In Memory

Barry Hodges

Barry Alan Hodges, 49, of Roanoke, Va., passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2009. He was born December 18, 1959, and was preceded in death by his father, John W. Hodges. He was a 1978 graduate of Cave Spring High School and a 1980 graduate of Nashville Auto Diesel College. He is survived by his mother, Loretta N. Hodges; brother, Mark A. Hodges; sister, Carol H. Wilson and friend, Chris Boitnott; aunts, Nelda M. Hodges, Evelyn H. Kirk, of Alexandria, Va.; cousins, Jack Dean, Judy Delmersman and husband, of Florida, Kitty Lee K. Richards and husband, of Virginia, Marcy Lynn Kirk and husband, of Maryland; several cousins and lots of special friends, including David Moore, Donald Eakin, Sarah Gillie, Tracy Blevins and Liz Bowles. David was a valued employee of Kessler Refrigeration Service for over 20 years. He was a good friend to many and was a happy-go-lucky person who will be missed by all. A memorial service will be at South Roanoke United Methodist Church at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 22, 2009. The Rev. William G. Davidson will officiate. The family will receive friends immediately following the service there at the church.