Mr. Alphonse "Al" Hodge, 55, of Salem, AL died Tuesday, July 26, 2022 in Columbus, GA.

Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. EST, Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at St. Paul C.M.E. Church Cemetery, Crawford, AL with Rev. Dr. Raynetta Prevo-Williams, pastor, officiating. Visitation will be Monday, August 1, 2022 from 1-5 p.m. EST.

"Al" was born on July 10, 1967 in Columbus, GA. He was a graduate of Smiths Station High School and Columbus Technical College. He worked as a Graphic Artist for Kudzu~The Game for more than 20 years.

"Phonse", "Al", "Flap", "Bird Mouth", "Hodge" and "Uncle A" as everyone had affectionate names for him, was the jokester of the family, always sarcastic and quick witted. He enjoyed classic cars and hanging out with his son, Dauton.

His memory is kept alive by those closest to him, his son, Dauton K. Hodge; loving parents, Melvin and Dorothy Hodge; sister, Derika Griffin; niece and nephew, Autumn Gary and David Griffin; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, family, friends, classmates and co-workers. He will be cherished, missed and eternally loved by many.