Kenneth G Hodge's Obituary
Decatur- Kenneth Glenn Hodge Sr., 76, of Decatur passed away at 8:04 pm Saturday, September 17, 2011 in St. Mary’s Hospital.
Kenneth was born on April 18, 1935 in Cache, IL the son of Edward and Mary Scott Hodge. He was retired from Decatur Memorial Hospital Laundry Department. He served his country proudly twice in the U.S. Army Airborne Group. He married Elnora Toney in Decatur in 1995.
Surviving are his wife Elnora, sons, Kenneth Hodge Jr. LaRee of Decatur; Anthony Hodge Babette of Springfield; Darryl Hodge Sonya of Decatur; step-sons, Kelvin Lawrence of Decatur; Edward Lawrence Golene of Bloomington; daughters, Angela Worthy of Springfield; Tamara Hodge of Springfield; Tara Hodge of Springfield; Lisa Peete Zane of Decatur; brothers, Leonard Hodge Carolyn of Springfield; Wilbur Hodge Mary of Decatur; 16 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, and one sister.
Graveside Service and burial will be 2:00 pm Friday, September 23, 2011 in Camp Butler National Cemetery with Military Honors.
The family of Kenneth Glenn Hodge Sr is being served by the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, honored provider of Veteran’s Funeral Care, 2801 N. Monroe St., Decatur, IL. 62526. View the online obituary and send condolences to the family at: www.moranandgoebel.com.
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