10/13/13 - NNHS Newsletter - Howard Hodnett
Otis Howard Hodnett, Jr.
(01 Apr 1927 - 11 Oct 2013)
Newport News High School Class of 1946
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10/13/13 - NNHS Newsletter - Howard Hodnett
Otis Howard Hodnett, Jr. Newport News High School Class of 1946 |
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Dear
Friends and Schoolmates,
There is
still more sad news today.
Howard Hodnett,
Class of 1946, passed
away in Newport News on Friday, October 11, 2013 at the age of 86.
Widower of
Mable Daniel Hodnett
(Class of '43),
he was the brother of
Rebecca Hodnett Sisk (George Washington HS / NNHS - June '44) of VA,
the father of
Jerry
Allen ('65) of VA,
the father-in-law of
Judy Phillips Allen ('66) of VA,
and the uncle of
Michael Sisk ('63) of CA.
From the Daily Press - 10/13/13:
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NEWPORT NEWS - Otis Howard
Hodnett, Jr., born April 1, 1927 in Danville, Va. and a resident of Newport
News since 1942, departed this life Friday, October 11, 2013. He was a 1946 graduate of Newport News High School, attended Elon University, N.C. and the University of Richmond. Mr. Hodnett served in the United States Army during World War II. He owned and operated Guardian Storage and Van Corporation in Hampton, from 1957 to 1987. Mr. Hodnett was a member of First Baptist Church, Newport News where he was a member of the Chambless Sunday School Class, a life member of Braxton-Perkins Post 25 American Legion, and the Virginia Peninsula Chapter of the Model A Ford Club. Survivors include his son, Jerry W. Allen and wife, Judy of Newport News; a sister, Rebecca H. Sisk of Richmond; four grandchildren, Kelly Brown, Jason, Lisa and Caleb Hodnett; five great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; six nephews; and two nieces. |
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The family will receive friends 6
to 7:30 pm Monday, October 14, 2013 at Riverside-Altmeyer Funeral Home, 7415
River Road, Newport News. A funeral service will be held 11 am Tuesday, October
15, 2013 at First Baptist Church, 12716 Warwick Boulevard, Newport News,
followed by burial in Peninsula Memorial Park. Mr. Hodnett requested memorial donations take the form of contributions to First Baptist Church Building Fund. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.altmeyer.com. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. Published in the Daily Press from October 13 to October 15, 2013. View Guest Book |
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October 13, 2013
My thoughts and
prayers are with the family. I will always remember during
my high school days of being a guest in the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Hodnett. I remember particularly going there on a
Halloween for a party and the efforts that were made to make
the home a "scary" place to visit. He was a very nice man
and I am glad I had the chance to know him.
~ Ron Smith, Scottsdale, Virginia Contact Me October 13, 2013
Jerry, Judy and family, October 13, 2013
Jerry and
Judy, again I send my sincere condolences on your loss. He was a good
man. October 13, 2013
Jerry and Judy,
October
13,
2013
Now you and Nana can dance
in heaven forever.~ Kelly Brown, Newport News, Virginia October 13 , 2013
Uncle Sonny will be missed by so many here on earth. We love you dearly. I
know you have had a grand welcoming up in heaven by all our loved ones that
are there. Thinking of you~ Sending my love to you up in heaven.
~ Meghan Hobbs, Willow Spring, North Carolina October 13, 2013
Judy and
Jerry,
~ Brenda Insley,
Henrico, Virginia October 13, 2013
Kelly, October 13, 2013
Thinking of
you. Sending prayers to him and to you and all of your family friends
and loved ones. October 13, 2013 Jerry and Judy October 13, 2013Jerry and Judy, I well
remember your father attending "senior adult" activities at
Eastover. He loved to tell jokes and just seemed to love being
around other Christians. I know he will be missed by you all. God
bless you at this time. October 13, 2013Sorry for your loss.
He was an accomplished man and active Christian! October 13, 2013 It was
an honor and a privilege to know Howard and "be part of your family"
over all these years. We will miss him greatly, but find comfort in
your telling us that Howard had accepted this eventuality after
attending recent sessions with you. October 13, 2013 Sympathy to the Hodnett family.
First Baptist Church. October 13, 2013 Sorry
to hear of Howard's passing. He and Mable were great friends to me.
We all traveled to many places together in the 40&8 when I was
National Commander. Went to many car shows with him. He was a true
veteran and will be missed by many. October 14, 2013 Thank you for all the kind words. My grandfather will be greatly
missed. His spirit will carry on through those that knew him. Octo ber 14, 2013
- Chris Sadler Battalion Chief York County Fire and Life Safety ~ Chris Sadler, Newport News, Virginia October 14, 2013 I loved this dear man, and most of all enjoyed getting that big hug every week here at First Baptist Church. Otis would help in the food pantry and pack bags on a weekly basis. I really missed him when I could not go down and see him. He will surely be missed here and especially at XYZ. I just can't imagine not seeing him here. I know that he is happy now and rejoined with his Mable. Thank you, Otis, for your friendship to me. You are one special guy and we will really miss you. ~ Rachel Pittman, Newport News, Virginia October 14, 2013 Jerry and Judy, I am
so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. May you find comfort
in the Lord, and peace during this difficult time. Octo ber 14, 2013My prayers are with you Jerry and Judy and all those who loved
Howard. May the good Lord give you all comfort at this time, and
know that Howard is at peace and with Mable. One day we shall all
meet again. I want to thank this family for all the memories we
shared. RIP, Howard October 14, 2013 Jerry, so sorry to
hear of your loss. No matter what their age when they leave us, we
still miss them. May God give you peace in the loss of your dad. Octo ber 14, 2013Prayers for the family of Howard October 14, 2013 My wife and I knew
Brother Hodnett from the West Hampton Baptist Thursday lunches. We
always looked forward to seeing Mr. Hodnett and speaking with him.
He will be missed. October 14, 2013 I October 14, 2013 I |
Our deepest condolences are extended to all of Howard's family and many friends at this difficult time.
Y'all take good care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER! We'll Always Have Buckroe!
Love to all, Carol
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