John Hodges
July 23, 1953 - May 6, 2024
John M. Hodges, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024 at the age of 70 in Stockton, CA. Born July 23, 1953 in Newport, Rhode Island. He graduated from Stagg High Schooln and San Joaquin Delta College. He worked for the U.S. Forrest Service, BNSF Railroad and Bear Creek Community Church.
He volunteered time to his church as an usher, greeter, safety team member, landscaping maintenance member, driver for Promise Keepers and hosted a Bible study group in his home. He traveled to El Salvador to help build wells. John enjoyed his annual trips with family and friends, looked forward to meeting weekly with his men’s accountability group and spending time with his good friends Colbie, John and Anna.
John was preceded in death by his parents Jack and Dorothy Hodges, his brothers George and Michael Hodges. He leaves behind his daughter Nicole Graf (Cory), his granddaughter Dorothy Graf, his sister Kathleen Nilmeyer, nephews Patrick and Stephen Hodges, Gary Nilmeyer (Chasidee) and great nephew Colby Nilmeyer, and Aunt Anne “Nancy” Annase (Nick-D).
SERVICES:
Family and Friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 10:00a.m. Bear Creek Community Church, 11171 N. Lower Sacramento Road, Lodi CA.
In lieu of flowers the family suggest donations be made in his name to: Hospice House of San Joaquin, Animal Friends Connection in Lodi or to Mesothelioma research.
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