| Location | Portland In |
| Age | 74 years |
| Cause of Death | Heart Attack |
| Date of Birth | 10/06/1932 |
| Date of Death | 04/01/2007 |
| Visitors | 1,913 since 03/12/2008 |
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Jim Hodge was my daddy,
He was born James Aldean Hodge,To Mabel Hodge & Harold Gagle. His mother married shortly afterwards
& his step-father Bill Denny adopted him & he became James Denny.He was his mothers only child , his
mother died at the age of 21 when he was 3yrs. old.
Later his step-dad remarried & he was given to his grandmother who again adopted him again & he
became James Hodge again. His mother had several brothers ( his uncles) ( I Knew two of them )which
he was raised with and everyone thought they were his brothers.
His real father was already married at the time of his birth, and had another family.
I remember his father coming to our house.I also remember some of his fathers kids ( his half-
brothers & sisters) visiting. He came across him again sometime when I was a teenager.
But my dad was the one who arranged the funeral for his Real father years later.And the only one
of his kids that were there.
My Daddy & my mother mariied & had 3 daughters (including myself)& a son .(Their son proceeded
him in death he was murdered in 1994.)
He later re-married and that wife passed away , leaving him 5 step-kids , who later went to live
with their father.
He remarried again leaving behind , his natural children , His wife, 5 step-daughters & a
step-son.which he raised.He also left behind several grandchilden & great grandchildren
We weren't very close he & my mother divorced when I was 12 or 13. (Maybe it's because he never
really felt he had anybody)
Even though we weren't close,he was my daddy & I still loved him very much & it broke my heart to
lose him forever. We missed alot of years together due to stupid stuff.
I did get to talk to him a few mos before he died I told him I Loved him & I was sorry for all
the times we missed together. He told me he loved me too,
He was really a kind, gentle man, A good dad & a good husband to his wife.
Please make sure you tell your loved ones every day if possible that you love them, don't argue
over stupid things , life is much to short.
Daddy I have always loved you & I miss you
Your Loving Daughter
Kathy
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Gone but never forgotten.
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Daddy
Little did we know that morning
God was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly,
in death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
But you did not go alone.
For part of us went with you,
The day God called you home.
You left us peaceful memories,
Your love is still our guide.
And though we cannot see you,
You are always by our side.
Our family chain is broken
And nothing seems the same.
But as God calls us one by one,
The chain will link again.
Daddy,
I just wanted to let you know, not only are Robin & I step-sisters but we have becomes very close friends again. I hate the reason we found each other again. Due to her Dear Steve & My Darling husband Rick committing suicide the same year.
But she is helping me through all this. We chat on the computers & she has called me several times , it's always comforting to hear from her.I'm sure you've found Steve & Rick in heaven,
Please Daddy tell them how much we love & miss them. & how much they hurt us taking their own lives, they torn two of your daughter lives apart. But try not to be to rough on them. I Love & miss you too
Kathy
To my Stepdad I Love You.
Jim, You were our strength and always had the answers to everything. You were a special person in everyones lives. Sometimes we didn't tell you how important you were to all of us, your biological and stepchildren, but I know you knew you were loved by everyone of us. You helped me out of jams so many times I always thanked you for that. I listened to you cry the day you told me about Larry's murder and I knew you were very much hurt although I was so far away from you. I knew you felt my love for Larry and you. I am so glad that my mom had you in her life for all those years and I am sad that you are now in heaven still watching over us all and guiding us in your pillar of strength as always. I miss you so much and I know that I couldn't have asked for a better stepdad than you because you were the best there was. I also know that as a father you were also the best there was. Please continue to guide us all in finding comfort and peace as you fly above the heavens keeping us all safe. I am proud to be a part of your family and I know for a fact that I have the best stepsisters and had the best stepbrother in the world. I love you always.
My Dad My Hero
He wasn't a hero known by the world,,,But a hero he was to his little girl. I knew his voice before I could speak,,,And loved it when he would sing me to sleep. He taught us of life's lessons of right from wrong,, And instilled in us values that we might be strong. And so through the years like a hero he stood,,,working to give all that he could. His presence was important and we loved to see him smile,,,For no one in the world could emulate his style.,,,,And so dear DAD my best memory to recall,,,Is the gift of your presence,,The greatest gift of all.,,,,,,LOVE YOU DAD
Tribute to my DADDY
When I was 4 years old I said;"My Daddy can do anything!"****At 5 years old I said;"My Daddy knows a whole lot of stuff!"****At 6 years old I said;"My Dad is smarter than your Dad!****At 8 years old I said;"My Dad doesnt know exactly everything!"****At 10 years old I said;"In the olden days, when my Dad grew up, things where sure different!"****At 12 years old I said;"Oh, well naturally,,Dad doesnt know anything about that, He is way to old to remember!"****At 14 years old I said;"Oh, dont pay any attention to my Dad, he is so old fashioned!"****At 21 years old I said;"Him,Lord No he is hopelessly out of date!"****At 25 years old I said;"Dad knows about it! But then he should, he has been around 'so long!"****At 30 years old I said;"Maybe, we should ask Dad what he thinks, after all he has had lots of experience!"****At 35 years old I said;"I'm not doing a single thing till I talk to Dad!"****At 40 years old I said;"I wonder how Dad would handle it, he is so wise!"****At 55 years old I said;"I would give anything, if my Dad where here now, so I could talk this over with him!" Dad I love and miss you, your daughter Nila
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