Reflections of a Life Well Lived
Mr. Richard Hodge transitioned peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at Catawba Valley Medical Center, Hickory, North Carolina. Born on September 23, 1942 to the late John Henry Hodge Sr. and Amanda Little Hodge in Catawba, County, Richard was a gentle man with a heart of gold.
Richard was a 1961 graduate of Ridgeview High School where he served as the Class of 1961 President. He also earned an Associate Degree from Kittrell College, Kittrell, North Carolina. He loved sports and played football and basketball. He retired from Wells Fargo Bank as a Courier and also worked at Hi Tech Fuse for many years after retiring.
Richard was a faithful member of Hartzell Memorial United Methodist Church where he served in many capacities over the years. He passionately was a member of the Chancel Choir where he sang bass. Richard served as a Trustee, was a member of the kitchen committee where he made and served his famous iced tea; he was a member of the Fun Bunch. At Hartzell he also was a member of the United Methodist Men and faithfully served as the church Treasurer for more than 50 years!
Richard was a member of the Victory Masonic Lodge 745. He was a Carolina Panthers fan. He served his community in many ways including being a Meals on Wheels volunteer.
In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by brothers, Theodore Hodge and John Henry Hodge, Jr along with his sisters, Savannah Washburn, Catherine Hodge and Johnnie Mae Reinhardt. Richard will be sorely missed by his loving family left to cherish his fond memories; his devoted wife of 60 years, Sue Carolyn Carson Hodge of the home; son, Eric D. Hodge (Brenda); daughter, Teresa D. Hodge Fuller (James); grandchildren, Anqunette Cooper of Conover, North Carolina, Kenishe Griffin of Texas, Erica Hodge of Conover, North Carolina, Amanda Fuller of Raleigh, North Carolina, Jordan Fuller of Charlotte, North Carolina and Jarius Fuller of Hickory, North Carolina; great-grandchildren, Ananda Cooper, Dejonay Griffin, Ayana Cooper, and Kavan Cooper; and a great-great grandchild, Alicia Melgar; special friends, Quincy Streeter, Robert Ramseur and Curtis Davis; along with many other family and friends.

Celebration of Life for Mr. Richard Hodge will be held on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. at Hartzell Memorial United Methodist Church. Family visitation will be held 30 minutes prior to the service at 2:00 p.m. at the church. Public Viewing will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 5:00 -7:00 p.m. at the Walter Gladys Memorial Chapel of Dirk M. Thompson Mortuary.
Dirk M. Thompson Mortuary is serving the Hodge Family (828) 323-1980 .