Milton E. Hodges Sr.

Milton E. Hodges Sr. obituary, Knoxville, TN

Milton E. Hodges Sr.

Milton Hodges Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 11, 2010.
HODGES, MILTON E., SR. - born September 11, 1930 in Knoxville, expired June 9, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital after a brief illness. Preceded in death by parents, Ralph and Bertha Hodges; twin brother, Hilton; sisters, Leora Butler, Etolia Hamlett, Elizabeth Revels and Katherine Revels Moore. Survivors: son, Milton (Ann) Hodges, Maryville; daughters, Mrs. Pamela ((Ralph) Humphrey, Radcliff, KY, Mrs. Wendy (Leroy) Penson, Maryville, Mrs. Ramona (Aubrey) Totten, Kingsland, GA and Ms. Donita Cheatham, Knoxville; former wife and friend, Helen J. Hodges; devoted nephew, Gerald Revels; grandchildren, Tammie Clark, Mrs. Pamela (Omar) Graves, Mrs. Takisha (Ike) Diugu, Helena Humphrey, Raquel Mason, Jessica Mason, Shemia Dupree, El'lashia Sutton, Nasaysha Cheatham, Audrey Totten, Avius Hodges, Montez Faulkner and Randy Dupree; nine great grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; brother, Rev. Hubert (Mary) Hodges; extended family member, Mrs. Seldon Eastern, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; a host of other nieces, nephews and cousins; a very devoted friend, Rev. Charles McDuffy and family and The Open Door Church family. Mr. Hodges was a member and pianist at The Open Door Church for years, a member of the Southern Travelers Gospel Singers for 40 years, the Swan Silvertone Singers and other quartets. He loved gospel music. The Hodges family will be at the home of his daughter, Wendy Penson, 125 Garwood Lane, Maryville, TN. Family visitation is from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 12 at Greater Warner Tabernacle AME Zion Church with the funeral service to follow immediately. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, Alcoa Highway, Rev. Steve Simpson, Eulogist. Jarnigan and Son Mortuary in charge of arrangements . www.jarnigansmortuary.com

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June 18, 2010

Cynthia Goins, AE Class of 1977 posted to the memorial.

June 14, 2010

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June 13, 2010

Kathy Johnson posted to the memorial.

Cynthia Goins, AE Class of 1977

June 18, 2010

To Milton, Mrs Hodges, Pam, Wendy, Mona, and Donita, I am sorry for your loss. Please know that my prayers are with your family

June 14, 2010

To Wendy and Hodges Family
Our deepest sympathy you have on behalf of your Father. A man who truly led a spirit filled life! May God bless you and keep you and continue to know that God is.
Paul & Darlene Sudderth
Mother Love Baptist Church Family

Kathy Johnson

June 13, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Janice Johnson

June 12, 2010

Helen, Wendy, Pam, Donita, Ramona, and Jr. so sorry to read about the passing of your Dad/Husband. I'm sorry I missed the service. I will keep you in my prayers for comfort and strength during this time.

June 12, 2010

Donita and Family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss and I pray that God will speedily mend your broken hearts and allow you to remember your father without heartache ,but with warm memories of the times you have shared. You are not alone just remember God is with you always.I am praying for you.
KA Guydon
Nashville,TN.

angela anderson

June 12, 2010

My prayers are with you all,may God bless you all.

G. Felton Brown

June 12, 2010

Mona and family,
May the peace of God be with you, Donita, Wendy and Milton during this time of grief. Your classmates A-E High 1980

REV. JOHN & DIANE JORDAN

June 12, 2010

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Carl & Debra Ursery (Tinsley)

June 11, 2010

Our prayers are with you doing your time of sorrow. Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not on your own understanding.

Angela & Kenneth Mullins

June 11, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

odessa Carr

June 11, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in
your hour of sorrow, may GOD bless you
and give you comfort.
Odessa Carr.

Bettye Lenoir

June 11, 2010

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Vickie Oderson

June 11, 2010

We would like to extend our deepest sympathy and prayers during this most trying times. We know that there are still some dark hours and days to follow. we will continue to lift your family up to the only one who can give the comfort you all need. We love you all. May God continue to shower blessings of peace on each of you.

Cynthia Burems

June 11, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

June 11, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Katie Griffin

June 11, 2010

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

Marie Glass,McMorris

June 11, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

June 11, 2010

May God bless and keep you all in this ,your time of greivance,He is still on the Throne and He reigns. Charles Hayes

Kay Williams-Moulden

June 11, 2010

To Wendy, Milton and Family
My prayer goes out to all of you during this time. Remember to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Keep God first and he will comfort you through the rough times.

Joshalyn Hundley

June 11, 2010

Donita,
I send heartfelt condolences on behlaf of the A-E Class of 1981 and we are ferventy praying for all of you.
Joshalyn Hundley~ Knoxville TN

The Cason Family

June 11, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Rudy & Cynthia Dirl

June 11, 2010

Milton and family, We extend our sincere condolences in the passing of your father. We pray God's comforter be with you during this time and the days ahead. Love and prayers

June 11, 2010

THE CLASS OF 1982:SENDS THERE CONDOLENCES TO THE MILTON,AND HODGES FAMILY.GOD BLESS!

June 11, 2010

NASASHA, JUST WANT TO SAY IM SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR GRANDFATHER!MAY GOD BE WITH YOU ALWAYS.YOURS TRULY SHENORA BONE

Mechelle Robinson

June 11, 2010

Hodge Family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss and want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Donita and Wendy, if you need anything just let us know.
With Love,
Mechelle & McKensee Robinson, Dorothy Nichols and Lisa Pruitt

June 11, 2010

TO DONITA AND FAMILY:MY HEART AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU'LL.MAY GOD COMFORT,AND KEEP YOU AT TIMES SUCH AS THESE. YOURS TRULY MS.NIECEY (MURPHY)BONE.

Elaine Tabors

June 11, 2010

Our hearts go out to you Donita, Nasaysha and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Much Love The Tabors Family, Timothy Sr., Elaine, Timothy II and Tyra(God Child)

Elaine Tabors

June 11, 2010

Our hearts goes out to you, Donita, Nasaysha and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Much Love The Tabors Family, Timothy Sr., Elaine, Timothy II and Tyra(God Child)

Charlene & Alicia Lewis

June 11, 2010

To Donita & Nasasha,
Please know that Alicia and I are praying for you and your family during this difficult time. Keep trusting in God and leaning on Him for strength and He will give you comfort now and in the days to come.

June 11, 2010

To my Dearest Friend Wendy and Milton Jr. and Family, my Prayers are always with you, love you all. Trust, keep the Faith, God will see you through, it has been proven, I'm a living witness. Love, Joyce and the entire Cantrell Family.

Toya Cham

June 11, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.

Toya Cham
Open Door Church

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