Richard Hodder, son of the late Russell Frederick Hodder and Mary Frances Holloway Hodder, was born on July 13, 1931 in San Diego, California and departed this life on February 16, 2017 at his residence in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 85.

Mr. Hodder was a member of the First Baptist Church in Dexter where he served as Deacon. He was a Veteran of The United States Air Force and served in the Korean War. He was the former owner of Thunderbird Lanes, he worked for many years at Coffey & Camp Lumber Company with his father-in-law, and served on the Planning and Zoning Committee for the City of Dexter.

On June 25, 1953, he was united in marriage to Joyce Coffey.  Mrs. Hodder survives of the home.

He served his family, his friends, his church, his community, and his country with faithfulness, efficiency, and punctuality.  Our lives are emptier for his passing, but richer for his love and example.

Besides his wife, Joyce, he is survived by two daughters, Pamela Trammell of Dexter and Diane Hall (Steve) of Dexter; by two grandchildren, Tyler Trammell and Matt Hall of Dexter; one great-grandson, Hunter Hall of Dexter.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Terri Sue Hodder; one grandson, Andrew Trammell.

Friends may call at the Rainey Mathis Funeral Home on Monday, February 20, 2017 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. 

Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at 2:00 PM in Rainey Mathis Funeral Chapel with Rev. Don Kennedy, Rev. Howard Fuller and Rev. Wayne Dismuke officiating.

Interment will follow at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield.

Memorials can be made to the First Baptist Church, Media Ministry, 11 W. Castor Street, Dexter, Mo 63841 or 18 Fore Life, C/O Scott Kruse, 705 Laurie Circle, Dexter, Mo 63841.