Gerald Hodge
Gerald T. Hodge, 88, of Marengo Township died on Friday October 30, 2020 at his home following a long illness.
Gerald was born January 6, 1932, in Piggott, Arkansas to Marvin and Ruth (Williams) Hodge and attended school in Piggott. He was drafted into the United States Army in 1952 and served two years, being honorably discharged in 1954. On December 3, 1954, he married Cleva June Hampton in Arkansas.
Gerald worked for Clark Oil for many years and retired in 1982 and also was the care taker for the UPCI Church Camp in Marshall for 37 years, retiring in 2008. He was a member of the Christ Apostolic Church in Albion.
Gerald enjoyed being involved at the campground, but he truly enjoyed time with his family especially time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife Cleva June Hodge; two children Kerry Hodge and Teresa (Mike) Hackworth; two grandchildren Dylan (Maureen) Hackworth and Sarah Hackworth and siblings Faye Craig, Mayford Hodge and Glenn (Patricia) Hodge. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Wayland Hodge and Eldon Hodge.
Visitation took place from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at the Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Services 723 US Hwy 27 N in Marshall. Due to Covid19 there will be marked entrances and exits and masks and state guidelines will be followed. Funeral services celebrating his life will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 6, 2020 at the Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Services in Marshall with Pastor David Trammell officiating. A private family interment will follow at Oakridge Cemetery.
The family requests memorial contributions to the Christ Apostolic Church, 503 N Superior Street Albion MI 49224 (https://www.cacalbion.org/donate) or to the UPCI Church Camp, 22400 B Dr N, Marshall, MI 49068. Memorials can be mailed to the Kempf Funeral Home PO Box 519 Marshall MI 49068. Leave a personal message for the family and sign the online guestbook at https://www.kempffuneralhome.com
Gerald was born January 6, 1932, in Piggott, Arkansas to Marvin and Ruth (Williams) Hodge and attended school in Piggott. He was drafted into the United States Army in 1952 and served two years, being honorably discharged in 1954. On December 3, 1954, he married Cleva June Hampton in Arkansas.
Gerald worked for Clark Oil for many years and retired in 1982 and also was the care taker for the UPCI Church Camp in Marshall for 37 years, retiring in 2008. He was a member of the Christ Apostolic Church in Albion.
Gerald enjoyed being involved at the campground, but he truly enjoyed time with his family especially time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife Cleva June Hodge; two children Kerry Hodge and Teresa (Mike) Hackworth; two grandchildren Dylan (Maureen) Hackworth and Sarah Hackworth and siblings Faye Craig, Mayford Hodge and Glenn (Patricia) Hodge. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Wayland Hodge and Eldon Hodge.
Visitation took place from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at the Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Services 723 US Hwy 27 N in Marshall. Due to Covid19 there will be marked entrances and exits and masks and state guidelines will be followed. Funeral services celebrating his life will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 6, 2020 at the Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Services in Marshall with Pastor David Trammell officiating. A private family interment will follow at Oakridge Cemetery.
The family requests memorial contributions to the Christ Apostolic Church, 503 N Superior Street Albion MI 49224 (https://www.cacalbion.org/donate) or to the UPCI Church Camp, 22400 B Dr N, Marshall, MI 49068. Memorials can be mailed to the Kempf Funeral Home PO Box 519 Marshall MI 49068. Leave a personal message for the family and sign the online guestbook at https://www.kempffuneralhome.com
