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James Vernon HODGES (VETERAN WWI)

Forrest Park Cemetery
St. Francis County,
Arkansas

James
US Army
World War I
September 1,1899-July 11,1967

Integrity in business is the keynote of the Economy Furniture & Appliance Store, where the owners Vernon Hodges, Floyd Moncrief, and Kyle Woods, live their religion every day and are noted for their courtesy, service, and friendliness. During World War I he served with the U.S. Army, but never left the states. Mr. Hodges has 35 years experience in the furniture business, first with Parker and Gregory; later with Gregory's Store. In 1937, he opened Hodges Hardware & Furniture Co., which was located on North Front St., in 1940 he moved into the old Becker and Lewis Building; then sold out in April, 1946 to Fred Moseley, his partner. In 1947 he opened Hodges Appliance Store. A year later, Floyd Moncrief became a partner, and in 1952, Kyle Woods, son-in-law of Mr. Hodges, joined the firm and the name was changed to Economy Furniture and Appliance Store. Mr. Hodges is the son of Mrs. Samuel Lee Hodges and the late Samuel Lee Hodges, and was born in the Hodges home on North Division, where his mother still lives. He attended Forrest City Schools, and on April 9,1922, married Miss Norma Sellers, daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. R.E. Sellers. They have two daughters, Mary Bob, now Mrs. Glenn Hammons, and Verna Marie, now Mrs. Kyle Woods. Grandchildren of Mr.& Mrs. Hodges are Cathy Hammons, and Kyle Woods, Jr. Mr.Hodges is a member of the First Baptist Church, served as Alderman from Ward 2 from 1936 to 1941; member of the Chamber of Commerce, and American Legion; leadership in the local District Scout work; and other community affairs.

Norma
June 1,1902-Dec 14,1990
Mrs. Norma Sellers Hodges, 88 of Forrest City, widow of James Vernon Hodges, died Friday, Dec.14,1990. She was a member of First Baptist Church, American Legion Auxilliary, Comos Club, and a charter member of the Musical Coterie. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Stevens Funeral Home by the Revs.Delton Beel and Don Matthews. Burial will be in Forrest Park Cemetery. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Glenn Hammons and Mrs. Kyle A. Woods, both of Forrest City; and five grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Daughter of Robert Emmett Sellers and Mary Catherine Williams who are buried in Hughes Cemetery. Sister Robbie, who married William Nathan Peeples, and brother Raymond Emmett Sellers, who is also buried in Hughes Cemetery. Norma took care of her mother for many years at her home until she passed away.

Contributed on 7/21/14 by bill060
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Submitted: 7/21/14 • Approved: 7/21/14 • Last Updated: 2/4/17 • R1024237-G1024237-S3

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