James D. Hodge, age 84, of Bagley, passed away on March 13, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife Shirley Jane Hodge, brother Thomas Hodge and sisters Bonnie Trujillo, Tilda Williams, Vee Hill and Jessie Mitchell.
He is survived by two sons J. D. (Kim) Hodge, Jr., and Steve (Michelle) Hodge, daughter Crystal (Todd) Merkel, six grandchildren Kyle (Katlyn) Hodge, Kayla (Derek) Payne, Aaron (Riley) Massey, Emily (Tyler) Nelson, Allison Hodge, and Ava Merkel and a great grandchild Reagan Hodge.
Mr. Hodge loved his family, was the best husband, father and grandfather anyone could ask for. He was a friend to everyone, as he never met a stranger. He loved to hunt, play golf and fish. He retired from Country Gas after 23 years with them.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 17, 2024, at 2:00pm in New Horizon Chapel with Bro. Greg Davis officiating. Burial will follow in New Horizon Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 12:30 until service time at the funeral home.
New Horizon Funeral Home Directing
