Jesse E. Hodges, 63, formerly of Bettendorf, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2011 at his home. Following cremation, a memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, March 26, 2011 in the Runge Mortuary Chapel. Visitation will be from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM Friday, March 25, 2011 at the mortuary. Memorials may be made to Heartland Hospice. Online condolences may be made at www.rungemortuary.com.
Mr. Hodges was born March 25, 1947, in Texas, the son of Lee and Rebecca (Hope) Hodges. He served in the United States Army and was a union drywaller.
His hobbies include bowling and playing Bingo.
Survivors include children: Jesse Hodges, Jr., Yolanda Hodges, Raymond Hodges, Justine Brauer, Ben Doyle, Sarah Hodges, and Ryan Hodges; ten grandchildren; two brothers, Jack Hodges and David Wallace; and one sister, Connie Wallace.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Janie Sonners; brother, Jim Hodges and sister, Regina Eubanks.