Claude Gary Hodges, 75, of Asheboro, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026 at Randolph Health in Asheboro.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
Gary was born on Dec. 18, 1950 in Richmond County, the son of the late Bennie Ray Hodges and Jessie Norton Hodges.
Gary honorably served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany.
Gary always loved watching westerns and was an avid fan of the Carolina Tar Heels and Carolina Panthers. History was his favorite subject, it did not matter to him if he learned it from reading a book or watching TV. Gary also enjoyed puzzle books and could finish a Rubix cube in under a minute. He will always be remembered for his delicious homestyle cooking.
In addition to his parents, Gary was preceded in death by his brother, Bennie Mitchell Hodges.
He is survived by his sisters, Cathy Yates and Brenda Barrett; brother, Bennie Darrell Hodges; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to American Stroke Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692.
