Edwin “Gary” Hodges, 76, a resident of Independence, MO passed away Monday, May 1, 2023 at his home in Independence Missouri. He was born July 11, 1946 to Edwin C. and Kathleen V. (Miller) Hodges in Kansas City, Missouri
Gary served his country proudly in the United States Army. Gary spent his working career as a Pharmacist. Gary enjoyed camping, fishing, boating and just being outdoors in general. He enjoyed reading and having breakfast with all of his friends. Gary was a hardworking man who enjoyed always having a project to work on. The projects ranged from working on the vehicles, woodworking and renovating the house.
Survived by his Children: Andrew Hodges and his wife Jennifer of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Aaron Hodges of Blue Springs, Missouri and Jennifer Doctor of Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Siblings: Michael Hodges and wife Kim of Blue Springs, Missouri, Mary Campbell and husband Chris of Blue Springs, Missouri and Theresa Holder and husband Dennis of Independence. Gary is also survived by his grandchildren: Natalie Hodges, Peyton Hodges, Karsyn Doctor and Avery Doctor.
The family will receive friends and family from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 5, 2023 at Meyers Funeral Chapel in Blue Springs, MO. Burial will follow at 12:00, noon at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, Missouri. Arrangements have been entrusted to Meyers Funeral Chapel in Blue Springs. Memories of Gary and words of comfort for his family may be shared at meyersfuneralchapel.com
We send our condolences to Andy and his family. So sorry for your loss.
Condolences for your entire family. We are praying for God’s warm light to surround you all in this difficult time.
Andy and Family – I was so saddened to hear the news of your fathers passing. My prayers are for you and your family, that God will grant you sweet memories and grace during this difficult time.
My sincerest condolences for your family at this time. You and your family are in my prayers, so very sorry for your loss.
Sorry for the loss of your father. I always enjoyed soft ball coaching with him. He will be missed . Prayer’s 🙏
So sorry for ur loss Andy And Aaron and he will be deeply missed and loved forever
“TO HONOR A VETERAN”
Thank you Edwin for serving our country with “LOVE PRIDE AND HONOR”. Because of your service you have given each and everyone of us our freedom.
God bless you for taking care of our country and for all the sacrifices you have made for our country for me and for all of us.
LINDA PETERSON
WIFE OF A (DECEASED) UNITED STATES ARMY VETERAN
So sorry to hear the passing of your dad. All of you are in our prayers. We love y’all
I loved working with Gary. He was a brilliant pharmacist.
Such a very nice man. I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers. He will be missed.
I worked with Gary for many years at St Mary’s Hospital. Good man, good friend !
He will be missed.
Extending my deepest sympathies for the loss of your father. Praying for peace and comfort for the whole family.
He once worked in the K-Mart Pharmacy by my house. And since my girlfriend worked at K-Mart as well, I’d see him once in awhile. Always a smile and a kind word. Then ran into him a restaurant in Warsaw a few years back, same smile and kind words. Great guy. Sorry to my cousins for your loss.
My deepest sympathy to the family, Andy, Jenny & Aeron. I was so very sad to hear the news. Gary was to see me the morning of May 2, he never missed a dental appt! I felt something had happened. A wonderful person who will be surely missed.
I’m so sorry to hear about the death of Gary Hodges. I worked with him at Purcell Drug in Oak Grove. He was an easy person to work beside. My codoleo to his family.