Tracy Lynn Hodges

It is with great sorrow that the Hodges family announces that Tracy Lynn Hodges, a 38-year resident of Alaska, entered the presence of the Lord on Feb. 11, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 64.

The funeral will be held on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, at Ray of Hope Church in Meridian. A viewing will be held at 10 a.m., with the service beginning at 11 a.m. The burial will be at Fairlawn Cemetery in Comanche.

Tracy was born to John and Joan Hodges in Duncan on March 3, 1960. He attended all 12 years of school in Comanche. He loved sports, played baseball, basketball, and track, and was on the golf team. He married his high school sweetheart, Pamela Hicks, on June 10, 1978. Soon, their children, Beau (1978), Jacob (1981), and Sandra (1984), were added to their family. 

Tracy accepted Jesus as his Savior in November 1978 and experienced a radical life change. He began walking out his faith at Comanche Assembly of God and being discipled by his father-in-law, Eldon Hicks, weekly along with a small group of young men at the church. He served in the Royal Rangers and the youth ministry. During those years, Tracy began to feel the call to ministry and missions.

Tracy and Pam took their family to Central Bible College in Springfield, Missouri, in 1983. While at CBC, Tracy received his license to preach with the Oklahoma District of the Assemblies of God. Tracy graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies and a minor in Social Science in 1987. 

Tracy and Pam made their way to Alaska after the Lord confirmed to them that this was to be their mission field. They started their Alaska ministry in Nome in July of 1987. In June of 1988, the Alaska District asked them to go to the village of Yakutat, in Southeast Alaska, as missionary pastors of Lakeside Chapel. They lived a subsistence lifestyle and Tracy was in his element fishing and hunting for the family's food. 

In 1993, they moved to Nikiski, Alaska, where Tracy became the Associate Pastor at Aurora Heights Assembly of God, working with youth and leading worship. During that time, God called Pam into children’s ministry and they moved to Sitka, Alaska, in 1999, where Pam became the Children’s Pastor at Sitka Assembly of God. In Sitka, Tracy began a second career at the Center for Community as a Regional Manager working with individuals with developmental disabilities. His job led him to villages in southeast Alaska, where he often preached in the churches. He was active at the Sitka Assembly of God, leading worship and serving in whatever way he could. On April 23, 2002, Tracy and Pam were ordained with the General Council of the Assemblies of God at the annual Alaska District Council in Fairbanks, Alaska. 

In 2008, they relocated to Anchorage, where Tracy was a regional manager for Hope Community Services and Pam was the children’s pastor at Muldoon Community Assembly. At his job, he was known as a friend to his employees and a person of deep faith. He prayed with many of his peers and clients. Tracy was also active at MCA leading worship and doing a life group. He also helped out with ministry to homeless people at Anchorage Native Assembly for a time with Pam’s Dad and Mom, Eldon and Gloria Hicks.  

In 2011, Tracy and Pam moved to Kodiak, Alaska, where Tracy became the lead pastor of the Kodiak Assembly of God. He was known for helping out those who were hurting and broken. He spent time prayer walking around the city. His passion for those in need led the community to call the Kodiak Assembly of God the church where kids and people with life-controlling problems were loved and accepted.

Missions was always important to Tracy; he traveled on mission trips to China, Costa Rica, South Africa, Zambia, and Ethiopia, and numerous places in Alaska. In 2018, after seven years in Kodiak, Tracy and Pam felt directed by the Lord to become Assemblies of God US Missionaries to the children and families of Alaska. As missionaries, they have been able to travel to remote villages and do ministry through outreach, camps, and training leaders. Since 2021, Tracy and Pam have worked together to create a children’s DVD program called Dandelion Kids. This program currently goes to 102 villages, reaching an estimated audience of 10,000 children. 

Tracy was an avid fisherman, golfer, and sports watcher. He loved people and led many to the Lord on the banks of the river or at the golf course. One of the joys of his life was taking short-term mission teams fishing and sharing with them about the needs in Alaska. He was outgoing and able to talk to anyone. His relationships led to many friends and those who thought of him as a surrogate dad. He was kind, compassionate, and generous to all he met taking time to listen and pray for people. This quality was a gift from God. He was a passionate worshipper and often would worship for hours, playing his keyboard and writing songs. During these times, God would speak and grant him wisdom and direction.

Tracy is survived by his wife and partner in ministry, Pam. His children Beau (Courtney), Jacob (Lisa), Sandra, and foster daughter, Shalom Neff. Tracy was not only a dad but a best friend to Beau, Jacob, and his nephews. Tracy and Pam have eight grandchildren: Ahnaleisa, Isabella, Audia, Levi, Julianna, Kaiya, Dalton, and Dylan. They were the joy of his life.

Tracy was preceded in death by his parents, John and Joan Hodges, and his sister, Rebecca. His two surviving siblings are Johnny Hodges and Tammy Hodges. He has numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins whom he spoke with often. Tracy’s legacy of love will carry on through all those he touched in his life. We know his Savior said, “Well done good and faithful servant.” It’s not farewell but see you later.