Carl Gene Hodges, 94, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2025 at his home in Wichita, KS. He was born on May 3, 1931 in Urbana, MO to Oscar and Vida (Stark) Hodges.

He worked for Cessna aircraft for 30 years and then at Boeing for 8 years until his retirement. He was an avid sports fan, and an exceptional volleyball player.

He is preceded in death by his parents, step children; Steven Unger, and Harold "Buddy" Unger, brothers, Glen Hodges, Bud Hodges, and Jimmy Hodges, sister, Maggie Turner.

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Wanda Hodges, son, Carl Gene Hodges Jr., daughter, Rhonda Braudis, step daughters; Karen Stuchlik and Sherry Jacques, five sisters; Connie Davis, Mary Wilmott, Martha Kanelakos, Evelyn Strong, and Sue Huffman, along with 16 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.