Harry E. Hodge, of The Villages, FL, passed away Monday, November 12, 2018 surrounded by his four loving children and loving daughter-in-law. Harry was 95 years old and was born in Asherville, Missouri on August 30, 1923 to James L. Hodge and Gussie M. Hodge.
Harry was raised in Missouri and moved to Pontiac, Michigan where he worked for General Motors in material control. After retirement, Harry and his wife, Barbara moved to Lakeland, Florida. From there, they moved to Clearwater Beach and he worked at the Clearwater Yacht Club for ten years. Their last move was to the The Villages, Florida.
Harry loved life and lived it to the fullest. He served his country in World War II and was a Past Master of Roosevelt Masonic Lodge #510 in Pontiac, Michigan.
He was loved dearly by his surviving children, Patricia L. Hodge, Donna M. Hodge (Tom Cruce), Harry Glen Hodge (Jeanette Bottaro-Hodge), and James Art Hodge, all residents of The Villages. He will be missed greatly by his eleven grandchildren, and twelve great grandchildren as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is also survived by two sisters, Violet Crane and Lillian Adams. He was precedeased by his wife of 66 years, Barbara T. Hodge and son Ronald E. Hodge. He was a joy and blessing to all that knew him.
A memorial service and internment will be at Christian Memorial Gardens in Rochester, Hills, Michigan.