William Humphries Hodge
January 22, 1925 - August 23, 2009
Murrells Inlet
William Humphries (Bill) Hodge, 83, of Murrell's Inlet, SC, passed away Sunday, September 8. Bill was born Saturday, May 23, 1936 in Greenville, South Carolina. He was the proud son of the late James Harold Hodge, Sr. and Frances Ward Hodge, who moved their family to Charlotte when Bill was eleven years old. He graduated from Harding High School in 1954, where he played football on the nation's top ranked high school team. Mr. Hodge served in the United States Army, after which He began his career in banking which lead to a life-long passion and career in politics and government with the N.C. Democratic Party, for which he served as the Executive Director, followed by serving as NC Regional Director of Dept. of Natural Resources and Community Development.
Bill's real love was people; his family, friends, and any soul he could touch. A devout Christian Methodist, he was passionately active with Cokesbury United Methodist in Charlotte and, upon retirement to Murrells Inlet, SC, with Belin United Methodist Church. "Coach Hodge" devoted his life to young people in athletics, as a leader of Youth Groups at Cokesbury, and to every friend his children ever brought home. For over sixty years he was married to his one true love, Gail Cox Hodge and together, they forged a family steeped in Christian values. Bill, along with Gail shared their deep love for their children, grandchildren, great grandson and in-laws, as they modeled and built lives of inclusion, stewardship, giving, kindness and unconditional love.
Bill is survived by his loving wife Gail Cox Hodge; sons, Kyle Hodge and wife Brooke; Stephen Hodge and wife, Carey; and daughter, Suzanne Hodge Pugh; as well as his grandchildren, Brittany, Lindsay, Jordan, Riley, Regan, Oliver, Wyatt and Mac and great-grandson, Weston, all of whom will greatly miss their precious Pops; His brother Morris Hodge (Evelene) and his sister Jane (Claude 'Sparky') Sparks; and many loving nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Hodge was preceded in death by his parents James Harold and Frances Ward Hodge, his beloved brothers Harold Hodge and Roddy Hodge and three brothers that passed as infants, Gene, Jerry and Russell Hodge.
A celebration of the life and Heavenly homecoming for Bill will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 12 at Belin Memorial United Methodist Church, Murrells Inlet, SC.
Memorials made be made to Aldersgate UMRC, Inc. in deep gratitude to the Asbury Health and Rehab staff family for the outstanding care and love given to Bill in his final weeks. Online condolences may be made at www.HankinsandWhittington.com.

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Published by The Sun News on Sep. 11, 2019.

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Garie Beal

September 12, 2019

Gail and family. Steve and I are going to miss Bill very much. I looked forward to sitting with ya'll every Wednesday night at Creek Ratz. I am sure that Bill has found a good band in Heaven and is probably learning how to line dance. You and your famlily are in my prayers. I love you.

Rusty Hicks

September 11, 2019

Dear Gail, Kyle, Suzanne and Stephen: Laurie and I were so saddened to hear of Bill's passing. He was a great man and I have such fond memories of him and your family. We are thinking and praying for your family and families during this time.

Lori Lyle

September 11, 2019

Ms. Gail, Suzy, Kyle, and family... I'm so very sorry to hear about your loss. Reading about Coach Hodge took me back to the days when life was so simple as a 10 year old little girl learning to play softball and swimming daily in the summers at Idlewild Olympic Club. He was a wonderful coach, and somewhat of a father figure to me back in those days. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to each of you.

Lynn & Marjorie Burris

September 11, 2019

Marjorie and I are sadden to hear of Bill's passing. Have tried to reach you and other family members to no avail, either busy numbers or no longer in use. Last we saw of you two and extended family was for Becky's service in February this year.

Wish we had known that you had been in the Charlotte area these last days so we could have visited with you.

We so regret that we will not be able to be with you on Thursday in MI. Our love and peace be with all of you at this time.

Love always!!!

Barb and Bud Sherman

September 11, 2019

Dear Gail and family.
We are so sorry to hear of Bills passing. You both moved in two weeks before we did. What fun years watching Bill getting into so many projects and kidding around with the neighbors. He will be missed on Shinnecock but fond memories of him will remain.

September 11, 2019

Dearest friend Gail and family, My deepest condolences on Bill's passing. I was saddened to read of his death. Love you both very much.
Love and Prayers, Ann Cotton

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