KINGSPORT — Hugh Hodges, 85, 1036 Lake Street, Kingsport, departed this life at 6:18 a.m. Sunday (July 14, 2013) at Wexford House after a brief illness.
Mr. Hodges was a native of Newberry, S.C. He moved to Kingsport at an early age. He was employed at Tennessee Eastman Co., retiring in 1987 after 36 years of service.
Mr. Hodges was a member of Central Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for several years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wade and Mrs. Vina Hodges; wife, Mrs. Frances Hodges; four sisters; and five brothers.
Surviving are a son, William Lewis (Sylvia) Bond, Gardenia Calif.; grandson Todd Bond, Atlanta, Ga; granddaughter, Mrs. Veronica (Derrell) Bradley, Long Beach, Calif.; great-granddaughter, Ms. Avynn Bradley, Long Beach; great-grandson, Evan Bradley; nephew/caregiver, Willie (Jeannie) Hodges; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral services for Mr. Hugh Hodges will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Central Baptist Church with Pastor Ricardo Dorcean officiating.
The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the hour of service.
Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at hodges@ clarkfc.com
Professional service and care of Mr. Hugh Hodges and family are entrusted to Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service Inc. (423) 245-4971.
