John W. Hodgson, Sr.

1931 - 2012

John W. Hodgson, Sr., 80, of Oakford, passed away at 12:04 a.m. on Sunday, January 22, 2012 at Mason City Area Nursing Home. He was born February 9, 1931 in Kilbourne to Alvin and Dessie (Bahl) Hodgson. He married Charlotte Spencer on August 2, 1952 in Spokane, WA.

Mr. Hodgson is survived by two sons, John (Angie) Hodgson, Jr., of Havana, Joel (Linda) Hodgson of The Woodlands, TX, three grandchildren, two step-grandchildren one great-grandson and three brothers, Theora and Gary Hodgson of Kilbourne and David Hodgson of Petersburg. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, infant son, Brad and one sister, Catherine.

Mr. Hodgson was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Havana. He served as a part of the Strategic Air Command at Fairchild Air Force Base in Spokane, WA from 1950 until 1954. While in the Air Force, 325th Bombardment Squadron, he worked as an aircraft mechanic and aircraft jet engine mechanic. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal. He was part owner of Hardwood Lumber Products in Kilbourne for many years.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Havana at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 27, 2012. Burial will follow the services at Bethel Cemetery near Bath. Fr. David Whiteside will officiate.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Online memorial messages may be left for the family at www.hurleyfh.com.

Hurley Funeral Home in Havana is in charge of arrangements.