Calling(s)

Thursday, July 29, 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM Destiny Family of Faith, 445 North Riley Street, Kendallville

Friday, July 30, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Destiny Family of Faith, 445 North Riley Street, Kendallville

Service

Friday, July 30, 2:00 PM Destiny Family of Faith, 445 North Riley Street, Kendallville

Obituary

James M. Hodge, 72, of Wolcottville died Sunday, July 25, 2021, at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio.

He was born August 27, 1948, in Kendallville to George and Marcella (Bidwell) Hodge.

On September 2, 1972, in South Milford he married Linda Hicks. She preceded him in death on August 14, 1998.

He honorably served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Vietnam.

Mr. Hodge retired after 35 years with Starcraft RV in Topeka.

He was a volunteer fireman for the South Milford Fire Department for 46 years.

Jim enjoyed hunting, fishing, mushroom hunting, and traveling. Driving his antique fire truck in area parades provided him countless hours of enjoyment. And, he dearly loved his grandchildren.

Surviving are two daughters, Nicole (Matthew) Gisel of Wawaka and Amanda (Andrew) Becker of Kendallville; three sons, Kevin (Teresa Smith) Hodge of Kendallville, Klent (April) Hodge of Kendallville, and Brock (Paige) Hodge of Angola; his companion of 21 years, Carol Pfeiffer of Wolcottville and her children Kurtis Davies of Topeka and Karen Davies of Indianapolis; seven grandchildren, Blaine Gisel, Trey Gisel, Ethan Becker, Luke Hodge, Madison Hodge, Megan Jansen, and Adam Jagger; a sister, Barb (Doug) Fennell of Howe; and sister-in-law, Sandra Hodge of South Milford.

He was also preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Howard L. Hodge.

Funeral services will be Friday, July 30, 2021, at 2 p.m. at Destiny Family of Faith, 445 North Riley Street, Kendallville with Pastor Mike Albaugh officiating.

Burial will follow at Woodland Cemetery in Wolcottville.

Honor guard services will be provided by the Veterans Honor Guard and active duty members of the U.S. Army.

Visitation is Thursday, July 29, 2021, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Destiny Family of Faith and one hour prior to the service on Friday.

A fireman's service will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday at the church.

Preferred memorials may be directed to the funeral home for funeral expenses.

Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville is assisting the family with arrangements.

View a video tribute after Thursday or hare memories and condolences at www.youngfamilyfuneralhome.com