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Joseph Hodge Obituary

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-inlaw, Ruby Hodge, Virginia McGuire Hodge, Wendell (Shirley) Linkous, R.B. Linkous, Wayne (Peggy) Linkous, Charlie Trump, Dolly Vest, Anna Lee Jones, and Wanda Linkous; and 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 on Saturday, September 6, 2008, from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Horne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, September 7, 2008, 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. The Hodge family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hornefuneralservices.com

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Published by Roanoke Times on Sep. 6, 2008.

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Joyce S. Jones

September 24, 2008

Dear Polly and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. Newell was such a good friend to everybody. Our family will truely miss him.

The Archie Sheppard family

KIM JOHNSTON

September 9, 2008

POLLY, JOEY, DEBBIE AND FAMILY, SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT NEWELL, HE WAS A SPECIAL PERSON AND WILL BE MISSED. CHERISH ALL THE SPECIAL MEMORIES YOU HAVE, YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

Phyllis Jones

September 8, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

kelly walters

September 7, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

Mary Beasley

September 7, 2008

My thoughts and prayers to the Hodge family.
Mary (Funkhouser) Beasley

lewis miles

September 6, 2008

Not only a good neighbor but, also a good friend.

Eva Jo Dove

September 6, 2008

Dear Polly and family,
My sincere condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. My Dad, (G.W.) worked with Newell for many years and rode back and forth from Christiansburg to Roanoke every day. Dad thought a lot of Newell and he enjoyed their friendship.
My prayers will be with you in the days ahead and may God comfort you, as only HE can!
Sincerely

Carl & Barbara Early

September 6, 2008

Polly, Joe, Debbie and Families,
We are thinking of you in this time of sorrow. We loved Newel and he was always so kind to us.
Be assured of our love and prayers for you,
Carl and Barbara Early
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Carolyn Cherry

September 6, 2008

So sorry to hear of Newell's passing, he and Polly were good neighbors and very good friends and I will miss him very much..Polly I love you and you are in my prayers....

Carl and Barbara Early

September 6, 2008

Polly, Joe, Debbie and Families,
We are thinking of you in this time of sorrow. We loved Newel and he was always so kind to us.
Be assured of our love and prayers for you,
Carl and Barbara Early
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Galen (Cole) Bonney

September 6, 2008

Uncle Newell was one of the nicest people. I'm really going to miss him.

Bonnie Lewis

September 6, 2008

Dear Family: Newell was one of the most loving and caring person and everyone who knew him, loved him. He was truly one of a kind. He'd do anything for anyone at anytime. He was such a good natured sole and will be so missed by so many of us. I will miss our talks. He was a very special friend and the family has suffered another tragic loss. To much to fast. Joe, Debbie & Polly; you know my heart is breaking for you all. God will help us all through another passing and I pray we all keep the faith and strength we will need for the days ahead. Having to say goodbye so soon after losing Virginia is just so very hard.
Much love.....Bonnie

Buddy & Beverly Wheeler

September 6, 2008

Joe and Debbie and Family
We are so sorry for your loss. May your memories bring you comfort. You are in our thoughts.

MILDRED MCGUIRE

September 6, 2008

IM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF NEWELL'S PASSING,MY HEART AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL AT THIS TIME

Vivian Mcneil Dickerson

September 6, 2008

Polly and children
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one . He will be missed greatly. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Judy Cole

September 6, 2008

Uncle Newell was the best, always ready & willing to help out anytime he was needed. We will truly miss him. We loved him very much and appreciated his visits to mother at the Methodist Home. The family has lost 2 dear siblings inside a month, with Virginia passing away in August. Polly, Joey & Debbie - we, too, feel your loss. Uncle Newell will truly be missed by all of us.
Judy Cole & family

Don and Marcelle Hanauer

September 6, 2008

We are so sorry for your lose. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
With deepest sympathy

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