Jerald Hodson Obituary
He was born in Dayton, OH and lived in Wareham for 40 years.
Mr. Hodson worked as a carpenter in the area for many years.
He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and spending time with his grandchildren. Most of all, he was a devoted father and grandfather.
Survivors include his children, Jerald Hodson and his wife, Rachel of Mattapoisett, Richard H. Hodson of West Wareham, and Melanie Hodson of Fall River; his stepchildren, Amy King of New Bedford and Joey King of Wareham; his mother, Janet (Dumford) Hodson of West Wareham; his sisters, Kolleen "Kay" Sergeant of Xenia, OH, Laura Nye of TX and Jennifer Hodson of Wareham; 7 grandchildren. He was predeceased by his father, Max Hodson.
Services will be private.
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2599 Cranberry Highway (Route 28), Wareham, MA 02571
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