Samuel Hairston Hodges

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Obituary for Samuel Hairston Hodges in The Roanoke Times on October 27, 2009
Samuel Hairston Hodges, 70, of Roanoke, Va., died on Monday, October 26, 2009, after a long battle with leukemia. He was the son of Joseph W. and Lettie H. Hodges, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his devoted wife of 49 years, Martha Roberts Hodges; and their children, Susan Elizabeth Degaraff (John), Anne Carter Christley (Mark) and Samuel Hairston Hodges Jr. (Pennie); and 10 grandchildren, Sarah, Matthew, and John Degaraff, Aaron, Carter, Grace, Julia, and Emma Christley, and Ashley and Scott Hodges. He is also survived by his brothers, Randolph Cutchin Hodges (Betty Jo), Joseph Wilmer Hodges III (Judy), and Richard Lewis Hodges (Fran); and several nieces and nephews. Sam grew up in Roanoke and graduated from Jefferson High School in 1957. He took great delight in helping to plan the class reunions. A big Hokie fan, he attended Virginia Tech, where he was a member of the Corp of Cadets, and graduated with a degree in business administration in 1967 after serving in the United States Army. He was in the food business for many years and knew every restaurateur in the area. Sam was a devoted family man and a very active member of Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church and served as an Elder. Sam was beloved by his family and many friends. A celebration of his life will be held 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 28, 2009, at Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church, 1837 Grandin Road, Roanoke, Va. 24015. In lieu of flowers, you may make memorial contributions to the organ fund at the church or to the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131.

The SSDI records:
Sam H. Hodges
Last Residence: 24018 Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia
Born: 25 Sep 1939
Died: 26 Oct 2009
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (1953)