James Alton Hodges

James Alton Hodges, 92, of Slaughter, Louisiana, passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 3, 2025. He was born on February 14, 1933, in Centreville, MS, to Tommie and Corrie Hodges.

James proudly served eight years in the U.S. Navy and later retired from the James River Paper Mill in St. Francisville, LA. A hard-working man throughout his life, he also operated several businesses and was known for his skill as a welder, metal worker, and wood craftsman. He was a member of Fort Adams Baptist Church and took great pride in helping build the church.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Edna Snody and Hazel Duck. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Olivia Hodges; his brother, Edwin Hodges; sons, Alton Hodges (Suzanne) and Daryl Hodges (Ingrid); grandchildren Caroline Le (Nan-My), Claire Gonzales (Wes), Charlotte Gonzales (Aaron), Austin Hodges (Hannah), Andrew Hodges, Katherine Hodges, Benjamin Hodges, Grant Creel (Kristen), Grace Creel, Jackson Creel, and Zachary Creel; and great-grandchildren Alex Le, Teddy Le, Madeleine Gonzales, Bradley James Gonzales, John Walker Creel, and numerous nieces and nephews.

James will be remembered for his faith, love of family, and unwavering work ethic.

Friends and loved ones are invited to attend a memorial service on Saturday November 8, 2025, at Newman Funeral Home in Centreville, MS. Visitation from 10:00 a.m.-12 noon with service immediately following. Interment will be at Oaklawn Cemetery in Centreville, MS. Pallbearers will be Benjamin Hodges, Austin Hodges, Andrew Hodges, Tim Mann, Ken Mann, and Clayton Duck.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home.