William Otis Hodges, 83, died Feb. 22, 2012, at the VNA Hospice House.
He was born in London, Ky., and lived in Vero Beach since 2009, coming from Knoxville, Tenn.
Before retirement, he worked for the Norfolk Southern Railway for 37 years and retired in 1987.
He served in the Army Air Forces during World War II.
He graduated from Lily High School in London and later attended Sue Bennett College.
Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Carolyn K. Hodges, of Vero Beach; sons, Gerald Hodges, Barry Hodges, Walker Hodges, all of Knoxville, Donnie Hodges, of Carrollton, Va., Lonnie Hodges, of Clearview and Ray Sparks, of Vero Beach; daughters, Antha Wilson and Robin Hodges, both of Knoxville, and Carol Ray, of Hendersonville, N.C.; brothers, Clyde and Wendell, of Vero Beach, John, of Hamilton, Ohio, and Don, of Cincinnati; sister, Pearl Marcum, of London; 18 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Tony Hodges, Mendell Hodges and Bobby Hodges; and sisters, Alaleigh Winkle and Antha Hodges.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Senior Resource Association Adult Day Services Program, 694 14th St., Vero Beach, FL 32960.
Visitation will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Feb. 26 with a funeral service starting at 3 p.m. at Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory in Vero Beach.
A guestbook is available at www.seawindsfh.com.
