Paul Hodge Sr.
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Paul Wayne Hodge Sr., 74, of Dowagiac, passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 in St. Joseph.
He was born on February 12, 1947 to the late James Alfred and Maidress Jenny (Hardin) Hodge in Steele, MO. On February 2, 1967 Paul married the love of his life, Sharon Grissom in Dowagiac. Together they had 2 sons. Paul served proudly in the U.S. Navy. He also had a love for buying and selling guns, garage selling, motorcycles and music. Paul loved his guitars and was in many different bands over his years.
Paul is survived by his wife of 54 years, Sharon Hodge; sons, Paul (Kayli) Wayne Hodge II, Daniel (Sarah) Ray Hodge; brother, Larry Hodge; sisters, Frances Caruthers, Evelyn Caruthers, Belinda Checkley; grandchildren, Brittany (Alex Portillo) Hodge, Nathan (Sarah Cramer) Hodge, Dustin (Court Brisbois) Hodge, Aaron (Meg) Hodge, Courtney (Americo Martinez) Hodge, Parker Hodge, Addison Hodge; great-grandchildren, Syles Hodge, Maya Loya, Raylynn Portillo, Keanu Hodge, and 1 on the way.
He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Maidress; and brothers, James Hodge Jr., Lester Hodge, and Bobby Hodge.
Funeral service for Paul will be held at Noon on Monday, March 8, 2021 at Hoven Funeral Home, Buchanan. Visitation will take place 1 hour prior from 11 - 12 pm. Burial will follow at Wayne Cemetery in Dowagiac. Memorial donations may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516 or National Kidney Foundation Finance Department 30 East 33rd St. New York, NY 10016. Online condolences may be made at www.hovenfunerals.com. Masks will be REQUIRED at the funeral home.