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James Hodge

1936 - 2013

James Hodge obituary, 1936-2013, Eugene, OR

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1936

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2013

James Hodge Obituary

James JL Hodge (Jim to all his friends) of Elmira, Oregon passed away April 17, 2013 at his home due to complications from diabetes and heart disease at the age of 76. He was born August 24, 1936 in Atkins, Arkansas.

He grew up in Russellville, Arkansas. At the age of 14 he moved to St. Louis Missouri and at age 17 moved to Tillamook, Oregon. He joined the Navy in 1956. He returned on leave to his hometown of Tillamook where he met his beautiful bride- to- be Margene. They married August 2, 1958. They were stationed at Treasure Island, San Francisco, CA until his honorable discharge from the Navy in 1962. They moved to Noti (previously called Starcamp) and then settled in Elmira where they have resided at the same residence for 50+ years. James worked for International Paper in Vaughn, Or for 25+ years and then Rosboro, Springfield, OR until his retirement.

James enjoyed his love and hobby of building and restoring antique cars of which he just completed a 1936 Ford, wheeling and dealing, being involved with the antique car clubs of which he was a founding member of each, working and tinkering around his property, and spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Margene and their dog Shorty, his son Calvin and daughter-in-law Katie and their children Kody and Kayela all of Springfield, Or; daughter Sharon and son-in-law Brian and their children, Derik, Jeremy, and Tyler all of Rocklin, CA; and son James (Buddy) from Elmira, Or and his children, Lacey of Grants Pass, Oregon, and Jesse of Eugene, Oregon.

A memorial service will be held at Lane Memorial Gardens, 5300 West 11th Ave, Eugene, Or on Tuesday, April 23, 2013. Private viewing will be at 9am and 11am for Graveside Services. A Celebration of Life Gathering immediately following at Elmira Grange Hall, 88764 Sprague St, Elmira, Oregon.

Arrangements by Musgrove's at Lane Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home in Eugene

Published by Eugene Register-Guard on Apr. 21, 2013.
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Dear Sweet Marge and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Jim was one of a kind...a fun loving/sweet/all around good guy that lived his life with fullness that was inspiring. It was an honor to know him and have as a neighbor. Take care and know your friends love you and will be there for you. Linda Nichols

linda nichols

May 13, 2013

Dear Margene and Family, we are very grateful for the love and friendship we have received from you and Jim over the years. Thank you for your many years of hard work in preparing for the I.P. company reunions. We enjoyed each and every one very much. Jim will be greatly missed. He was a outstanding man. Gary and Sue Welton, Florence, OR

Gary Welton

April 24, 2013

Here a candle to light you way

Linda Shafer

April 23, 2013

Dear Margene and family,
Red and I are praying for peace for all of you and we are praying the Lord camps angels around you and just gives you all the good memories to enjoy with eachother. We ask for this in Jesus name. Amen.

Red and Ksthy McElroy

April 22, 2013

Chris & Toots

April 22, 2013

Dear Marge and family, We are praying for peace and strength while you endure the loss of Jim, We Love you, David and Milly Kennedy

April 22, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Margie. So sorry to hear about Jim. Love you, Ford & Phyllis Wood

Phyllis Wood

April 22, 2013

Sorry for your loss

Joey Clarke

April 22, 2013

Rest in Peace my Dear Dear Friend you will be Missed. Mike and I have always enjoyed your stories of life and most of all we enjoyed the time we were able to spend with you and Marge. And to your lovely wife and family your hearts go out to them. You will always be in our thoughts and prayers Stay strong. And remember the good times that JL brought to all that met him. We love you Marge.

Mike &Linda Shafer

April 21, 2013

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