Obituary of Ralph Hodges

Ralph Neal Hodges Ralph was born in Leland, MS on April 14, 1953 and passed away unexpectedly at the age of 65 on January 10, 2019 at Virginia Mason Hospital in Seattle, WA. He survived by his wife Nila Hodges, daughter Marcy Hodges-Daley, son Douglas Hodges, daughter-in-law Deana Hodges, 3 grandsons; Kyle Daley, Tristin Hodges, & Ryan Hodges and granddaughter Amber Hodges of Orting, WA. He is also survived by his 3 sisters, Glenda Gwaltney, Barbara Stewart, and Bonnie Miller of Mississippi, and a brother Wayne Hodges of Virginia and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Preceded in death by parents Roy and Mattie Hodges, brother Doyle Hodges, and son in law James Daley. Ralph was a veteran from the army. A very loving husband, Dad, and Papa. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking, gardening, and volunteering at the Washington State Soldiers Home woodshop. He will be greatly missed by all that had a chance to be a part of his life. He treated all as if they were family. Services will be held on January 20, 2019 at 2pm at the Washington State Soldiers Home Chilson Hall 1301 Orting Kapowsin Hwy E, Orting, WA 98360. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association at http://www.diabetes.org/