| Graduation Year | Class of 1956 |
| Date of Passing | May 09, 2008 |
| About | ZANESVILLE - Charles Eugene "Buddy" Hodge Sr., 70, died suddenly at Genesis Good Samaritan Emergency Room on Friday, May 9, 2008. Buddy was a faithful member of the Apostolic Gospel Church. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He never met a stranger and all felt welcome in his presence. He had worked for Rockwell in Newark, and Putnam Transfer in Zanesville and most recently was self-employed as a carpet layer. He is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Betty Lou Anderson Hodge of the home; sons, Charles E. "B.J." (Debbie) Hodge Jr., Jeffrey Allen Hodge, Craig Anthony Hodge, Steven (Burgandy) Hodge; daughter, Paula A. Nelson; 11 grandchildren, two great grandchildren; his mother, Mary E. Goins; brother, Donald Johnson of Cincinnati; two sisters, Rose Blair and Gloria Porter, both of Cincinnati; also Tony (Kim) Anderson Sr. and Sandy Wooten (Paul) Jones, whom Buddy cared for and helped to raise; a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Buddy will be missed by all. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Beverly Sue Hodge; biological mother, Cornelia Johnson; a brother, Robert Lee Bradford and two nephews, Joseph Porter Jr. and Ricky Blair. Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 12, at the Apostolic Gospel Church, 1365 Chamberlin St., Zanesville. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at the church, with Bishop Larry D. Ferris and Pastor Aaron Bonds officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. |
