James H. Hodgkinson, 91, of Bluford, Illinois passed away at 8:02 A.M. on Thursday, May 26, 2011 at Deaconnes Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. James was born on Thursday, October 23, 1919 in Jersey City, New Jersey the son of the late John Francis and Anna (Connolly) Hodgkinson. He married Dolores Imogene Dillard on December 9, 1945 in East St. Louis, Illinois and she preceded him in death on May 8, 2004. Surviving family members include his 2 sons: James Thomas Hodgkinson and wife Suzanne of Belleville, Illinois and Michael Alan Hodgkinson of Bluford, Illinois; daughter: Barbara Ellen Travous of Bluford, Illinois; 2 grandchildren: Michelle Eakins and husband Scott of Bluford, Illinois and Julie Simpson and husband Matt of Milstadt, Illinois; 5 great grandchildren: Zach Travous of Bluford, Illinois, Lindsey Lindner of Bluford, Illinois, Caitlin, Madi and Sami Simpson of Milstadt, Illinois; beloved canine companion: "Melody" of Bluford, Illinois; several nieces and nephews also survive. His parents, wife, one brother: John James and three sisters: Elizabeth, Anne and Rita preceded him in death. James served with the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II and was a self-employed carpenter in the Belleville, Illinois area before retiring. In honor of his request he was cremated and no visitation or funeral service will be held. Friends and relatives are invited to join the family at James' home in Bluford for a Celebration of his Life from 1 to 4:00 P.M. on Saturday, June 4, 2011.