William Hodge Rutherfordton, North Carolina Obituary

William Hodge

William Bruce Hodge, age 87, of Rutherfordton, NC passed away on September 13th 2018 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. Bruce was the son of the late Fred and Nellie Early Hodge, and was a native of Rutherford County, NC. Bruce served his country in the United States Army. Later in life he retired as an Assistant Post Master for the Rutherfordton Post Office, and was the owner of Hodge's Antiques. When he wasn't working on or selling furniture he was spending time in the mountains, often at Black Mountain Campground, or Carolina Hemlock. Survivors include his wife Lillian Moody Hodge; son Larry and wife Shelia Hodge; daughter Pam and husband Mark Crowe; grandchildren Amanda, Lindsey, and Jordan; great-grandchildren Ava, Ansley, Fisher, Lawson, and soon to be Norah Grey; sister Geraldine Randall. Services will be held on Sunday September 16th at 2:00PM at Crowe's Funeral Chapel. The family will gather one hour prior to the service. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Alzheimer's Association of Western North Carolina, 31 College Pl #103, Asheville, NC 28801. The family would like to thank the compassionate and patient staff of Oakland Living Center. Online condolences may be made at www.crowemortuary.com.
February 10, 1931 - September 13, 201802/10/193109/13/2018
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William Bruce Hodge, age 87, of Rutherfordton, NC passed away on September 13th 2018 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. Bruce was the son of the late Fred and Nellie Early Hodge, and was a native of Rutherford County, NC. Bruce served his country in the United States Army. Later in life he retired as an Assistant Post Master for the Rutherfordton Post Office, and was the owner of Hodge's Antiques. When he wasn't working on or selling furniture he was spending time in the mountains, often at Black Mountain Campground, or Carolina Hemlock. Survivors include his wife Lillian Moody Hodge; son Larry and wife Shelia Hodge; daughter Pam and husband Mark Crowe; grandchildren Amanda, Lindsey, and Jordan; great-grandchildren Ava, Ansley, Fisher, Lawson, and soon to be Norah Grey; sister Geraldine Randall. Services will be held on Sunday September 16th at 2:00PM at Crowe's Funeral Chapel. The family will gather one hour prior to the service. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Alzheimer's Association of Western North Carolina, 31 College Pl #103, Asheville, NC 28801. The family would like to thank the compassionate and patient staff of Oakland Living Center. Online condolences may be made at www.crowemortuary.com.

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Sep
16
Visitation
Sunday, September 16 2018
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Crowe's Mortuary
118 College Ave
RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139
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16
Service
Sunday, September 16 2018
02:00 PM
Crowe's Funeral Chapel
118 College Avenue
RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139
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