Warren Cauley "Corky" Hodges

Warren Cauley “Corky” Hodges died peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, April 21, 2024. He was 95.
Corky was born in Cumberland Furnace, Tennessee on November 11, 1928.
He served as an Airman in the U.S. Air Force during WWII at FEWAFB before he began his career in life insurance.
He was a New York Life Insurance agent for 60 years and retired when he was 89.
Corky loved to golf and did so often. He especially enjoyed fishing and hunting with his best friend Jack Preiss. He often visited and worked on his farm in Tennessee. Corky was a member of the Cowboy Joe Club and attended many University of Wyoming football games.
Corky and his late wife Jeanine had a life long long passion for education and contributed to the University of Wyoming for many years, funding the Warren and Jeanine Hodges Scholarship. He and his wife supported many charities, most notably, Campus Crusade and St. Jude’s.
He was a big supporter of The Cowgirls of the West, and a member of First United Methodist Church in Cheyenne where he attended the Matthew Classes. Corky had numerous friends.
Corky served one term on the Cheyenne City Council and had also been appointed by Governor Allen Simpson serving on the Governor’s education council.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Jeanine Hodges.
He is survived by his daughter, Mari Belecky: and grandchildren, Elizabeth and Zachary Belecky.
Visitation will be Friday, 10:00 a.m., at First United Methodist Church, followed by services at 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to Campus Crusade, St. Jude’s Childrens, Cowgirls of the West, or the University of Wyoming.