J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Hodson, Larry E.

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Larry E. Hodson, 70, of Hopewell, VA, died Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at his residence. He was born in Redfield, Iowa, and had been a long time resident of Hopewell. Larry served in the U.S. Army, taught school in both the Petersburg and Hopewell School systems for over 40 years, where he also was involved in coaching football. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, a member and past president of the Hopewell Optimist Club, and along with his wife Kathy, owned and operated the Hopewell/Prince George Driving School for over 18 years He was the son of the late Harold and Lena Bean Hodson. Larry is survived by his wife, Kathryn K. Hodson of Hopewell, two sons, Michael W. Hodson of Hopewell, Christian D. Hodson of Colonial Heights, three daughters, Regina H. Bokelaar of Prince George, Teresa H. Dail, Kelly H. Flournoy and husband Sean, all of Hopewell, grandchildren, Ian Bokelaar, Joshua Dail, Taylor Dail and Larissa Flournoy, two brothers, Donald Hodson and Robert Hodson and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Sunday, November 29, 2009, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM in the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. A funeral service will be held Monday, November 30, 2009, at 11:00 A.M. in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Michael Browder, pastor of First United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Merchants Hope Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia Society of America, VA Chapter, Box 21, 2101 Executive Drive, Hampton, Virginia 23666. Condolences may be registered with www.jtmorriss.com

Mrs. Hodson and Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn and celebrate the life of your loved one. God bless, comfort, and keep you.

Katina Moss

Posted by: Katina Moss at November 30, 2009 08:33 AM

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. As we face the thanksgiving holiday we must remember that our father is always on time it not our time but his.

Andrea Baker-Hill and family

Posted by: Andrea Baker-Hill at November 30, 2009 08:01 AM

Mrs. Hodson, Terri and Gina

I am sorry to hear of the passing of your husband & father. May God's peace be with you.
Kathy D. Jones and Family
HHS Class of '83

Posted by: Kathy D. Jones at November 29, 2009 07:24 PM

Terri, My heart goes out to you, Taylor, Josh and your entire family. I'm just across the street so please call if I can do anything for you and your family.

Posted by: Barbara T. Wood at November 29, 2009 04:05 PM

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May God bless you and your family and know that my heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Posted by: Robbie Clark at November 28, 2009 12:19 PM

To The Family and Loved Ones of Coach Hodson,

We pray that GOD will bring you comfort at this difficult time in your lives. I am reminded of the words, "Weeping may endure for a moment but joy cometh in the morning". You have so many fond memories to bring you joy during a time when it seems hard to make sense of it all. I am thankful during this time of "Thanksgiving" for the time that Coach Hodson spent in my life with his presence , smile and words of encouragement.
May GOD bless and keep you all!
Walter Broner and Family

Posted by: Walter Broner at November 27, 2009 02:35 PM

Mrs Hodson,
Michael,Chris,Regina,Terri,and Kelly:

The McGuire family is keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers through this difficult time. With sympathy for your loss,
Dawn and Steve McGuire
and family

Posted by: Dawn & Stephen McGuire, Sr. at November 26, 2009 08:39 PM

Kay Kay, Terri, Kelly, Gina, Michael & Chris:

I am very sorry for your Loss. May you find peace in all your memories of Paw Paw. Please know I am here if you need me. I Love You All

Posted by: Julie Clements Martin at November 25, 2009 02:12 PM