Charles Edward “Charlie” Hodge

Charles Edward “Charlie” Hodge

On Tuesday, June 30, 2020, Charles Edward “Charlie” Hodge passed away at his residence at the age of 93. Charlie was born January 31, 1927 in Geneva, Ala., to Lena and Frank Hodge.

Charlie served in the Merchant Marines during WWII and in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. Charlie worked and retired from Kennametal in Johnson City, Tenn. Charlie was a 33rd Degree Mason of the Scottish Rite and long term member of the Jericho Shrine Temple in Kingsport, Tenn., a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, and the Royal Order of Jesters.

Charlie was an avid fisherman, fish feared him, and enjoyed living at Watauga Lake.

Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Lena Hodge, and his sister, Polly Braxson.

He is survived by his niece, Candy, and her husband, James Bell; two nephews; his wife, Myrtle Hodge; his step-sons, Charles Laws, James “Ronnie” Laws and wife Micheale, and John Laws and wife Lynne; two grandsons; James Laws Jr. and wife Amber, and Ethan Laws; granddaughter, Jessica and husband Brian Stankes; and great-granddaughter, Jaycee Laws.

The family requests in lieu of flowers donations and memorials may be made to the Shriners Crippled Children’s Hospital, P.O. Box 863765, Orlando, FL 32886 and St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Online condolences may be shared with the family and viewed on our website at www.hathawaypercy.com

Hathaway-Percy Funeral and Cremation Services are honored to serve the Hodge family.

GONE FISHING

I’ve finished life’s chores assigned to me,

So put me on a boat headed out to sea.

Please send along my fishing pole,

For I’ve been invited to the fishin’ hole.

Where every day is a day to fish.

To fill your heart with every wish.

Don’t worry or feel sad for me,

I’m fishin’ with the Master of the sea.

We will miss each other for awhile,

But you will come and bring your smile.

That won’t be long, you will see,

Till we’re together…you and me.

To all those that think of me,

Be happy as I go out to sea.

If others worry why I’m missin’,

Just tell ’em I’ve gone fishin’.