Ronald L. Hodges, 65 of Cottonwood , passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2013. He was born on June 15, 1947 in San Diego , California to Joe and Norma Hodges. Ronald served his country during the Vietnam War. He worked for Pacific Bell in New York and Belcom in Cornville. Ronald was a member of the US Coast Guard. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 25 and the Moose Lodge of Clarkdale. He loved to golf. Ron will be greatly missed by all his loving family and friends. Ron was preceded in death by his parents Joe and Norma. He is survived by his life companion Chris Fuller and sons Ron Hodges of Florida , Don Hodges of North Carolina and John Hodges of New York . A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2013 at 11:00am at the American Legion Post 25, 480 S. Candy Lane in Cottonwood . In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Northern Arizona Hospice, 203 S Candy Ln , Cottonwood , AZ 86326 . An online guestbook is available to sign at www.westcottfuneralhome.com