James Ralph Hodgson, 74, of Agency, Missouri, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2018, at a Gower, Missouri health care facility.

The Rupp Funeral Home of St. Joseph, Missouri, helped with local arrangements. A private family burial will be held at Lima Union Cemetery, Grant County. A Celebration of Jim’s life will be held on Saturday, June 2, at the Platteville VFW Club from 12 (Noon) – 3 p.m. The Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville, is also assisting the family. Online condolences may be made at www.melbyfh.com.

A complete obituary is in the May 30, 2018 issue of The Platteville Journal.