William Ray Hodges (September 20, 1926 – October 12, 1982) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 104th district of the Florida House of Representatives.[1][2]

William Ray Hodges
Hodges in 1980
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 104th district
In office
1980–1982
Preceded byWilliam H. Lockward
Succeeded byBarry Kutun
Personal details
Born(1926-09-20)September 20, 1926
Valdosta, Georgia, U.S.
DiedOctober 12, 1982(1982-10-12) (aged 56)
Political partyDemocratic

Life and career

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Hodges was born in Valdosta, Georgia. He attended Valdosta High School.[3]

In 1980, Hodges was elected to represent the 104th district of the Florida House of Representatives, succeeding William H. Lockward. He served until 1982, when he was succeeded by Barry Kutun.[1][2]

Hodges died on October 12, 1982 of heart failure,[4] at the age of 56.

References

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  1. ^ a b Ward, Robert (August 3, 2011). "Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County 1845–2012" (PDF). Florida House of Representatives. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 16, 2022. Retrieved December 3, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
  2. ^ a b "House of Representatives". Archived from the original on January 13, 2018. Retrieved December 3, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
  3. ^ The Clerk's Manual for the Use of the Legislature of the State of Florida, The State, 1978
  4. ^ "State Rep. William Hodges, 55". Miami Herald. Miami, Florida. October 13, 1982. p. 34. Retrieved December 3, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.