William "Hoff" Hodgekiss

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William (Hoff) Hodgekiss

May 27, 1928- Dec. 21, 2020

“Bill” went to heaven peacefully at the WF Green VA Home in Bay Minette, AL at 92 years old. Born in Wheeling, WV. Graduated Class of 1946 at University Military School in Mobile, AL. Attended Spring Hill College. Naval Korean War Veteran, NAS Key West: VX-1 “DOES IT FIRST”. Accepted Christ on Nov. 21, 1948 at Oakdale Baptist Church. Retired from Scott Paper Co. after 30 years. Longtime resident of Montrose and Lillian, AL. Survived by devoted wife of 72 years, Barbara Rush Hodgekiss; son, Capt. Randall W. Hodgekiss (Rebecca), Orange Beach, AL; daughter, Pege H. Jones (David), Birmingham, AL; granddaughter, Toscha H. Haas, Pensacola, FL; grandson, Nathan C. Jones, Birmingham, AL; and great-granddaughters, Erin R. and M. Brady Haas, Pensacola, FL. Many thanks to the heroes at WF Green VA Home who cared for and loved our “Bill”. Memorial service to be held at a later date. Internment at Montrose Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Children’s Home of Wheeling, 1 Orchard Road, Wheeling, WV 26003.