Derek Hodge | |
|---|---|
| 6th Lieutenant Governor of the United States Virgin Islands | |
| In office January 5, 1987 – January 2, 1995 | |
| Governor | Alexander Farrelly |
| Preceded by | Julio Brady |
| Succeeded by | Kenneth Mapp |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Derek Hodge October 5, 1941 Frederiksted, United States Virgin Islands |
| Died | May 31, 2011 (aged 69) St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Jessica Austin Beatrice Nevis Monique Sibilly |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Rexford and Enid Kettle Hodge[1] |
| Education | Michigan State University (BA) Georgetown University (JD) |
Derek M. Hodge (October 5, 1941 – May 31, 2011) was an American Virgin Islander politician and lawyer who served as the Lieutenant Governor of the United States Virgin Islands for two terms from 1987 to 1995 under Governor Alexander Farrelly.[2][3] The Virgin Islands Daily News called him a "towering figure in local politics," referring to his political career, which spanned several decades.[2]