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Gary Hodges Obituary
Cumberland Furnace, TN
Gary Jake Hodges, age 75, went to be with his Lord Friday, September 22, 2017 at his home in Cumberland Furnace.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at First Baptist Church, Clarksville, with the Revs. Bill Graham and Larry Riley officiating. Gary will be laid to rest in the Potts Cemetery.
The Hodges family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home and from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church.
Gary entered into this life on January 1, 1942 in Montgomery County to the late Calvin and Pearl McWhorter Hodges. He graduated from Montgomery County Central High School, the University of Tennessee Knoxville and UT Law School. He practiced law for over 40 years and had a passion for missions, traveled with a servant's heart to such places as China, Guatemala, and Brazil. Additionally, he was a member of the church family at First Baptist Church and served on various boards and committees as well as serving as a board member for Elisha's Chamber Ministries. Gary was a Loving father and counted his greatest joy being "Grandfather" to his four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years Portia Hodges.
Survivors include his daughter, Rachel H. Wall and her husband David; grandchildren, Katelyn, Jack, Charlie, and Jane Cavitt; and siblings,Kenneth Hodges, Rebecca Baggett, Delois Kennedy, and Opal Kennedy.
Nephews serving as pallbearers will be Larry Waynick, Steve Waynick, Paul Potts, Mark Beard, Michael Baggett, Rob Kennedy, Chris Kennedy, Donnie Plaster, David Greer, and Jason Potts.
Memorials are preferred to either The Bodine School, 2432 Yester Oaks Dr., Germantown, TN 38139 or to Elisha's Chamber Ministries, P.O. Box 645, Clarksville, TN 37041.
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Gilbert Williamson
September 20, 2019
I am sad to hear Mr. Hodges has past. He was a great friend, he help me when it seem the whole world was against me. God Bless you my friend and God Bless your family. God Speed
Marinda and Michael Grimes
July 1, 2019
I was sadden to hear of his passing! I just found out today. My boyfriend Michael and I were there for his wife's passing. We changed duty stations from TN to TX and I had spoke to him briefly before he passed. He was supposed to come visit. My prayers and condolences are with his family. I'm so sorry for your lost. He was a very sweet and kind man. And I'm thankful we had an opportunity to meet him and become friends. Sorry this post is sooooo terribly late.
Betty Atkins
September 22, 2018
I miss my dear friend Gary. I can't believe that he is gone.
Andrea Klimek
December 20, 2017
I am so sorry I just found this notice. I was searching to find Gary and Portias address to send a holiday greeting.
Condolences to the family from his cousins in Michigan.
Alice Gibson
Andrea Klimek
Anita Terry - Daughters of Maurice Hodges
Rosalie Hite
September 25, 2017
We will miss Gary. He was a good friend to our family. Condolences to all the family.. Vernon and Rosalie Hite
Kimberly Turner
September 25, 2017
Gary was one of the first attorneys to welcome me to Tennessee. He always had a smile and kind word and I will certainly miss him. My deepest sympathy to his family.
Don Jarrell
September 24, 2017
So sorry. He was a good friend and brother in Christ. Our condolences to his family
Cheryl Castle
September 24, 2017
So very sorry to hear of Gary's passing. We will certainly miss him at the Circuit Court Clerk's Office. He was always a great friend and such a gentleman.
LINDA BEARD
September 24, 2017
So sorry for your loss
Charles and Linda Bumpus
September 24, 2017
We wish to express our sincere condolences to the entire family!
Kristie Sullivan
September 24, 2017
Rachel and family I will miss both him and Portia so much. Prayers for you during such sad losses.
Frank Walton
September 23, 2017
A great friend. Such a fun Time Sandra and I had for years with Gary and Portia.
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