Mr. Thomas E. Hodges, Sr., 75, "Tom Cat"
husband of Mrs. Justine Hodges, entered into rest on Tuesday, January 21, 2003 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center. Family members include three daughters, Judy Thomason of North Augusta, SC Lulline Phillips of Hephzibah, and Molly Lopp of Murphreesboro, Tenn.; four sons, Tommy Hodges, Jr., Todd Hodges, and Troy Hodges, all of Augusta, and Mark Hodges of Moore, Okla.; his former wife, Eleanor Hodges of Augusta; a brother, Jack Hodges of Augusta; a sister Joyce Shuford of Augusta;13 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Mr. Hodges was a resident of the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home and a member of Victory Baptist Church, the American Legion Post 205, the Augusta Elks Lodge and the V.F.W. Affectionately known as "Mr. Tom Cat", Tommy entertained generation of Augustans with his talented antics at the Hammond Organ. A graduate of Richmond Academy, he joined the U.S. Navy in 1945, and served in the Pacific. Following our victory, Tommys first place in a talent contest in Okinawa, Japan, earned him a contract to perform his singing, dancing and comedy act at the Ernie Pyle Theater in Tokyo, where he served the remainder of his tour of duty. In 1952, during the Korean War, Tommy formed a comedy duo with Robert Symms of Augusta. The two life-long friends toured with the USO, entertaining our fighting men in Korea, Japan and the South Pacific Islands. Upon his return, Tommy worked in the family music business and joined the Augusta Elks Lodge. Many still remember the hilarious antics of Tommy, Jim Gibbs and many other talented local people in the annual Elks Minstrels, which raised money for the Elks Aidmore Childrens Hospital. After many years in the retail music business, Tommy decided to do, full time, what he enjoyed most; singing and playing the organ. The many friends the made throughout his life will always remember his warm, friendly manner. Tommy had a true love for people that came naturally, without any apparent effort, and he brought joy into the lives of many. Graveside services will be held Saturday, January 25, 2003 at 2 p.m. in Westover Memorial Park with Dr. Rev. Larry Brown officiating. If so desired, memorials may be made to Victory Baptist Church, 620 Martintown Road, North Augusta, S.C. 29841. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, January 24, 2003 from 7 until 9 p.m. Platts Funeral Home, 721 Crawford Ave., Augusta, 733-3636 From the Thursday, January 23, 2003 printed edition of the Augusta Chronicle
Augusta lost a significant piece of its entertainment history with the death of Thomas Hodges Sr.
Mr. Hodges, who died Tuesday, owned Tom Cats nightclub on Wrightsboro Road, one of the city's popular entertainment spots in the mid-1970s, said Vicki Smith of Martinez.
"It was like Cheers. Everybody knew everyone, and Tommy made you feel real comfortable. He loved his golf and always dressed nice," said Ms. Smith, adding that Tom Cats was one of her favorite places. Leonard Lifsey, a former nightclub owner, said Mr. Hodges was successful in a difficult industry. "It's a hard business, but he loved doing it. He always played music people could enjoy and understand," said Mr. Lifsey, who owned the Cactus Room and Leonard's Lounge, both on Deans Bridge Road. The former Tom Cats building now houses Kokopelli's nightclub.
A Richmond Academy graduate, Mr. Hodges was a Navy veteran of World War II and during the Korean War formed a comedy duo with Robert Symms of Augusta. The lifelong friends toured the South Pacific with the USO. After returning to Augusta, Mr. Hodges had a retail music business and started performing full time as an organist and vocalist at local clubs, including Tom Cats. He and his band helped raise money during the annual Elks Minstrel show. He was affectionately called "Mr. Tom Cat" around town and had a genuine love for his customers. Mr. Hodges, 75, was a resident of the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home in Augusta. He was a member of the American Legion, the VFW, and Victory Baptist Church in North Augusta. The family will receive friends at Platt's Funeral Home, Crawford Avenue, from 7 to 9 p.m. today. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Westover Memorial Park with Dr. Larry Brown officiating.
husband of Mrs. Justine Hodges, entered into rest on Tuesday, January 21, 2003 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center. Family members include three daughters, Judy Thomason of North Augusta, SC Lulline Phillips of Hephzibah, and Molly Lopp of Murphreesboro, Tenn.; four sons, Tommy Hodges, Jr., Todd Hodges, and Troy Hodges, all of Augusta, and Mark Hodges of Moore, Okla.; his former wife, Eleanor Hodges of Augusta; a brother, Jack Hodges of Augusta; a sister Joyce Shuford of Augusta;13 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Mr. Hodges was a resident of the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home and a member of Victory Baptist Church, the American Legion Post 205, the Augusta Elks Lodge and the V.F.W. Affectionately known as "Mr. Tom Cat", Tommy entertained generation of Augustans with his talented antics at the Hammond Organ. A graduate of Richmond Academy, he joined the U.S. Navy in 1945, and served in the Pacific. Following our victory, Tommys first place in a talent contest in Okinawa, Japan, earned him a contract to perform his singing, dancing and comedy act at the Ernie Pyle Theater in Tokyo, where he served the remainder of his tour of duty. In 1952, during the Korean War, Tommy formed a comedy duo with Robert Symms of Augusta. The two life-long friends toured with the USO, entertaining our fighting men in Korea, Japan and the South Pacific Islands. Upon his return, Tommy worked in the family music business and joined the Augusta Elks Lodge. Many still remember the hilarious antics of Tommy, Jim Gibbs and many other talented local people in the annual Elks Minstrels, which raised money for the Elks Aidmore Childrens Hospital. After many years in the retail music business, Tommy decided to do, full time, what he enjoyed most; singing and playing the organ. The many friends the made throughout his life will always remember his warm, friendly manner. Tommy had a true love for people that came naturally, without any apparent effort, and he brought joy into the lives of many. Graveside services will be held Saturday, January 25, 2003 at 2 p.m. in Westover Memorial Park with Dr. Rev. Larry Brown officiating. If so desired, memorials may be made to Victory Baptist Church, 620 Martintown Road, North Augusta, S.C. 29841. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, January 24, 2003 from 7 until 9 p.m. Platts Funeral Home, 721 Crawford Ave., Augusta, 733-3636 From the Thursday, January 23, 2003 printed edition of the Augusta Chronicle
Augusta lost a significant piece of its entertainment history with the death of Thomas Hodges Sr.
Mr. Hodges, who died Tuesday, owned Tom Cats nightclub on Wrightsboro Road, one of the city's popular entertainment spots in the mid-1970s, said Vicki Smith of Martinez.
"It was like Cheers. Everybody knew everyone, and Tommy made you feel real comfortable. He loved his golf and always dressed nice," said Ms. Smith, adding that Tom Cats was one of her favorite places. Leonard Lifsey, a former nightclub owner, said Mr. Hodges was successful in a difficult industry. "It's a hard business, but he loved doing it. He always played music people could enjoy and understand," said Mr. Lifsey, who owned the Cactus Room and Leonard's Lounge, both on Deans Bridge Road. The former Tom Cats building now houses Kokopelli's nightclub.
A Richmond Academy graduate, Mr. Hodges was a Navy veteran of World War II and during the Korean War formed a comedy duo with Robert Symms of Augusta. The lifelong friends toured the South Pacific with the USO. After returning to Augusta, Mr. Hodges had a retail music business and started performing full time as an organist and vocalist at local clubs, including Tom Cats. He and his band helped raise money during the annual Elks Minstrel show. He was affectionately called "Mr. Tom Cat" around town and had a genuine love for his customers. Mr. Hodges, 75, was a resident of the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home in Augusta. He was a member of the American Legion, the VFW, and Victory Baptist Church in North Augusta. The family will receive friends at Platt's Funeral Home, Crawford Avenue, from 7 to 9 p.m. today. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Westover Memorial Park with Dr. Larry Brown officiating.
Mr. Thomas E. Hodges, Sr., 75, "Tom Cat"
husband of Mrs. Justine Hodges, entered into rest on Tuesday, January 21, 2003 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center. Family members include three daughters, Judy Thomason of North Augusta, SC Lulline Phillips of Hephzibah, and Molly Lopp of Murphreesboro, Tenn.; four sons, Tommy Hodges, Jr., Todd Hodges, and Troy Hodges, all of Augusta, and Mark Hodges of Moore, Okla.; his former wife, Eleanor Hodges of Augusta; a brother, Jack Hodges of Augusta; a sister Joyce Shuford of Augusta;13 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Mr. Hodges was a resident of the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home and a member of Victory Baptist Church, the American Legion Post 205, the Augusta Elks Lodge and the V.F.W. Affectionately known as "Mr. Tom Cat", Tommy entertained generation of Augustans with his talented antics at the Hammond Organ. A graduate of Richmond Academy, he joined the U.S. Navy in 1945, and served in the Pacific. Following our victory, Tommys first place in a talent contest in Okinawa, Japan, earned him a contract to perform his singing, dancing and comedy act at the Ernie Pyle Theater in Tokyo, where he served the remainder of his tour of duty. In 1952, during the Korean War, Tommy formed a comedy duo with Robert Symms of Augusta. The two life-long friends toured with the USO, entertaining our fighting men in Korea, Japan and the South Pacific Islands. Upon his return, Tommy worked in the family music business and joined the Augusta Elks Lodge. Many still remember the hilarious antics of Tommy, Jim Gibbs and many other talented local people in the annual Elks Minstrels, which raised money for the Elks Aidmore Childrens Hospital. After many years in the retail music business, Tommy decided to do, full time, what he enjoyed most; singing and playing the organ. The many friends the made throughout his life will always remember his warm, friendly manner. Tommy had a true love for people that came naturally, without any apparent effort, and he brought joy into the lives of many. Graveside services will be held Saturday, January 25, 2003 at 2 p.m. in Westover Memorial Park with Dr. Rev. Larry Brown officiating. If so desired, memorials may be made to Victory Baptist Church, 620 Martintown Road, North Augusta, S.C. 29841. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, January 24, 2003 from 7 until 9 p.m. Platts Funeral Home, 721 Crawford Ave., Augusta, 733-3636 From the Thursday, January 23, 2003 printed edition of the Augusta Chronicle
Augusta lost a significant piece of its entertainment history with the death of Thomas Hodges Sr.
Mr. Hodges, who died Tuesday, owned Tom Cats nightclub on Wrightsboro Road, one of the city's popular entertainment spots in the mid-1970s, said Vicki Smith of Martinez.
"It was like Cheers. Everybody knew everyone, and Tommy made you feel real comfortable. He loved his golf and always dressed nice," said Ms. Smith, adding that Tom Cats was one of her favorite places. Leonard Lifsey, a former nightclub owner, said Mr. Hodges was successful in a difficult industry. "It's a hard business, but he loved doing it. He always played music people could enjoy and understand," said Mr. Lifsey, who owned the Cactus Room and Leonard's Lounge, both on Deans Bridge Road. The former Tom Cats building now houses Kokopelli's nightclub.
A Richmond Academy graduate, Mr. Hodges was a Navy veteran of World War II and during the Korean War formed a comedy duo with Robert Symms of Augusta. The lifelong friends toured the South Pacific with the USO. After returning to Augusta, Mr. Hodges had a retail music business and started performing full time as an organist and vocalist at local clubs, including Tom Cats. He and his band helped raise money during the annual Elks Minstrel show. He was affectionately called "Mr. Tom Cat" around town and had a genuine love for his customers. Mr. Hodges, 75, was a resident of the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home in Augusta. He was a member of the American Legion, the VFW, and Victory Baptist Church in North Augusta. The family will receive friends at Platt's Funeral Home, Crawford Avenue, from 7 to 9 p.m. today. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Westover Memorial Park with Dr. Larry Brown officiating.
husband of Mrs. Justine Hodges, entered into rest on Tuesday, January 21, 2003 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center. Family members include three daughters, Judy Thomason of North Augusta, SC Lulline Phillips of Hephzibah, and Molly Lopp of Murphreesboro, Tenn.; four sons, Tommy Hodges, Jr., Todd Hodges, and Troy Hodges, all of Augusta, and Mark Hodges of Moore, Okla.; his former wife, Eleanor Hodges of Augusta; a brother, Jack Hodges of Augusta; a sister Joyce Shuford of Augusta;13 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Mr. Hodges was a resident of the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home and a member of Victory Baptist Church, the American Legion Post 205, the Augusta Elks Lodge and the V.F.W. Affectionately known as "Mr. Tom Cat", Tommy entertained generation of Augustans with his talented antics at the Hammond Organ. A graduate of Richmond Academy, he joined the U.S. Navy in 1945, and served in the Pacific. Following our victory, Tommys first place in a talent contest in Okinawa, Japan, earned him a contract to perform his singing, dancing and comedy act at the Ernie Pyle Theater in Tokyo, where he served the remainder of his tour of duty. In 1952, during the Korean War, Tommy formed a comedy duo with Robert Symms of Augusta. The two life-long friends toured with the USO, entertaining our fighting men in Korea, Japan and the South Pacific Islands. Upon his return, Tommy worked in the family music business and joined the Augusta Elks Lodge. Many still remember the hilarious antics of Tommy, Jim Gibbs and many other talented local people in the annual Elks Minstrels, which raised money for the Elks Aidmore Childrens Hospital. After many years in the retail music business, Tommy decided to do, full time, what he enjoyed most; singing and playing the organ. The many friends the made throughout his life will always remember his warm, friendly manner. Tommy had a true love for people that came naturally, without any apparent effort, and he brought joy into the lives of many. Graveside services will be held Saturday, January 25, 2003 at 2 p.m. in Westover Memorial Park with Dr. Rev. Larry Brown officiating. If so desired, memorials may be made to Victory Baptist Church, 620 Martintown Road, North Augusta, S.C. 29841. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, January 24, 2003 from 7 until 9 p.m. Platts Funeral Home, 721 Crawford Ave., Augusta, 733-3636 From the Thursday, January 23, 2003 printed edition of the Augusta Chronicle
Augusta lost a significant piece of its entertainment history with the death of Thomas Hodges Sr.
Mr. Hodges, who died Tuesday, owned Tom Cats nightclub on Wrightsboro Road, one of the city's popular entertainment spots in the mid-1970s, said Vicki Smith of Martinez.
"It was like Cheers. Everybody knew everyone, and Tommy made you feel real comfortable. He loved his golf and always dressed nice," said Ms. Smith, adding that Tom Cats was one of her favorite places. Leonard Lifsey, a former nightclub owner, said Mr. Hodges was successful in a difficult industry. "It's a hard business, but he loved doing it. He always played music people could enjoy and understand," said Mr. Lifsey, who owned the Cactus Room and Leonard's Lounge, both on Deans Bridge Road. The former Tom Cats building now houses Kokopelli's nightclub.
A Richmond Academy graduate, Mr. Hodges was a Navy veteran of World War II and during the Korean War formed a comedy duo with Robert Symms of Augusta. The lifelong friends toured the South Pacific with the USO. After returning to Augusta, Mr. Hodges had a retail music business and started performing full time as an organist and vocalist at local clubs, including Tom Cats. He and his band helped raise money during the annual Elks Minstrel show. He was affectionately called "Mr. Tom Cat" around town and had a genuine love for his customers. Mr. Hodges, 75, was a resident of the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home in Augusta. He was a member of the American Legion, the VFW, and Victory Baptist Church in North Augusta. The family will receive friends at Platt's Funeral Home, Crawford Avenue, from 7 to 9 p.m. today. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Westover Memorial Park with Dr. Larry Brown officiating.
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