Harold Hodges of Blissfield, MI, died October 5, 2005 in Adrian, MI. Born in Hillsdale, MI, on April 9, 1924, he was 81 years old. Brother Hodges had been the Patriotic Instructor for Nash-Hodges Camp since its start in 1993. His Great Grandfather was Sgt. Addison Hodges, Co. B., 47th Ohio Infantry, a recipient of the Medal of Honor.

Harold Hodges was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in France and Germany during World War II with the 343rd Engineers. He participated in church and grange activities.