Roderick "Rod" Hodges, 86, resident of Clarkdale, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2008. He was born August 20, 1921 in Schenectady, New York to Frederick and Margaret (Bradt) Hodges. Rod dedicated 30 years as a letter carrier to the United States Postal Service. He also volunteered his time at the hospital and the Chamber of Commerce. Rod was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church. He leaves behind his wife of 61 years, Harriet Hodges of Clarkdale; three sons, Rod C. Hodges of Cottonwood, Charles B. Hodges of Phoenix, and Gary L. Hodges with his wife, Lori also of Phoenix; his brother, Bruce Selden with his wife, Beverly of Phoenix; his sister, Beverly McCaffrey of New York; and three grandchildren. A Graveside Service will be held at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in Cave Creek on Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 11:00am. An online guestbook is available at www.westcottfuneralhome.com