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Samuel Carter Hodges, Jr

April 30, 2015 By Hall-Wynne 15 Condolences

DURHAM – Samuel Carter Hodges Jr., Architect Emeritus, age 84, died Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at his residence. Born on August 10, 1930 in Durham, North Carolina, Sam was the son of the late Samuel C. Hodges, Sr., and Martha Alise Hodnett Hodges.

Sam attended E. K. Powe School and Durham High school, graduating in 1948. He received a Bachelor of Architecture from North Carolina State School of Design in 1953 and was finalist in the 1952 Paris Prize competition. He received a Master of City and Regional Planning from the University of North Carolina in 1964.

In 1954, Sam married Doris Louise Moore of Kinston, NC. Serving as a captain in the US Army Corps of Engineers, Sam was stationed in Fort Rucker, AL., Fort Belvoir, VA, and South Korea. Afterwards, Sam and Doris made their home in Durham, NC.

After being licensed to practice architecture 1956, Sam worked for 10 years at architectural firms in the Research Triangle area. During that time, he contributed to a twenty-year master plan for state government facilities in Raleigh and to the architectural plans for the original building of Wake County Medical Center.

In 1967, Sam opened his own architectural practice in Durham and designed private residences, condominium and apartment buildings, commercial buildings, and churches, including Glendale Heights United Methodist Church. Early in his practice he prepared access plans for nuclear fallout shelters in Durham, Wake and Gaston counties, and later he designed preliminary plans for a Peace Core school in rural Gabon, Africa, focusing on locally available building materials. He also served as president of the Durham Council of Architects. He retired in 2013.

A member of Trinity United Methodist Church since his childhood, Sam met Doris there when she joined in 1955. They have been members of Glendale Heights United Methodist Church since its founding in 1959. Sam was an active member, serving on several church boards, and was elected as president of the local United Methodist Men, Durham District President, North Carolina Conference President, and as a member of the Southeast Jurisdiction UMM Board, where he received The James Award. Additionally, Sam served as a board member and president of the Interfaith Hospitality Network, which serves local homeless families. He was also a member of the Jaycees.

While living in Trinity Park, Sam served as a board member and president of both the Trinity Park Association Board and the Trinity Park Foundation and for several years as Chairman of the Mayor’s Tree Committee.

A Boy Scout during his youth, Sam received the Order of the Arrow. As a parent, he served as a leader, committee member and assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 440. He also served as an assistant scout master and scout committee member for Troup 475 at Glendale Heights United Methodist Church.

In later years, Sam and Doris enjoyed extensive travel, including trips to 24 European countries, Canada, Mexico and the western United States. More recent trips have included visits to children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and other friends and relatives.

Surviving, in addition to Doris, are five children; Doris Alise Hodges (Willis A. Connell) of Stokes, NC, Kathryn Gwynne Hodges (R. Stephen Smith) of Chatham County NC, Susan Carolyn Hodges (Kenneth R. Parham, Jr.) of Durham County, NC, Virginia Lee Hodges (Jason E. Weidenfeld) of Wheaton, MD, and Samuel C. Hodges, III (Nancy Marie Betler) of Charlotte, NC. There are nine grandchildren, Carolyn, Elizabeth, Brian, Andy, Kevin, Carter, Alexandra, Borie, and Estelle; and two great grandsons, Leland and John Willis.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00pm Friday, May 1, 2015 at Hall-Wynne Funeral Service.

A memorial services will be held 4:00pm Saturday, May 2, 2015 at Glendale Heights United Methodist Church. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Sam to Glendale Heights United Methodist Church, 908 Leon St., Durham, NC.

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Condolence Messages

  1. Betsy Faulk

    April 30, 2015 at 8:00 pm

    What a wonderful tribute. He must have been a wonderful father to you all. My love to Virginia and her family.

    Reply
  2. Tem

    April 30, 2015 at 8:23 pm

    I will miss my second dad deeply

    Reply
  3. Sheryl Morgan

    April 30, 2015 at 8:31 pm

    My thoughts & prayers are with you at this time. May the many memories of such a very wonderful man help you find peace & comfort.

    Reply
  4. Laura and Kevin Myers

    May 1, 2015 at 12:16 am

    Kevin and Laura Myers are praying for all of the family members and share the celebration of his wonderful life…

    Reply
  5. Laura and Kevin Myers

    May 1, 2015 at 12:16 am

    Kevin and Laura Myers are praying for all of the family members and share the celebration of his wonderful life…

    Reply
  6. Carl and Becky Buckner

    May 1, 2015 at 8:03 am

    Sam enriched the lives of all who knew him. Now he receives his reward. Our condolences to the family. We’ll all will miss him greatly.

    Reply
  7. Stephen Buckner

    May 1, 2015 at 8:29 am

    I am very sorry for your loss. I remember him when I was a child and he was an extremely nice man and always had a smile.

    Thoughts are with you and your family.

    Reply
  8. Jane Hayes

    May 1, 2015 at 12:45 pm

    God be with you and sustain you with His love and blessings.
    In my thoughts and prayers,
    Jane Hayes

    Reply
  9. NORMAN CREW

    May 1, 2015 at 4:40 pm

    Doris & Family
    I am sorry I will be unable to attend Sam!s service. I will be out of town. My thoughts and prayers will be with you. Sam was a good man and a good friend and I know he will
    be sorely missed. I hope to see you at Church soon.
    Sincerly
    Norman L. Crew

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  10. Joe and Terri Couch Taylor

    May 1, 2015 at 5:36 pm

    Mrs Doris, and Family,

    We are so sorry to hear of Mr Sam’s passing. Joe enjoyed talking with him about the Wolfpack during the time we were in Durham and attending church. Mr Sam always had a smile on his face on Sunday morning for everyone. Our thoughts and prayers are with ya’ll at this time. We are sending our love.

    Reply
  11. Jane McCullen Lovette

    May 1, 2015 at 7:51 pm

    Sorry for your loss.

    Reply
  12. Lynn Blakley RN

    May 2, 2015 at 6:58 am

    Sorry for your loss. The family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

    Reply
  13. Chimi Boyd-Keyes

    May 2, 2015 at 10:34 am

    Kathy, I am thinking of you and praying for you at this difficult time.

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  14. Hope Raynor (Glenda Titus Simmons's friend)

    May 2, 2015 at 1:46 pm

    Mrs Doris, I was so sorry to hear about Mr. Sam. May God Give You and Your Family Comfort, Strength and Peace During This Difficult Time! My Thoughts and Prayers Are With You And Your Family!

    Love,
    Hope Raynor

    Reply
  15. Jamie Mabe

    May 2, 2015 at 9:34 pm

    Thinking of your family, Susan. I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your father and the boy’s grandfather. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

    Reply

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