Donald Leroy Hodge

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Staff Sgt. Donald Leroy Hodge, Sr. 70, Johnson City, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at Mountain Home VA Hospital.

Donald was a lifelong Johnson City native and the son of the late Archie L. and Marjory Scott Hodge.

Donald was an Army Veteran serving in Vietnam earning the Purple Heart, Bronze Star and Air Medal. He also did 2 tours in Iraq including Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. He loved God , his family and country. He proudly served his country for 23 years.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a brother, Archie "Jimmy" Hodge, Jr.

Those left to cherish his memory is his wife and childhood sweet heart, Judy Napier Hodge, who he frequently referred to as "Angel." He was looking forward to the renewing of their vows for their 50th wedding anniversary, on August 7, 2019; He was most proud of his four children. Each one of the girls would frequently tease and tell him that they were his favorite. He would quickly reply, "I don't have any favorites, I love you all the same", Lisa Ann Simerly & husband Tyrone "Scott" of Johnson City, Sharon Leigh Miller & husband Thomas of Raleigh, NC, Sheri Holsclaw & husband John Jr. of Johnson City, Donald Leroy Hodge Jr. & wife Susan of Johnson City; 3 sisters Judy Pearce, Janice Sellars & boyfriend David Stinett, Kathy Olinger & husband Gary; a brother James "Buster" Hodge & wife Karen; sister-in-laws Karen Curtis & Sandra "Kay" Napier"; grandchildren Darion, Jordan, Lacey & Lindy Simerly, Emily & Nathan Miller, Kaeli Sams, Taylor, Dana, Hannah and Holly Holsclaw, Eliza Puckett, Adrianna & Neyland Hodge; several nieces & nephews.

Special thanks to Jason Guire for extra help with the farm work when Donald became ill and unable to do the work himself and for driving him to field trials when he competed in "Shoot to Retrieve," his favorite sporting/hunting events. Also a special thank you to Robbie McGuire for making himself available when needed. The family also wishes to thank Dr. Paul Provance (PCP), nurses and staff at the VA for the excellent care thorough out the years, especially most recently all the doctors, nurses and staff at the CLC Hospice Unit for their excellent care, compassion and support.

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Archie L. Hodge Sr., 82, 112 Carr Cemetery Road, Johnson City, went to sing with the angels Tuesday (Oct. 13, 2009). The family expresses their appreciation to his special caregivers, Connie Ross, Shane Casey, Sara Reece and JCMC Hospice. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. today until service time in the East Parlor of Appalachian Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. today in the East Chapel of the funeral home. Graveside services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in Monte Vista Memorial Park.

Archie married Marjory L. Scott about 1948 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Marjory was born about 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Oct 2013 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Marjory L. Hodge, age 86, of Johnson City, Tennessee, went home to be with her husband and baby son on Tuesday, October 29, 2013, at the Johnson City Medical Center following a brief illness. A native of Carter County, TN, she was a daughter of the late Hubert Lawrence and Clara Edith "Sally" Shell Scott. Mrs. Hodge was raised in the Christian Church, but was a member of Watauga Flats Church of God. Marjory and her husband, Archie, were former Dairy Farmers. She retired from driving a school bus for the Washington County School System after 22 years of service. Mrs. Hodge was a member of T.O.P.S TN 446, Elizabethton. She loved and enjoyed her family, and considered it a family reunion when everyone would come and visit. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hodge was preceded in death by her husband, Archie L. Hodge Sr., in October 2009; infant son, Archie Hodge Jr.; sister, Grace Marie Carty; brother, Roy D. Scott; she also had 4 siblings that passed away at an early age. Survivors include two sons, Donald L. Hodge Sr. and wife, Judy, Johnson City; James H. "Buster" Hodge and wife, Karen, Johnson City; three daughters, Judy Pearce and husband, Earl Cannon, Watauga, Janice Sellars, Gray, and Kathy Olinger and husband, Gary, Blountville, TN; special daughter, Karen Curtis, Johnson City; Fourteen Grandchildren; special granddaughter, Kasey Stewart; forty great grandchildren; two sisters, Florence Hodge, Watauga, TN, and Louise Harwood, Johnson City. Several nieces and nephews also survive. The funeral service for Mrs. Hodge will be conducted at 7:00 P.M. Thursday, October 31, 2013, in the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home with Ministers Mr. Ernie Depew and Mr. Lynn Bennett officiating. Music will be provided by the family. The family will receive friends Thursday from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. in the East Parlor of the funeral home, or other times at the residences of the children at anytime. The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 10:00 A.M. Friday, November 1, at Monte Vista Memorial Park.

James married Louise Leonard about 1905 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Louise was born about 1896 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died about 1964 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Archibald Roane Hodge Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Archibald married Elizabeth Jane Humphries on 31 Dec 1868 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. Elizabeth was born on 16 Oct 1851 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Jun 1934 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Archibald Roane Hodge Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]