James Wayne Hodges - Fair Funeral Home

James Wayne Hodges April 7, 1943 - January 10, 2021

Born: Wednesday Apr 7, 1943

Died: Sunday Jan 10, 2021

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James “Jimmy” Wayne Hodges, 77, passed away early Sunday morning, January 10, 2021, at UNC-Rockingham Health Care in Eden.

A graveside service will be held at 2 PM on Wednesday, January 13, at Lawson Cemetery. He will lie in repose at Fair Funeral Home on Tuesday afternoon from 12 Noon to 6 PM for those wishing to come by to pay their respects.

Born April 7, 1943 in Rockingham County, NC, Jimmy was the son of the late James William Hodges and Ruby Gilley Hodges. He was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church and a retiree of American Tobacco Company. Jimmy was a friendly, kind-hearted man who loved to sit on his front porch and wave at everyone. He was known fondly, to many, as the “Candy Man”, as he enjoyed handing out candy to folks, just to bring a smile to their faces.

He is survived by his daughter, Robin Hodges Baker of Eden; son Eric Hodges (Cami) of Fredricksburg, VA; and two grandchildren, Michael and Ethan Hodges.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Ann Hensley Hodges.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com

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Sorry for the loss of your Dad, Robin. You were a good daughter to him. You have our sympathy and prayers.
Marcia and Cricket Gammon

So sorry to hear of your dad's passing, Robin and Eric, he was always so fun to be around , Josiel and I will have your family in our 6cK72prayers.
Cynthia Neri

I’m so sorry to hear of Jimmy’s passing. He was truly a wonderful man and I’m very blessed to had him and Joyce help raise my children in their early years. Robin I will keep you, Eric and family in my prayers! I’m truly sorry for your loss.
Lori C Moore

So very sorry to hear that James has passed. We worked together for many years and he was always fun to be around. Thoughts and prayers to his family. Bob Smith, Banner Elk,N.C.
Bobby Smith

Dear family, I’m so very sorry for the passing of your sweet Dad🙏💙🙏 We has some great times working at ATC!!🥰 James had a sweet soul and we all loved him! God bless y’all. Love & prayers, Alice
Alice Setliff

The service was beautiful wish we could have been there, but I have bronchitis and didn't think I should come out around yall. We wanted yall to know yall are in our prayers and thoughts and Robin remember we are right out the road. We were fortunate and honored to be neighbors and friends for 31 years with your Mom and Dad! They were wonderful neighbors all of our neighbors helped make this a safe neighborhood for our boys and for me when Bobby was called in at night for snow,hurricanes, and water leaks in the middle of the night, and the boys having a dry front porch while waiting on the bus. We are here for you ,but God is always just call on him he will comfort you and remember he doesn't make mistakes we are only here for a short time. So honored to have been on this earth with a kind loving man as Jimmy. He will be truly missed!
Reda Shields

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