Johnny Edward Hodges

Johnny Edward Hodges, age 70 of Rocky Mount died Thursday, October 2, 2025 at his home. He was born March 10, 1955 and was preceded in death by his father, John Robert Hodges; brother, Barry Hodges; and brother-in-law, Wayne Davis. Surviving are his wife, Cathy Hodges; daughter, Amy Hodges Wade; son, Edward Hodges (Katie); grandchildren, McKenzie Wade, Kiersten Wade and Connor Wade; mother, Irene Young Shively; sisters, Debra Davis, Bambie Elkins (David), Jessica Hinton (Joe); numerous nieces and nephews. Johnny retired from the Virginia Department of Corrections as a Correctional Officer. He later served with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office for several years. He enjoyed farming and tending to his cows. Special thanks to the medical staff of Carilion Riverside 3, the palliative care unit at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital and Good Samaritan Hospice for their care. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 2 p.m. Sunday, October 5, 2025 with Dr. Billy Shively officiating. Interment will follow in the Young Family Cemetery. His family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Saturday at Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.