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Obituary For Deacon Ernest Hodge
On Tuesday, December 31, 2024, Deacon Ernest Hodge 90, of Timberwood Dr., Martinsville transitioned peacefully from this earthly life at Martinsville Health & Rehab Center. He was born in Martinsville, VA on October 6, 1934, to the late William Hodge and Annie Hairston Hodge.
In addition to his parents, Ernest was preceded in death by three brothers, George Hodge, Rufus Hodge and Micheal Hodge, two sisters, Estella Shockley and Natalie Hodge and one granddaughter, Shaneka Broadnax.
Ernest was a member of United House of Prayer where he served as a Deacon. He was a retired Plasterer.
Those left to cherish his memory includes his loving wife of sixty-four years, Cora Carson Hodge of the home; four daughters, Evelyn Carson of Martinsville, VA, Michele Hodge Smith of Greensboro, NC, Sharon Hodge of Martinsville, VA and Melissa Robin Hodge of Alexandria, VA; one son, Earnest "Punkin" Hodge of Martinsville, VA; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three sisters, Margie Brown of Kernersville, NC, Marina Hodge of Martinsville, VA and Annie C. Foushee of Hollis, NY; two brothers, Johnny Hodge (Joanne) of Greensboro, NC and Adam Hodge (Adante) of Martinsville, VA; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 11 a.m. at the United House of Prayer for All People, 602 Fayette St., Martinsville with Elder C. Herrion, Eulogist. Interment will follow at Carver Memorial Gardens, 869 Parkway Dr., Martinsville.
A public viewing will be held on Friday, January 10, 2025, at Hairston Funeral Home, 301 Fayette St., Martinsville between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Other times, the family will receive friends at the residence, 104 Timberwood Dr., Martinsville.
Courteous, efficient and dependable services provided by Hairston Funeral Home.
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Peace to St. Hodge and Family:
I, St. Theodora Mays from Seattle, WA (formally from the G'boro Church State), wish to express my deepest heartfelt sympathy to you and your family in the loss of Deacon Hodge.
He was such a GENTLE and KIND man who had a WONDERFUL SMILE that will forever live on in the memory of my mind! I pray that God will grant you all His "PEACE" that passes all understanding to bring you all through this difficult time now and in the days beyond.
Just remember....The SHELL that housed his soul will be gone, But the Memories he left, and HIS SPIRIT will live on! May God BLESS and COMFORT you and your family with his PEACE AND WITH HIS LOVE!
My heart goes out to the Hodge family, Truly Deacon Hodge will never be forgotten. With Love and Sympathy. Elder D.Wells and Family
Condolences to the Hodge family Deacon Hodge loved playing his tambourine and singing his song "I shall not be moved" for prayer and praise service. He will be truly missed. Condolences, The Armstrong and Chandler Family
My heart goes out to you and your family. Sending love, thoughts, and prayers to you and your family during this tough time. "Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted." - Matthew 5:4 KJV
Prayers for wife and family Cousin Earnest..Sleep in the Almighty..Love you all
My deepest condolences to my cousin Robin and the family for the loss of Uncle Ernest, I will forever remember him running service and beating that tambourine side ways. It was always fascinated to watch him stay on beat while he sang the songs of zion. Uncle Ernest you will forever be missed. You've always been a supportive father to your children and a great husband through the years. Your legacy shows that to all. I love you, however God loves you BEST. SIP Uncle Ernest. Cheryl Carson - Charlotte NC
To the Hodge Family, I was saddened to hear of Deacon Hodge's passing. I have known the family since I very young growing up in the House of Prayer in the Greensboro State. I pray that God will grant you comfort, peace and strength as you go through your time of loss and bereavement. St. Lossie Deans, UHOP-Rocky Mount
Our deepest condolences to my Aunt Cora and cousins. Uncle Ernest was a man of few words but showed his love by his actions. I regret I can't be there with my family but know I'm thinking of you especially during this time. SIP Uncle Ernest!!! Smooth & Angel Acker, Los Angeles, CA
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