Jack Hodges, Jr., 66, of Clinton, passed peacefully on Sept. 25 with his daughter Leslie and son-in-law Frank by his side. Jack was born on Jan. 28, 1949, in Middletown, the son of Jack and Berna (Knudsen) Hodges.
Jack was a proud veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the US Army 101st Airborne Screaming Eagle division. He flew and on many occasions jumped out of Chinook helicopters.
Jack Hodges was formerly a sergeant of the Clinton Police Department and Chester Police Department, as well as head of security at Foxwoods Casino. Jack also found time to do private investigating and toward the end of his career, he settled with a great company, CRRA.
In his free time he enjoyed going down to his and Frank’s garage, listening to music, laughing, and telling stories, while occasionally getting work done on cars. Frank Treat and my father went on many “adventures” together, always having fun, a million laughs, and creating an everlasting friendship. Most weekends you could find them together.
My father was very loving, kind, and by far one of the most generous men I have ever known. He brought joy and happiness to the ones who loved him best. He was the protector to all and did not care if that meant having to be portrayed as the bad guy. You were always safe and loved under his watch and guidance. In his final years he shared a mutual loving and meaningful relationship with his “sweetness” Ginny. Together they were able to bring each other the comfort and compassion everyone deserves in a relationship. As a father I don’t think there are many words to describe him, other than loving and unselfish. He was my best friend and always will be.
Jack is survived by his daughters Leslie Hodges and his son-in-law Frank Treat of Clinton, and Jaime Cooley and her husband Greg; grandsons Bryce and Tristen; and sisters Lolly Branon of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Carol Chittenden of Virginia.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 8 at 10:30 a.m. at Beaver Brook Cemetery, Rte. 145, Clinton, followed by a Celebration of Life from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Westbrook Elks, 142 Seaside Ave., Westbrook. Swan Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
