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Joseph Reni Hodge

Springfield, MO, USA

January 5, 1943 - May 2, 2018

Jan 5, 1943 - May 2, 2018

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Joseph Reni Hodge
January 5, 1943-May 2, 2018
Joseph Reni Hodge truly and deeply loved by his family transitioned Wednesday May 2, 2018 in Springfield, Missouri. Joe is originally from the western suburbs of Chicago. Joe possessed many beautiful qualities such as strength, courage, enjoying the simple things in life, and being an independent thinker of which are all highly honored by his family. Joe is lovingly remembered by his family Heather Williams Hodge (Former Spouse), Sons Jason and John (Emily) Hodge, Daughter Carrie Hodge, Grandsons Nicholas, Phoenix, and Henry Hodge, Sisters Karen Ashe and Lynette (Larry) Lockwald, and Brother Donald Hodge, including many
Cousins, Nieces and Nephews. Joseph was preceded in his transition by his loving parents Joseph and Caroline Hodge, and most recently by his dear friend Fred Kirchoff.

“What is life? It is the flash of a firefly in the night. It is the breath of a buffalo in the wintertime. It is the little shadow which runs across the grass and loses itself in the sunset.” - Blackfoot

“They are not dead who live in the hearts they leave behind.” – Tuscarora

"Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die." -Mary Elizabeth Frye

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