Hairston Funeral Home | Martinsville, VA

Obituary For Johnny Ben Hodge

Johnny Ben Hodge 80, of Stoney Mt. Road, Martinsville, VA, departed this life on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at Piney Forest Health & Rehabilitation Center, Danville, VA. He was born in Henry County, VA on April 22, 1940, the son of the late Johnny Hodge and the late Verna Bell Grant Hodge.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Martin Hodge; one son, Michael Hodge; five brothers, Goldie Hodge, Henry Clay Hodge, William D. Hodge, Clarence Hodge, and James Hodge; and four sisters, Bonnie Hairston, Annie Hairston, Glenor Devins, and Lucille Ritson.

Johnny was a member of Moral Hill Missionary Baptist Church, and retired from W.M. Bassett Furniture Company after many years of service.

Johnny leaves to cherish his memory, one son, Gary D. (Carla) Hodge of Martinsville, VA; three daughters, Cynthia H. (Greg) Preston and Cloresa Hodge both of Martinsville, VA and Karen H. (Dennis) Green of Axton, VA; one sister, Shirley Patterson of Cascade, VA; eight grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 1 p.m. at Carver Memorial Gardens with Reverend Matthew Brown, Eulogist. A public viewing will be held on Monday, March 1, 2021 at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. In accordance with the CDC, a face covering, and social distancing is required. Other times, the family will be receiving friends at the home of his daughter, Cloresa Hodge, 147 Falcon Rd., Martinsville, VA.

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Sorry for the loss of your Father Larry Eggleston an Family

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Praying for the family and friends. I remember Mr. Hodge when I was a young kid playing in his yard with Gary and the other neighborhood kids. Eric Hairston, Hampton, VA

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Praying for the family —- Maurice Adams & Family

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Sorry for your Loss, Sending condolences and a Heartfelt prayer that God's loving presence will bring Comfort to the Family. The Life Society, Hazel W. Spencer, President.

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Praying for the Family - Brian Martin & Family

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Praying for the family,and friends.

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