Monday, September 21, 2015 10:31 am

Jerome Hodges passed away September 16, 2015. He was born October 21, 1920 in Goldsboro, the first child of the Rev. Jerome Hodges and Bessie Kirkland Hodges. He was predeceased by his parents, his brothers Johnny and James, and his sister, Edna Hodges Lancaster, his wife, Louise Wiggins Hodges.

Jerome is survived by his two sons, Jerome Hodges III and Betty of Rocky Mount, Wayne Bryant Hodges and Cammie of Chapel Hill; three grandchildren; sister, Rachel Hodges Cobb of Roanoke Rapids.

Graveside services were held Sunday September 20 at 2 p.m. at Rocky Mount Memorial Park with Rev. Bethea Moore presiding. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you give to the charity of your choice.

Arrangements by Cornerstone Funeral Home and Cremations, Nashville.