1929
Hodge
2008
Hodge Joseph
June 9, 1929 — September 4, 2008
On September 4, 2008, Joseph “Newell” Hodge, 79 of Christiansburg, VA went to be with his Lord and Savior.
He retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad after 40 years of service and was a member of the Isaac Walton League.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hundley and Zella Hodge, five brothers Coy, Roy, Paul, John and Wilmer (Bill) Hodge and a sister Virginia Hodge. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years Polly Linkous Hodge, son Joseph “Joe” Hodge, daughter and son-in-law, Debbie (Chester) Linkous and Robert Ruble who was as dear as his own son. Grandchildren, Ginger (Tim) Cromer and Dottie (Todd) Burris and great-grandchildren Cassidy, Kaylyn and Caleb Cromer and Laci and Marley Burris. He is survived by two brothers and sisters-in-law, Sidney (Shirley) and Carl (Kathy) Hodge and three sisters and brother-in-law Alma Epperly, Allie Miles, and Joyce (Bill) Czerniakiewicz. He is also survived by brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Ruby Hodge, Virginia McGuire Hodge; Wendell (Shirley) Linkous, R.B. Linkous, Wayne (Peggy) Linkous, Charlie Trump, Dolly Vest, Anna Lee Jones, and Wanda Linkous also numerous nieces, nephews and close friends.
The family would like to thank Dr. Goldschmidt of NRV Cancer Center, Carilion Clinic Hospice, Anna Lee Jones and Rita Jones for the care giving they provided. The family will receive friends Saturday, September 6, 2008 from 5 p.m until 8 p.m. at the Horne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Sunday, September 7, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Glennard Quesenberry with interment to follow in Sunset Cemetery.
The Pallbearers are Tommy Early, Bubby Jones, Chuck Early, Malcolm Woolwine, Kevin Cressell and Red Smith. Honorary pallbearers are Ms. Frankie Whittaker and Ms. Patsy Martin.
He retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad after 40 years of service and was a member of the Isaac Walton League.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hundley and Zella Hodge, five brothers Coy, Roy, Paul, John and Wilmer (Bill) Hodge and a sister Virginia Hodge. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years Polly Linkous Hodge, son Joseph “Joe” Hodge, daughter and son-in-law, Debbie (Chester) Linkous and Robert Ruble who was as dear as his own son. Grandchildren, Ginger (Tim) Cromer and Dottie (Todd) Burris and great-grandchildren Cassidy, Kaylyn and Caleb Cromer and Laci and Marley Burris. He is survived by two brothers and sisters-in-law, Sidney (Shirley) and Carl (Kathy) Hodge and three sisters and brother-in-law Alma Epperly, Allie Miles, and Joyce (Bill) Czerniakiewicz. He is also survived by brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Ruby Hodge, Virginia McGuire Hodge; Wendell (Shirley) Linkous, R.B. Linkous, Wayne (Peggy) Linkous, Charlie Trump, Dolly Vest, Anna Lee Jones, and Wanda Linkous also numerous nieces, nephews and close friends.
The family would like to thank Dr. Goldschmidt of NRV Cancer Center, Carilion Clinic Hospice, Anna Lee Jones and Rita Jones for the care giving they provided. The family will receive friends Saturday, September 6, 2008 from 5 p.m until 8 p.m. at the Horne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Sunday, September 7, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Glennard Quesenberry with interment to follow in Sunset Cemetery.
The Pallbearers are Tommy Early, Bubby Jones, Chuck Early, Malcolm Woolwine, Kevin Cressell and Red Smith. Honorary pallbearers are Ms. Frankie Whittaker and Ms. Patsy Martin.
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