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Rayburn Barrett Hodges Obit
July 18, 1923 - August 01, 2016
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Wilson Little Funeral Home
Purcell-Newcastle, McClain Co., OK
(permission granted)
Ann Weber
Rayburn Barrett Hodges age 93 of Lexington went home to be with his Lord, while surrounded by his family. He passed away on Monday, August 1, 2016 at the Norman Veterans Center.
Rayburn was born on July 18, 1923 in Honey Grove, Texas. He was the 8th child of 12 children born to Julian Harvey Alexander Hodges and Annie Jewell (Hartman) Hodges. Rayburn grew up in Slaton, Texas and attended school there. As a young boy he learned how to work hard with his other brothers and sisters by working in the cotton fields. At the age of 19 he enlisted into the U.S. Navy and proudly served three years in the South Pacific as part of the Navy Seabee’s. After being honorably discharged in 1945 he returned home to Slaton, TX and there he met the love of his life, Frances Loretta Edwards. On September 4, 1946, Rayburn and Loretta were married in Slaton, TX. Together they raised five children, Royce, Mike, Vicki, Phyllis and Rendie. Rayburn and Loretta moved to Paoli, OK in 1954. Several years later they moved to the Lexington and Purcell area, where they live today. For several years he worked in the construction industry. Then in 1965 he began working at Tinker Air Force Base where he worked until he retired in 1985. Rayburn was a faithful Christian and active member of the Memorial Assembly of God Church in Purcell for nearly 60 years. While a member, he served as a Deacon, a Youth Leader, a Sunday School Director and as the church Song Leader. Throughout his life, Rayburn loved being outdoors and was an avid Quail Hunter. For years he and Loretta enjoyed camping at Lake Eufaula, traveling and going to garage sales. Most of all, Rayburn enjoyed spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by: Parents; Julian and Annie Jewell Hodges, Five brothers, J.C., Julian, W.E., Billy Joe and Hebron, Three sisters, Virginia Lavendar, Marlee Angerar, Arwilda Hodges.
He is survived by: Wife of 69 years, Loretta Hodges of the home, Two sons, Royce Hodges and wife Shirley of Purcell, Mike Hodges and wife Gwen of Lexington, Three daughters, Vicki Hall and husband Roy of Norman, Phyllis Miller and husband Bryan of Goldsby, Rendie Pitts and husband Tommy of Slaughterville, Two brothers, Ralph Hodges and wife Lois of Lubbock, Roy Hodges also of Lubbock; One sister, Marcella Kirkendall of Arlington. 16 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be 10:00 am Thursday, August 4, 2016 at Memorial Assembly of God Church in Purcell. Interment will be at Hillside Cemetery in Purcell. Arrangements are by Wilson-Little Funeral Home in Purcell.
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Wilson Little Funeral Home
Purcell-Newcastle, McClain Co., OK
(permission granted)
Posted by: Jo Aguirre
Frances Hodges, age 92 of entered Heaven’s Gates on Thursday, February 23, 2023.
Frances Loretta Edwards was born June 8, 1930 in Oklahoma City, the 3rd of 4 children born to Clyde Henry Edwards and Willie Victoria (Gosnell) Edwards. She was raised near Goldsby and attended school there.
She married her best friend and life partner, Rayburn Barrett Hodges on September 4, 1946 in Slaton, Texas. They shared 69 wonderful years together and they were inseparable. Where you saw one, you saw the other. Together they raised five children, sons, Royce and Mike and daughters, Phyllis, Vicki and Rendie. Frances worked tirelessly in the home, caring and providing for their every need. She was a woman of great faith and longtime member of the Memorial Assembly of God Church in Purcell. Frances served in many capacities within the church, and most importantly as a prayer warrior. One night she dreamed about a song, while her son Royce was in Vietnam, and she awakened to write a song called “Hope”. She prayed fervently for her family and friends and many who she might not even know. She enjoyed painting, crafting and attending craft shows, and never missed an opportunity to go to Walmart. She loved to sit on her deck and enjoy her fountain and truly appreciated the beauty of God. Frances was an excellent cook and will be forever remembered for her dressing. Frances cherished her family and spending time at the family lake property at Lake Eufaula. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother, great grandmother and a true friend. She will be dearly missed!
She was preceded in death by: her daughter, Phyllis Jean Miller; her husband Rayburn Hodges; her parents, Clyde and Willie Edwards; two sisters, Bernice Holly and Margie Ruth Biggs and a brother, Clyde Henry Edwards Jr
Frances is survived by: her sons, Royce Hodges and wife Shirley of Purcell and Mike Hodges and wife Gwen of Lexington; her daughters, Vicki Hall and husband Roy of Junction, TX and Rendie Pitts and husband Tommy of Lexington; 16 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral Services are scheduled for 10:00 A.M. Monday, February 27, 2023, at Noble Assembly of God Church. Burial will follow at the Hillside Cemetery in Purcell. www.wilsonlittle.com.
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