Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. Photographed in the Mojave Desert, the Cruisin (1978) album cover depicted Willis (Cop), Rose (Native American), Briley (G.I. By the time the show opened, wed lost Eleanor and Edward. We knew she was very quiet and kind of quirky. It cost 35 cents. 0 cemeteries found in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA. He was an up-and-comer and his ex-lover was Mark Simon, vice president of Casablanca Records. The sad thing is, nobody recognized her without that blonde wig. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Added 2 days ago. Y.M.C.A. topped the UK Singles Chart and climbed to number two on the Billboard Hot 100 while In the Navy followed into the top five. 104.131.131.99 It was only later when Linda Ronstadt came along and kind of turned it into folk rock that I realized how much I loved this country western music. When I came back for Doctor Jazz, there was this thing in me: I have to get that show and I did, so I ended up staying in New York. Make sure that the file is a photo. Please share a memory of David to include in a keepsake book for family and friends. IN THE CARE OF. Then we moved over to W. 70th Street. Be the first to post a memory or condolences. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Year should not be greater than current year. I loved her. Learn more about managing a memorial . Hodo joined the Village People in 1978 and was with the group during its most commercially successful era. The last year I performed with them, I remember driving out to the Jersey beach, in a freezing winter, to some little dive. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Edgar Hodo, Levert Hodo, Junior Hodo, Stansel Hodo, Toba Hodo, and David Hodo; sisters, Bertie Mae Booth, Lora Turner, and Teresa Peoples. Birthday: July 7, 1947 How Old - Age: 75. Adored father of Neil and Emma, father-in-law of. It's one of many appearances the group does . At our first rehearsal, they handed us our scripts. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. And then there was this huge club in Miami called Casablanca that we played every three months. Show your support. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. You can search by first or last name, state and publication date. I could shout in tune but I was basically a dancer. In 1972, he moved to New York, making his Broadway debut in Doctor Jazz in 1975. I spent all my allowance on 45s. However, Hodo decided to retire his hard hat after recording the groups latest single Lets Go Back to the Dance Floor (2013). I can remember when my friend and I landed at LaGuardia. Village People is an American disco group known for its on-stage costumes and suggestive lyrics in their music. Cherishing his memory are children, Tarakisha (Gus), Arthur, Jr. and Calderon and their mother, Sherry Scott Hodo; siblings, Ascenia Webb, Ricardo and Anthony Cammack, Bruce and Ronald Hodo. [6] He left the Village People in 1982, but returned to the group in 1987, remaining until 2013 when he retired. And there I was a few years later, in this goofy outfit performing as one of them., But being a member of the group brought Lee into contact with a darker reality. I was auditioning for the cowboy, because Id just done The Red Blue Grass Western Flyer Show. [1] Canadian English; Espaol; Franais; Menu Close. One of the first shows I auditioned for was a show that Ellen was the lead in called Rachael Lily Rosenbloom (And Dont You Ever Forget It) (1973). I sort of blocked it out because it reeked of my fathers stinking cigars. The group six men costumed as an Indian, cowboy, leather man, cop, soldier, and construction worker had already soared to international prominence during the disco craze with their catchy tunes, especially the 1978 YMCA.. What is your earliest memory of music? Also, he is an actor well-known for his acting roles in 'New York', 'Can't Stop The Music' and many others. Services are Friday at 1 p.m. at Carter's Funeral Services Chapel in Columbus with the Rev. The group never got along. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Boys and Girls Club in Van Buren, 1403 City Park Road, Van Buren 72956. . HODO Charlie Blake Hodo, age 89, was called home to the Lord Thursday, June 21, 2012 at Grant Medical Center. If there wasnt work in New York, there was always dinner theater and summer stock. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. Sorry! DAVID HODO OBITUARY. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. HODO, Mr. Eric - Age 37, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2010 at McLaren Regional Medical Center. People wait tables for years before they can get an Equity Card, but it was a case of preparation meeting opportunity. Oops, something didn't work. Beloved husband of Doreen. And some of them were fistfights.. Visitation is from 10:00 am - Noon with services to follow at Magnolia South Funeral Home with Rev. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Bogart signed Moralis newest enterprise in 1977, further expanding the labels roster of disco acts, which included Love & Kisses, D.C. LaRue, Pattie Brooks, and Giorgio Moroder. Survived by family. You have funeral questions, we have answers. I can tell you exactly. Since I was a little boy, I wanted to be an architect, he says. Recently Passed Away Celebrities and Famous People. Please reset your password. Cyma thought she could do it all herself. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. Cyma Rubin, who produced Doctor Jazz, was the one that famously chopped one of the other producers out of No, No Nanette. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Nashville, TN Please call us directly at, Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Every time my dad brought home strawberry or orange crates, I would make houses out of them. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 04/30/2015 - 14:58. Original obituary in THE TENNESSEAN on December 18, 2013, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. I opened with the group at the Desert Sands in Las Vegas, he says. Verify and try again. How did you get from Sacramento to New York? . To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of David Hodo, please visit our Tree Store. No services are scheduled at this time. We could see her because she had this white turtleneck. I think it lasted three days or something. I couldnt tell my family because it was bad enough that I was an artist. He was a military fighter pilot and an extreme born-again Christian. Joan Copeland and Chris Chadman took over. I didnt know it could even do that! Did you feel overwhelmed by the city or did you fit in right away? cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Everyone thinks shes rude and mean, but she isnt. All I could see was Jacques and Victor. I wasnt going out for serious stuff. Bennie D. Hodo, 62, died April 4, 2009, at Baptist Memorial HospitalGolden Triangle. She had to come backstage and see the dancers. 1975-2013. It was one of the true highlights of my life., In 1982, Lee replaced David Hodo as the construction worker in the Village People. Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. Mar 14, 2023. Family hour 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 27, 2010 at Vernon Chapel AME Church, 5802 Dupont St., with funeral service commencing at 11 a.m. Rev. The group was originally formed by French producers Jacques Morali, Henri Belolo and lead singer Victor Willis following the release of the debut album Village People, which targeted disco's large gay audience.The group's name refers to Manhattan's Greenwich Village, with its . The action you just performed triggered the security solution. Print; Bill Pay; Contact Us; English. Its really kind of sad because shes a phenomenal talent. Hodo has also appeared on numerous television programs, including Married With Children, The Love Boat and The Osbournes. 1999-2021 PopMatters Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This friend of mine had gone to New York for the summer and rented an apartment. Failed to delete memorial. I picked up a stage magazine, either Show Business or Backstage, I cant remember which one. Consider offering these words of comfort if you're not sure what's appropriate. In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. My mother had a beautiful singing voice. I started college as an art major. Add in drinking, cocaine, and personal jealousy and, well, there were lots of fights. Whether in the gay discos of New York and Los Angeles, a Las Vegas show room, or a shopping mall in Middle America, one thing was undeniable: Village People had some of the catchiest songs on the airwaves. They didnt take Doctor Jazz out on the road. Shed seen it twice. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. All rights reserved. Let others know about your loved one's death. I never had to wait a table. He worked at Airline Manufacturing Co. for many years. My parents were divorced and my mother was a working single mother so we had a series of babysitters and nannies. from Austin, Mississippi, United States. You say hello to people when you pass them on the sidewalk. Yes, I remember you sharing with me that Lindas Heart Like a Wheel (1974) is one of your favorite albums. Sign up for service and obituary updates. It was the first million-dollar disaster on Broadway. It started out with Eleanor Parker and Edward Villella Americas premier dancer. This account has been disabled. His accent was so thick. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Tanya Tucker came to hang out with us before and after the show, then we all went out together and got really, really drunk.. I went to this audition. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. It was great because by that time Id done so much dinner theater and so much stock, I was really over it. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. I used to watch her and think, Is there anybody better? He is also survived by ten grandchildren, Michael "Micah" Joseph Clements, Jr., Andrew "Drew" Cole Clements, Luke Douglas Clements, John Gunter "Gunter" Clements, Hannah Leigh Hodo, Grace Ann Hodo, Edward Douglas "Douglas" Hodo, III, Hayden Ryan Hodo, Cole Bennett Hodo and Austin Gunter Hodo. Marilu was a hoot! Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. 6 to Apr. There are no events scheduled. Raoul Pne Du Bois did all the sets and costumes and the poster. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? David is alive and kicking and is currently 75 years old. Highland Memorial Gardens. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Another phenomenal talent. Arnold was a beloved husband and father. The group has been putting out new music as recently as December 2019, when they dropped the group's first Christmas single, titled 'Happiest Time of the Year' which even made it to number 20 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary charts, making it the band . Send Flowers. I got a call from Jacques that night. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of David Hodo (121872796)? The day that I got my Equity Card, I had to take the subway by myself and I was terrified. We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at . Village People perform on Soul Train. She taught me all the latest dances. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. Roosevelt Brown officiating. I know Alex [Briley] was there but I couldnt see anybody. Dr. Edward Douglas 'Doug' Hodo, Sr. has passed away after a brief fight with cancer on October 10, 2016. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Hodo now lies in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 2PM-8PM today. We did that album and then we went into rehearsals, putting the show and the concept together. I used to listen to the radio with my mother and of course with her it was Perry Como, Jimmie Rodgers, Rosemary Clooney, that stuff. A few of the chorus kids went on to do bigger things. She ends up going to France, which is exactly what Josephine Baker did, because she couldnt get arrested in Chicago. There were all these fights about who was going to get whom. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lee Ander Hodo and Essie Mae Berryhill Hodo; beloved wife, Evilon Ann Hodo; brothers, Edgar Hodo, Levert Hodo, Junior Hodo, Stansel Hodo, Toba Hodo, and David Hodo; sisters, Bertie Mae Booth, Lora Turner, and Teresa Peoples. Hodo paid his dues in dinner theater and summer stock until landing his first Broadway show, Doctor Jazz (1975). They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel. Obituary of David R. Hodo. Likewise, he is survived by his children, Allison Hodo Clements of Floresville, Texas, Edward Douglas "Doug" Hodo, Jr. of Boerne and Patrick Gunter Hodo of Boerne, along with their respective spouses Mike Clements, Lori Martin Hodo and Jennifer Robertson Hodo. I was seven years old. If it had been with Eleanor and Edward, it would have been a decent show, but there were script changes every day. Continual harassment from Morali is something Lee now refers to as my greatest burden, the one I carried for years. HomeAbout UsFuneral PlanningPre-PlanningResourcesObituaries & TributesRemembrance Suite. Looking back at it now I think, That was really good, but I was so over Fosse by then. }A resident of Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, he died in December 2013 at the age of 67. David Hodo Death Fact Check. I used to go see Ellen Greene at Reno Sweeneys all the time. Its a very friendly city. May 3, 1980. We had one of those railroad flats. The director had his head up his ass. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Years active. But architecture was his first love. Casablanca went all-out to bolster the groups image. There was this sign on the bar saying, Coming soon, rock and roll oldies series. Aerosmith was booked the week after us to play the same little club. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Pantaleon Garza, Jr, age 66, of Hondo, Texas passed away on March 13, 2023, in Hondo. Slim Whitman was my fathers idol. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. You said you saw Seesaw four times. Dr. Edward Douglas "Doug" Hodo, Sr. passed away after a brief fight with cancer on October 10, 2016. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery. There was nothing going on in Equity. I opened the door and the first thing I saw was a pile of dog shit. Arnold was a beloved husband and father. We came back the next day and said, Were in a turkey! It had to go through several re-writes. May 3, 1980. It wasnt intentional. Also, he is survived by his brother David Gunter Hodo and his wife Mary Nan Hodo of Amory, Mississippi. From Broadway to Casablanca, Village People's David Hodo reflects on 40 years in show business. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage.