Scott Dexter Hodges

Scott Dexter Hodges was born in Lake Preston, SD, on February 13, 1954, to Howard Dexter Hodges and Joyce (Barstow) Hodges. He grew up on a farm near Erwin, SD.

Scott graduated from Lake Preston High School in 1972. He earned a bachelor's degree from South Dakota State University in Brookings in 1976.

Scott married Nancy Haley on May 24, 1985, in Alexandria, Virginia.

After college graduation, Scott worked in the State Treasurer’s Office in Pierre for one year. He returned to his college home of Brookings in 1977, where he found his life’s career in real estate sales. Scott sold residential real estate in Brookings, SD, for over 40 years. He was a partner in developing the first affordable housing development in Brookings. Scott earned many awards for sales achievement in his career.

Scott died Sunday, September 20, 2026, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, surrounded by Nancy, Brady, and Blair. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Joyce Hodges, and his brothers, Neil, Reid and Brett. He is survived by his wife, Nancy (Haley), and their children, Brady and Blair, and two granddogs; sisters-in-law Eileen Hodges and Sue Hodges. Scott will be fondly remembered by his numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family, especially his first cousins Tom, Steve, and Mark Williams.

Scott was a dedicated, creative, and hard-working businessman. He and Nancy lived in Brookings for over 30 years before moving to Sioux Falls. Scott enjoyed wintering in the warm climates of Florida and Arizona.

He was active in SD Teenage Republicans. Scott was honored to serve as a White House intern in 1975 for the Ford Administration. In 1976, he served as a delegate to the National Republican Convention. While in Pierre, he was active in the Pierre Players theater group. Scott has served as a member of the South Dakota Art Museum Board. Scott was a member of the Brookings Jaycees, Masons, Brookings Kiwanis Club, Brookings Evening for the Arts, and he was a proud Jackrabbit and supporter of SDSU arts and theater. Scott was a member of the Lake Poinsett Sailing Academy.

Scott, husband, father, and friend, will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

A memorial service will take place at 2:00 PM on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Miller Funeral Home Southside Chapel (7400 S Minnesota Ave) in Sioux Falls, SD.

Memorials may be dedicated to the SD Agricultural Heritage Museum, the SD Art Museum, or the charity of your choice.

To view the recording of the memorial service, please click HERE.

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Scott was known as a great chef. In honor of his amazing culinary skills, the family would like to share some of his favorite recipes. Please scan or click on the QR code below to view them.