Warren Cauley “Corky” Hodges: 1928 – 2024
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.
Kenneth Ord Colpitts: 1946 – 2024
Ken Colpitts, 77, longtime Gillette resident, passed away on April 16 in Rapid City, South Dakota after a short battle with RSV exacerbated his other health conditions.
A full obituary is available at Black Hills funeral Home and crematorium.
A Celebration of life will be August 3, 2024 at the Pat Mueller Shelter at Dalby Fishing Lake in Gillette, Wyoming.
Tina I. Vigil: 1963 – 2024
Tina Vigil, 60 years old, of Carpenter, Wyoming, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family Sunday, April 21, 2024.
She was born on July 2, 1963, in Cheyenne, Wyoming to Olin and Doti Christy.
She is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Michael Vigil; son, Nathan (Samantha) Vigil; daughter, Sara (Joe) Ronish; granddaughters, Shayla and Sydnee Vigil; mother, Doti Christy; siblings: Mark Christy, Olin Christy Jr., and DeeDee (Joe) Mazzer; in-laws: Sylvia Vigil, Debbie (Fred) Reed, David (Liz) Vigil, Kathy Vigil, Myra (Michael) Taylor, Joseph (Nancy) Vigil; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Tina was preceded in death by her father, Olin Christy Sr.; brother, Bruce Christy; mother-in-law, Helen Vigil; and brother-in-law, John Vigil.
On May 5, 1990, Tina was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Tina had strong faith in Jehovah God and the promises recorded in the bible that the time is fast approaching when mankind will live in perfect health and peace under God’s Kingdom. She looked forward to the fulfillment of Isaiah 33:24 where it says: “…no resident will say, “I am sick.”” This hope was especially precious to her since she personally battled ovarian cancer.
She married Michael on April 30, 1982, and together they raised two children. One of her favorite bible verses can be found at 3 John 4, where it says: “No greater joy do I have than this: that I should hear that my children go on walking in the truth.” An even greater joy for Tina was that Michael also dedicated himself to Jehovah and was baptized on November 2, 2019.
Tina worked professionally for 30 years at the Wyoming Office of State Lands & Investments. She took pride in her secular work but understood that true satisfaction comes from pleasing Jehovah God and serving him fully.
Tina was a very loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, and friend to many. She was always hospitable and willing to listen to others and provide a helping hand. Anyone who knew Tina could attest to her selflessness, patience, and warm smile.
During her final year she truly enjoyed and found peace in the original songs provided at www.jw.org which helped build her faith, courage, and hope.
She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 1:00 pm (MST) at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, located at 3422 N. College Drive, Cheyenne, Wyoming.
To send the family your condolences please visit www.wrcfuneral.com. In lieu of flowers or plants donations can be made to https://donate.jw.org/
