Billy Ray Hodge

Billy Ray Hodge was born on October 31, 1959, in Delhi, Louisiana. He passed away April 9, 2025, at the age of 65.

Billy Ray went to Tallulah High School where he played football and baseball. Through the years, he enjoyed watching his children participate in the activities in school. He especially loved watching Ryan play football and run track. Billy Ray lived in Tallulah for his entire life. He was a farmer for 41 years, and he was proud to retire and let his son, Ryan, and stepson, Korey, take over the farm. He took great pride in his family and was always glad to brag on them when he got the chance.

Billy Ray loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing whenever the season allowed.

He was proud to tell others that he had given his life to Christ and was blessed with the life that Christ had given him. As a member of First Baptist Church, he loved his Bible Study class, and he enjoyed the chance to greet friends and strangers.

He is preceded in death by his father, Charles "Billy" Hodge; stepmother, Josephine Hodge; and brother, Richard "Rickey" Hodge.

He is survived by his daughters, Stacy Smith (Cliff), Victoria Hodge, and Kimberly Hodge; son, Ryan Hodge; stepsons, Dewayne Olivoe (Mindy), Korey Olivoe (Samantha); grandchildren, Braxton Halterman, Madelyn Halterman, Colby Smith, Jay Olivoe, Carter Olivoe, Jeannie Scurria, Ayva Scurria; stepsisters, Billye Jo Finlayson and Sara Ann Finlayson; stepbrother, Charles Finlayson (Betina); his beloved aunts, Liz Patin and Mell Roberts; his ex-wives, Yancey Hodge and Christy Hodge; and his dear friends, Sherman Shaw, Chuck Lynn, David Richardson, Steve Gustafson, and Sharon Grissom.

His children say that he always managed to keep them "on their toes." They will miss his big smile and his "daddy" ways, but his memory will last forever.

Funeral services for Billy Ray will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, April 14, 2025, at First Baptist Church in Tallulah with Bro. Jay Parker officiating. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM with burial following at Silver Cross Cemetery in Tallulah under the direction of Crothers Glenwood Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Nap Book, Randy Dukes, Wade Hargrave, Clark Hill, Jonathan Hopkins, and Todd Kennedy. Honorary pallbearers will be Eric Givens and Don Pennington.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to First Baptist Church; Tallulah, Louisiana.

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