Harry Hodes

Harry Hooper Hodes, (H.H.H.), age 51, of Key West, FL died peacefully on March 26, 2013, at Plantation Convalescent Center in Tavernier, FL, after a brief battle with Liver Cancer.
Harry was born on September 2, 1961 in Miami, Florida and was raised in South Florida and the Florida Keys, which ultimately became his permanent home. He graduated from Miami Killian High School in Miami and attended The Art Institute in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
All that were fortunate enough to know Harry (H.H.H.) saw a gifted, creative, friendly and colorful musician that loved the stage and loved entertaining people. Harry worked in the entertainment industry throughout much of his career. His music and work travels took him to Nashville where he honed his talents as a D.J. and most recently he settled in Key West where he continued his colorful D.J. career. He was always regarded as a talented musician rarely straying too far from his 1960 vintage Les Paul electric guitar. He performed with many local bands in and around Miami, His all time favorite being “The Teaser” band that he formed with lifetime friends and band members Lyle Lingle, Kirk Richards, and Mike McGee, “Great Memories”. Because of Harry’s Talent and personality he was scooped up by a touring British band while visiting Germany and his older brother Michael, an Army Sergeant who was stationed there. The good lord guided him, with his new British “mates” around Europe doing what he loved best “Just entertaining the folks”. Those certainly were the days!
He is loved and remembered by his family, including his brothers and their wives, Michael and Tana Hodes; Hal and Carol Hodes; and Stanley and Lori Hodes. He adored his nieces and nephews: Phillip, Haley, Nicky, Jamie, Kyle, Jackie, Kris and too many wonderful friends to mention. He is predeceased by his father, Stanley Francis Hodes; his mother Irene Gretelle Hodes; and his grandparents Norine & Adrian who were super special to Harry.
In lieu of flowers, and to honor Harry’s wishes, please take a moment and look to the heavens wishing him well on his journey to what will be his greatest performance of all. Harry Hooper Hodes, you will be missed our loving brother, uncle and friend. A private memorial will be held by his family. Message of condolence may be posted to hodesconst@aol.com. Donations in his memory may be made to The American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice.

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