Gary Marlin Hodges

MT. HERMAN – Gary Marlin Hodges, 80, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023, at his home. He was born February 11, 1943, to the late Clyde Hodges and Ina Norman Hodges.

Mr. Hodges was a member of Poplar Log Church of Christ. A lifelong farmer, an avid U.K. fan, and worked for Sunbeam Bread Company for many years. Gary loved to make others laugh and loved his family dearly.

He is survived by two daughters, Beth (Kevin) Bradshaw of Temple Hill and Jana (Joel) Dubree of Mt. Hermon; eight grandchildren, John Barton Hodges(Jordon), Taylor Hodges, Marlee Hodges, Caden Hodges, Chelsie McGuire, Colby Bradshaw(Taylor), Nolan Dubree(Briley), and Callie Shirley(Jacob); great-grandchildren, Emberly Segarra, Cash McGuire, Rio McGuire, Bexley McGuire, Briscoe McGuire, Beau-Daisy McGuire, Indy Bradshaw, Judson Dubree, Acie Dubree, Haisley Hodges, and Jacelynn Hodges.

The family would like to recognize his caregivers, Robbie Hutcherson, Pat Bradley, Jenna Rush, Bruce Cross, Tammi Demumbrum, Bro. Neal Pipkin, and Mark Myatt.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Janet Hodges; son, Bart Hodges; two sisters, Mary Smith, and Gloria Dale Hodges; and one brother, Dr. Stanley Hodges.

Funeral services will be held Monday, June 12, 2023, at 12:00 P.M. at White Cemetery Chapel, with burial in the White Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, June 11, 2023, from 4:00-8:00 P.M. at McMurtrey Funeral Home and on Monday at 8:00 A.M. at White Cemetery Chapel until time of service.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to White Cemetery. Those can be left at the McMurtrey Funeral Home.