Robert 'Captain Eddie' Hodgens

Robert Eddie ‘Captain Eddie’ Hodgens (best known as ‘Cappy’ and ‘Big Ed’ to those who knew him best) was born on June 7, 1948, in Greenville, SC - and passed peacefully in his sleep during the early morning hours of September 29th, 2022, with his family close by, after a long illness.

Things he loved and enjoyed, in no particular order and certainly not limited to, were: his country (having served honorably in the USMC); the USC Gamecocks (graduating class of 1972); health & fitness (having finished the Iron Man, a participant in the Bike Ride Across GA, and countless 5 & 10k races, marathons, and triathlons); dancing (especially the Carolina shag); fashion and apparel (having an accomplished career in sales for over 42 years); cooking and grilling great food (and he was a fantastic cook); and an incredible community of friends (who loved him in ways as BIG as his personality).

Cappy is survived by his wife, Beth Hodgens of Panama City, FL; his younger sister, Donna H. Spearman of SC; his son, Pierson Hodgens of Buffalo, WY; and his daughter Lauren-Summers Gramm of Albany, GA - and their spouses. Cappy also loved his seven grandchildren (ages 4 to 13) - graciously sharing his love of fishing and being out on the water. In his famous (and wise) fisherman way, Cappy would remind all of his water-loving friends, “[I love you all, and until I see you again], keep your bait wigglin’.”

A Celebration of Life will be held at Landmark Condominiums’ clubhouse, Panama City, FL, on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, from 2 - 4 pm.

Instead of flowers, donate towards a Memorial Reef to be placed in the Gulf of Mexico - honoring Cappy’s life - and creating a place for his family and friends to enjoy for years to come.