John Raymond Hodges Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to John Raymond Hodges of Little Rock, Arkansas, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. John Raymond left this world on November 4, 2025 at the age of 100, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his former wife Maria DiMeglio Hodges; his son-in-law Robert Reneau; and his parents, James Cleveland Hodges and Ruby Magda Hodges. He is survived by: his wife Blanche Meriwether Hodges; his children, Lucia, Raymond (Marcia Atkinson) and Carol Hodges; and his grandchildren, John, Thomas and Elizabeth Hodges.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, November 11th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Smith Little Rock Funeral Home (8801 Knoedl Ct, Little Rock, AR 72205). A prayer was held on Tuesday, November 11th 2025 at 6:00 PM at the same location. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, November 12th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Christ the King Catholic Church (4000 N Rodney Parham Rd, Little Rock, AR 72212). A burial was held on Wednesday, November 12th 2025 at 11:30 AM at the Calvary Cemetery (3115 W Charles Bussey Ave, Little Rock, AR 72204).
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make a donation in John's name to one of the following charities, and/or bring a nonperishable food item to be placed in the "Mom's Pantry" area of the vestibule at the funeral: -Soaring Eagle, PO Drawer 879, Billings, MT 59103—0879, https://soaringeagle.org.
