Brent Joe Hodge

Brent Hodge Obituary

SUMTER — Brent Joe Hodge, age 30, and beloved husband of Casey Hodge, died Sunday, November 29, 2009 at Palmetto Health Richland Hospital in Columbia, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Born in Sumter on November 6, 1979, he was the son of Joe Willie Hodge, IV and Tina P. Griffin of Sumter. He was a 1998graduate of Stokes Christian Academy in Manning and was employed with FN Manufacturing in Columbia. Brent was an avid football fan who was loyal to the University of South Carolina Gamecocks and the New Orleans Saints. In addition, he enjoyed fantasy football, playing video games, and collecting rare coins. He possessed a passion for life and lit up any room he walked in. His unique sense of humor and laughter was contagious and was an inspiration to his family and friends. There are many things Brent will be remembered for, but none more important than his love for his family and his radiant smile.

In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by a daughter, Bridgit Caitlyn Hodge of the home; a brother, Joseph Shane Hodge of Myrtle Beach, SC; two sisters, Stacey Leigh Hodge and Skyler Gabrielle Hodge both of Sumter; two step-sisters, Kayla Huhs and Anna Marie Huhs both of Sumter; paternal grandmother, Carolyn Annette Rimmer of Manning; step-father, Michael Griffin; a niece, Shayley McLeod; a nephew, William Atkinson; and an aunt, Tammie Hodge, who holds a very special place in Brent’s heart.

He was predeceased by grandparents, Joe Willie Hodge, III, Sarah Frances LaCrosse, and George Lamar Proctor.

A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm Friday, December 4, 2009, in the Bullock Funeral Home Chapel. Honored to officiate is the Reverend Clay Smith. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Bullock Funeral Home Thursday, December 3, 2009, from 6:00 until 8:00 pm.

Memorials may be directed in Brent’s memory to the Ronald McDonald House c/o Palmetto Health Richland Hospital.

Online memorial messages may be sent to www.bullockfuneralhome.com.

The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home for the arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The State on Dec. 2, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Brent Hodge

6 Entries

kay hodge

December 4, 2009

you are the smile on everyones face that knew you brent.you live forever in my heart...................

kay hodge

December 3, 2009

love you,brent.you blessed so many people. you will live on forever in the lives you have touched.

Donna & John Horton

December 2, 2009

May God comfort you all in this time of great loss.May the happy memories you have of this wonderful young man flow like a river through your minds in the days to come.Our prayers ,Donna & John Horton

cindy sink

December 2, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss what a lovely smile .:) God bless you and may the angels guide your steps ...

Redgey Johnson

December 2, 2009

Joe I just don't what to say and I can't begin to know how you feel right now but I will say that you and your family are in our prayers.

Annette Asbill

December 2, 2009

Let me start by saying I did not know your loved one but I know the pain you are going thruas we lost a son in March. You all have my deepest symphathy and will be in my prayers. Cherish his memories and know he is resting in God's loving arms. I found this poem touched me in so many ways and I hope it does you also.

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.