Benjamen “Ben” Patrick Hodges, age 52, of Orange Grove, Texas, passed away on August 21, 2026. He was born in Houston, Texas, on December 12, 1973, to Ray Patrick Hodges and Donna Hodges.

Ben attended both Tivy High School and Orange Grove High School and graduated in 1992. On August 7, 2004, he married his beloved wife, Lisa Dawn Hodges, in Sun City, Texas. In the early years of their marriage, they lived in Pearland, Texas, eventually moving to the Corpus area.

Ben spent many years building a career in the oil field, working throughout Texas. He started working for Sper with Edward Smith who became like a father to him. For the last 13 years, he led in many roles at Supreme Production Services and Python. He and Lisa attended The Grove Baptist Church in Orange Grove.

Ben loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time on his tractor. He was a loyal fan of the Longhorns, Spurs, and Giants. There wasn’t a movie he couldn’t quote or a song lyric he couldn’t sing. Ben was known for his readiness to lend a hand. He could often be found helping friends and family with one project or another, whether it was mowing fields or fixing appliances. He especially loved coaching the boys’ sports teams as they grew up. His friends meant the world to him, and Ben truly considered everyone a friend. He endearingly called just about everyone “bud.” His humor, generosity, willingness to help, and love for the people around him will be deeply missed. More than anything else, Ben was known for his love for the Lord. He kept a note-filled Bible on the edge of his desk, that he opened often. He loved singing old hymns and listening to good sermons. Most importantly though, He truly had a heart that desired to follow and exemplify Christ. That was always evident in Ben’s life, in both word and deed.

Those Who Went Before Him

 Ben was preceded in death by his father, Ray Patrick Hodges, and his nephew, Caleb Ryan Seward.

Those He Leaves Behind

Ben is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Lisa Hodges; his mother, Donna Hodges; his children, Danielle Zierden and her husband Logan, Breyen Patrick Hodges, and John Maddox Hodges; and his first granddaughter, who is due to arrive on December 25 th.He is also survived by his sisters, Jana Burton and Kelly Hodges; his nieces, Raegan and her husband, Paul, and their daughters, Sophia and Olivia; and Brittany and her husband, Prince Hazel, and their children, Caleb, Aniyah, and Treven. He is also survived by his in-laws, John and Barbara Eastman; Jon Marc, Amy, and their children, Andrea and Brooke; Amy and her husband, Clint, and their children, Kynsley and Beckham; and Lori and her son, Christian.

Ben leaves behind a lifetime of memories shared with family and friends. He will be remembered for his generous heart, his willingness to help, his love of the outdoors, his quick humor, and, most of all, the way he made the people around him feel loved and cared for.

Funeral Service will be on Saturday, September 19, 2026, 1:00 PM The Grove Baptist Church, Orange Grove, Texas. Following the memorial service, the family will have a brief graveside service and then meet friends and family for a BBQ dinner and continued fellowship at Pebble with Ripples.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to The Grove Baptist Church for hosting the memorial service and to the Corbett family for hosting the gathering at Pebble with Ripples.

Please join us in remembering Ben, sharing stories, and celebrating the life of a man whom we all loved—and who probably called you “bud.”

Flowers can be sent to The Grove Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to The Grove Baptist Church.