WWII hero laid to rest
Published 4:54 pm Monday, April 19, 2021
BURIAL: Howard D. Hodges was laid to rest in Oakdale Cemetery almost 80 years after his death in the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. (Chelsea Hofmann / Washington Daily News)
(Chelsea Hofmann / Washington Daily News)
(Chelsea Hofmann / Washington Daily News)
SIBLINGS: Hodges' four surviving siblings were present for the funeral and burial. (Washington Daily News)
(Chelsea Hofmann / Washington Daily News)
(Chelsea Hofmann / Washington Daily News)
CEREMONIAL GUARD: Members of the Navy Ceremonial Guard were present for the ceremony. (Chelsea Hofmann / Washington Daily News)
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Fireman 1st Class Howard David Hodges was laid to rest on Saturday, April 17, 2021, almost 80 years after his death on the decks of the U.S.S. West Virginia during the attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.
The Hodges’ large extended family gathered along with friends and those offering their condolences at Joseph B. Paul and Washington Funeral & Cremation. Pastor Tracy Gregory officiated the service and Hodges’ surviving brothers, Randy and Lindy, shared memories of Howard from their childhood.
The U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard, Patriot Guard Riders and local law enforcement escorted Hodges to his final resting place in Oakdale Cemetery alongside his parents, Phate E. Hodges and Annie Elizabeth McLawhorn Hodges.
For previous coverage about Hodges’ sacrifice and identification, Click HERE.
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