Obituary

G. W. "Geeb" Hodges

82 a resident of Prairie Grove, passed away October 4, 2013 at Willard Walker Hospice Home. He was born April 16, 1931 in Cove Creek, Arkansas, the son of Lewis Napoleon and Minnie Lee Quinton Hodges.

He enjoyed listening to and playing bluegrass music.

He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and three sisters.

Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Peggy Mourning Hodges; two daughters, Kathy Salsbury and husband, Gerald of Alma, and Connie Behl and husband, David of Prairie Grove; four grandchildren, Whitney Salsbury and Jennifer of Van Buren, Suzzanne Salsbury also of Van Buren, Amber Barton and husband Wade of Rogers and Morgan Behl and wife Kristin of Centerton; two great grandchildren, Avan Barton and Karis Behl; four step grandchildren; one brother, Conard Hodges of Ukiah, California; one sister, Olivie Cole of Perkins, Oklahoma and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Sunday afternoon from 2:00-3:00 P.M. at Luginbuel Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be held Monday, October 7, 2013 - 2:00 P.M. at Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove. Burial will be in the Prairie Grove Cemetery, there will be no graveside services held at the cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Willard Walker Hospice Home 325 E Longview Fayetteville, Arkansas 72703

Pallbearers will be:Randy Behl, Bryce Salsbury, Donald Ledford, Earl Merryman, Tim Cole, and Larry Crawley
Funeral Service

2:00 pm
Luginbuel Chapel. There will be no graveside services held at the cemetery.
Visitation

2:00 pm
Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Final Resting Place
Prairie Grove Cemetery
North, Row 72, Space 315
General

Apr 16, 1931

Oct 4, 2013

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Tributes

I am so sorry for our loss. Geeb will be sorely missed. Mr Bill will have company now to watch over all of us.
Karen Weddle - Friend
So sorry for your loss. I will miss my friend, always enjoyed seeing him.
Doris Hutchens - Friend
Peggy: We were very sorry to hear of your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Betty Colburn, Kathy Gubitz& Carol Steen - Friends
Peggy and family. 63 years is a long marriage. I know you will miss him very much. Even though I haven't known you long I knew the love and how you cared so much. My sympathy and love are with you and yours and GOD will help you through this sad time. Love Diana Phillips
Diana Phillips - Friend
Connie I am sorry about your dad. I always enjoyed visiting with him when I worked in Prairie Grove.
Anna Cheatham - friend
I am saddened by your loss. I will pray for your family. Your memories are special! Carolyn
Carolyn Latta Bartholomew - friend
Linda from the time I was little I always remember Geeb being around daddy and Grandpa and building houses. He was always so nice never said a bad word and did such a lovely work. I am so sorry for your loss and I'll pray for you and your family. Keep your memories close
Daina Sargent - friend
was sorry to hear of his passing. i know he had been sick awhile. he is at rest now. i couldn't get to the funeral as my daughter was in the hospital.god bless you. maybe i will run into you at the store.
phyllis brands - friend
Dear Peggy, Kathy and Connie, I was so sorry to hear about Geeb. Mom called me to let me know. It was so good to go through the pictures on Luginbuel's page. They brought back such sweet, precious memories. What a beautiful family!! Would love to see you all! :) Naomi Kirkendall Moore
Naomi Kirkendall Moore - Friend
Peggy, My thoughts & prayers are with you. Geeb was always such a nice, kind man with a good sense of humor. I know he will be missed greatly. Rev 21: 3 & 4.
Marye Jones-Huckins - family accquaintance
Aunt Peggy sorry to here of your loss. I always enjoyed my trips to Arkansas. Thinking of you.
Martin B Mourning - Nephew
Funeral Service

2:00 pm
Luginbuel Chapel. There will be no graveside services held at the cemetery.
Visitation

2:00 pm
Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Final Resting Place
Prairie Grove Cemetery
North, Row 72, Space 315
General

Apr 16, 1931

Oct 4, 2013

82