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Mr. Thomas "Tommy" L Hodges

Plainfield, IL, USA

January 11, 1951 - February 3, 2021

Jan 11, 1951 - Feb 3, 2021

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Thomas “Tommy” L. Hodges, 70, of Plainfield, IL., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday February 3rd, 2021. He was born January 11th, 1951 in Tupelo, Mississippi to the late Donald and Martha Jean (Murphy) Hodges.

Thomas was preceded in death by his sisters; Connie Bentley, Pamela Hodges; and brother Rodney Hodges. He is survived by his two kids; son David Hodges Sr. (Elaina), daughter Tammy Ortiz (Jose); sisters: Terri Hughlett (James), Debbie McKinney (Andrew Graham); brother-in-law: Mike Bentley; grandchildren; Ashley, Ryan (Hayley), David “DJ” Jr., Sabrina, Rachael, and Isaiah; great-grandchildren; Carter, Mason, Everett, Ryder, and Rohen.

Tommy was a very loving and compassionate man. He touched the hearts and lives of many along his journey. He was the oldest of 6 children and often was the caretaker for his younger sisters and brother. He was a Pentecostal minister at a very young age. His love of music led him to learn how to play the guitar; writing, playing and singing both gospel and country music. Often-times playing and singing music he wrote himself. He worked for All Steel in Montgomery Illinois as a welder for many years and made many friends there along the way. He moved back to his home state of Mississippi for a short time in 1985 to reconnect with relatives from there. After moving back to Illinois Tommy resumed his welding career until he retired due to a disability in 1989. He loved to spend time with his kids, grandkids, and other family members whenever possible. He had a passion for riding bicycles after he was unable to drive anymore due to his disability. There are many stories of people seeing him riding his bike all over town.

Services will begin at 10:00am on Saturday May 15th at Harvest New Beginnings 5315 Douglas Rd, Oswego, IL 60543 followed by a procession to the Lincoln Memorial Cemetery for the burial. Following the burial there will be a Celebration of Life at 2:00 pm Saturday May 15th at the Montgomery VFW 121 N. River St. Montgomery, IL. 60538. Flowers can be sent to Harvest New Beginnings 5315 Douglas Rd, Oswego, IL 60543.

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