Hodges L. Franklin

In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also."

John 14: 2-3

Hodges L. Franklin, 79, of Columbus Avenue, Suffolk, Virginia, transitioned on Monday, November 24, 2025, at Nansemond Pointe Rehabilitation & Nursing. He was born on June 21, 1946 to the late A.B. Booker and Sue Booker in Virginia. Hodges was a man who loved life and was surrounded by a community of family and friends.

Hodges leaves to cherish his memories a daughter, Vickie Whitehead; extended family members, Reuben Joyner Jr. and the Joyner Family; and special friends Herman Hayes and Herbert Cheeks and other family members and friends.

Hodges will be sorely missed by all

A public viewing will be held from 2:00-5:00 pm, Friday, December 5, 2025, in the Melvin J. Blowe Chapel of Crocker Funeral Home, Inc. A celebration of life will be held at 12:00 pm, Saturday, December 6, 2025, at New Calvary Baptist Church. Mr. Franklin will be laid to rest at Holly Lawn Cemetery. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.