Mr. Gerald E. Hodge's Obituary

Obituary For Mr. Gerald E. Hodge

Youngstown A homegoing celebration in honor of Mr. Gerald Elliott Hodge, will be held Saturday February 25, 2023, at 11am Boardman United Methodist Church, 6809 Market Street, Boardman, Ohio. Known to most as “Elliott”, he entered eternal rest on February 15, 2023, due to complications from a previous heart condition. He was born March 25, 1969, to Joseph Hodge Jr. and Naomi Thompson. After attending South High School, Elliott worked various delivery jobs. He was most recently employed by Sherwin Williams and Emerines Towing. Since childhood, Elliott had a strong love of cars, forming many lifelong friendships through this hobby. He also loved to fish, travel, and spend time with his family. Yearly family vacations to the Outer Banks of North Carolina were very special to him. He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, Karla Hodge. His children, Diamond Steele, Demario (Danasia) Hoyt, Autumn (CJ) Steele, Mikalia (Dontasja) Hodge, Tavares (Brooke) Hodge, Nevaeh Williams, and Anyah Williams. Grandsons Braydan, Tobias and Demaurri. His mother, Naomi (Greg) Thompson, stepmother Karen Patton and siblings, Kevin (Faith) Hodge, Stephanie (Jovonna) Solomon, Tiffany Hodge and Joy Hodge, Greg Thompson, Porcha Thompson and Kristen (John) Thompson. Uncles Renaldo Hodge, Marcellus Bowman Jr., and his aunt, Sharon Tutwiler. He also leaves two best friends who were like brothers, Matthew Patterson, and James Johnson. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Hodge Jr., Grandparents Joseph Sr. and Wanita Hodge as well as, Marcellus and Elizabeth Bowman. Friends may call from 10am – 11am at Boardman United Methodist Church.

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Daniel Huertas sent Love & Compassion Arrangement for Mr. Gerald E. Hodge - February 24, 2023

I appreciate all you have done for me throughout my life. I will keep your memories in my heart now and forever. Praying for strength and sending my love to Karla and the family. Love, Danny

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Karla and family, We are so sorry for your great loss. You have our deepest sympathy. Lisa Rosenthal and family

There will never be another like my brother. My heart is heavy yet my memories are filled with a joy I will hold on to dearly the rest of my days to come. "Ell"💖😥

Karla, we would like to express our sincere condolences and deepest sympathies to you and your family. Jim & Cindy Tupper and Family

Sending love and peace to you and the family right now and wishing the love you and El shared and created surrounds you.

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Lifting you and your family up in love and prayers. -Kelly McAlea

Prayers for comfort and strength to the Hodge family.. Dawn and Miyah Williams

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