Ray Hodges, 66, of Chicago, Illinois, passed Thursday, October 17, 2019. Ray was born to Floyd Hodges , and Alma Hodges , September 23, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois.

Ray graduated from The Mississippi Board of Education in 1980. Ray worked as a Tracker Operator until he retired in 2017.

Ray was a proud father of 23 children, which two daughters Beyanca and Talisha Stephenson and two sons Michael and Dennis Hodges proceeded him in death. 

Ray got baptized at a early age, at that same church he later became a Deacon at The Vineyard Church In Jasonville, Mississippi. Ray was a happ man always joking around and had a special love for his 69 grandchildren and 38 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He also leaves to cherish his memories: his loving sister Icie Williams and devoted brother Floyd Hodges.