James Carroll Hodge of Mico, Texas passed away on June 23, 2022 at the age of 89. He was born December 25, 1932 in Sparta, North Carolina to Charlie Edmond Hodge and Mattie Lee Smithers Hodge.

James served in the United States Army during the Korean War. In his younger days, he milked cows for a dairy farm. He then worked as a crane operator for Bethlehem Steel and retired when the business closed.

On December 12, 1951, he married Nancy Marie Riley. They were blessed with seventy years of marriage and six children at the time of Nancy's passing on January 10, 2021.

Survivors include his children, Margaret Wolfshohl (Eddie) of Mico, Texas, Sandra Trzeciak of Crossville, Tennessee; James Robert Hodge (Adriel) of Gallino, Louisiana, Malinda Hodge of Crossville, Tennessee, Janet Lentz (Kenneth) of Baltimore, Maryland, and Ben Hodge (Renee) of Essex, Maryland; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; siblings, Rose Holt, Rex Hodge, Shirley Davis, Texie Lee Burkentine, Viola Bowden, and Susan Easter; brother-in-law, Milton Riley (Lois); numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

James was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Nancy Hodge; brothers, Robert Hodge, Herbert Hodge, Jerry Hodge, and Larry Hodge; sisters, Betty Willis, and Julie Burchitt.

Visitation will be Tuesday, July 5, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a Funeral Service at 7:00 p.m. at Bilbrey Funeral Home, 76 E. Adams, Crossville, Tennessee 38555. A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at Chattanooga National Cemetery, 1200 Bailey Avenue, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37404.

Memorials may be made in James' memory to the charity of your choice.

Arrangements by Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home. Visit www.tondre-guinn.com