Melvin Gene Hodge

Melvin Gene Hodge, 68 of Shepherdsville returned to his heavenly father Friday, February 28, 2020 with his family by his side.
He was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps where he served as an Air Traffic Controller. He was a graduate of United Electronics Institute and a member of Full Gospel Christian Center.
He was preceded in death by his son Chris Hodge; his parents Elvin and Mary Hodge; brothers Elvin Ray and Larry Joe Hodge.
He is survived by his wife of fifty years Judy Samuels Hodge; his children Tammy (Russell) Browning, Brian Hodge, Damion (Mandy) Hodge, Amanda Tackett and Aaron (Lana) Hodge; his grandchildren Timmy (Krystne) Browning, Michael (Jonathan) Hampton, Michael Osborne, Hailey & Kylie Hodge, Krysta & Jenna Hodge, Austin & Dalton Hodge, Bryant & Aubrey Cole, Lexie Hodge along with Peyton & Cameron; 5 great grandchildren; siblings Hazel Shelton and Steve Hodge; along with a niece Crystal Samuels who helped him so much during his illness.
Funeral Service will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 6, 2020 at Maraman Billings Funeral Home with Bro. Tom Wolford officiating. Burial will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery
Visitations will be Thursday from 1-8 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. until the time of service.
Online condolences may be made at maramanbillings.com