Melvin Maurice Hodges, age 89, of Bismarck, passed from this life on Sunday, March 22, 2020 at his home.  He was born July 1, 1930, in Smackover, the son of the late David Jasper and Ruby Cates Hodges.  Melvin retired from Timex as an automation Technician.  He was a member of Oak Bower Church of Christ.  Melvin enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and bowling in his free time.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife of forty eight years, Earnestine Hodges, one son, David Hodges, one daughter, Janet Hodges, five brothers, William E. Hodges, Charlie James Hodges, Andrew Hodges, Hamp Hodges and Doyle D. Hodges, two sisters, Mary Bryant and Mattie Turner.

Survivors are his wife of twenty one years, Judith Ann Robbins Hodges of Bismarck, one step son, Bruce Fuller (Michelle)of Bismarck, one step daughter, Teresa Fuller of Jonesboro, thirteen grandchildren, twenty six great-grandchildren and nineteen great-great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Oak Bower Church of Christ and Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 75, Bismarck, AR 71929 or the charity of your choice.

Special thanks to Genesis Cancer Center for their wonderful care of Melvin during his last year.

Due to COVID-19 All Services and Visitation are Private.

Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia.  Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book.