Donald Y. Hodges Jr., of Hampton passed away December 26, 2020. He was born in Reidsville, N.C. on November 2, 1955 and was a resident of the Peninsula since 1970. Don graduated from Denbigh H. S. in 1973. He obtained two Bachelor of Science Degrees; one in Biology from William and Mary in 1977; and the other in Electrical Engineering from ODU in 1986. He worked 30 years as an Electrical Engineer for various contractors in support of NASA Langley. In his free time, he enjoyed spending time with his family, boating, fishing, music, history, cooking and tinkering on projects in his garage.
Don is proceeded in death by his parents Donald Y. Hodges, Sr. and Jeannine A. Hodges of Reidsville, N.C. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Pamela S. Hodges; son, Aubrey Y. Hodges of Woodbridge, VA; sister, Jean R. Hodges of Palm Bay, Fl and a host of family and friends.
A private service will be held on January 9, 2021 at Parklawn Memorial Park. Online condolences for the family may be shared at www.wjsmithandson.com. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Virginia Peninsula Foodbank or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home.