WILLIE HODGE

HODGE FUNERAL SERVICE for Mr. Willie Henry Hodge, age 74, will be held 2 PM, SATURDAY, July 21, 2012 at Philippian Community Church, Bishop Virgil Jones, Sr. Pastor with the Rev. Darryl Wakefield, Pastor of Christian Fellowship Center, officiating. Mr. Hodge passed away July 16, 2012 in a local hospital. A native of Calhoun County, GA, having resided in Jacksonville, FL, where he received his early education graduating from Stanton Senior High School-Class of 1957. Furthering his education, he earned his Barber License from Jones College. He was a self employed Carpenter and Owner/ Operator of Interior Design with 40 years of dedicated service. Mr. Hodge was a member of The Sanctuary @ Mt. Calvary. He was the owner of The J-Notes Band. Survivors include his children, Anthony Wright (Gail), Ms. Karen V. Hodge, Mrs. Leah Hobson (Louis); 3 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; sisters, Mrs. Doris Jacob, Mrs. Bernice Hart (Ulysess); Mrs. Savilla Bailey, Ms. Inez Hodge, Mrs. Mamie Shaw, Mrs. Nellie Tunsill (Lawrence); brothers, Willie A. Hodge (Elease), Saul Hodge, Larry Hodge (Lisa) and Donald Hodge; aunt, Mrs. Inez Head; a number of other relatives and friends. Mr. Hodge will rest in the mortuary for visitation FRIDAY from 5 PM until 8 PM and at the church Saturday from NOON until the hour of service. Interment will be held in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends are asked to assemble at the church under the direction of ALPHONSO WEST MORTUARY, INC., 4409 Soutel Dr. 904-766-9671. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com