Larry Hodge, 66, of Falkner, MS, passed away Tues., June 27th at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth.
He was born March 18, 1957, in Bolivar, Tennessee. He grew up as an only child with a father that loved to pull pranks and a mother that was as sweet at they come. He grew up and worked hard and played even harder. He sent 19 years working at Dover Elevator, 8 years working for himself, before moving on the driving a log truck for many years. He loved being outside, whether it be hunting, fishing, archery competitions, working on the farm, or simply piddling around. Larry was full of old sayings and stories and was always good for a laugh. He loved his family and his many, many friends he made throughout the years. Larry attended Crossroads Baptist Church in Falkner, MS.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman L. Hodge and Wilma (Nelson) Hodge. Larry leaves behind his wife, Loretta Hodge, whom he married on December 29, 2012; two sons, Michael (Randa) Hodge of Saucier, MS and Jason Hodge of Three Forks, MS; three daughters, April Luther of Pope, MS, Beverly (Jeremy) Bryant of McCool, MS and Emily Norwood of Lauren, MS. He also leaves behind six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
