John Franklin Hodge Obituary
The passing of John Franklin Hodge of Ozark, Arkansas occurred on September 25, 2026. John Franklin, born on October 3, 1934, shared life with family, friends, and community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Franklin Hodge to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Paul Hodge and Eva Jewell Bonds Hodge; his former wife Regina Hensley Hodge; and his siblings, Betty Hickam, Brenda Howard, Dean Huyck and Donald Huyck.
He is survived by: his wife Judith Andert Hodge of Ozark; his brothers, Jessie Lee Hodge of Clinton and Terry Huyck of Clinton; his children, Dawn Kunke (Joseph) of Shawnee, Oklahoma and Paul Hodge (Terri) of Ozark; his grandchildren, Kayleigh Loney (Jordan), Derek Rose (Ashley), Daniel Hodge (Michelle) and Kris Hodge; and his great grandchildren, Lynnix, Landon, Jaylynn, Riley, Tatum and Stella. He is also survived by four stepchildren; twelve step grandchildren; and twenty step great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 3rd 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the First Baptist Church (304 W Market St, Ozark, AR 72949). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 3rd 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Sunday, October 4th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Shady Grove Cemetery (5448 Shady Grove Rd, Shirley, AR 72153).
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741.
