John Ray Hodge's obituary , Passed away on August 28, 2025 in Lake Wales, Florida

John Ray Hodge

October 5, 1969 - August 28, 2025 (55 years old)

Lake Wales, Florida

John Ray Hodge's obituary , Passed away on August 28, 2025 in Lake Wales, Florida

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Marion Nelson Funeral Home and Crematory

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John Ray Hodge

October 5, 1969 - August 28, 2025 (55 years old)

Lake Wales, Florida

John Ray Hodge Obituary

The memory of John Ray Hodge (Lake Wales, Florida), who passed away on August 28, 2025 at the age of 55, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Ray Hodge to pay them a last tribute.

As John Ray departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved John Ray. Though John Ray may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Earnest Hodge and Helen Jane Barton; and his brother Timothy Rex Hodge. He is survived by: his sons, Jeffrey James-Potts (Isabel) of Ocoee, Jonathan Potts of Dallas, Caleb Hodge of Kissimmee and Clay Hodge of Dallas, Texas; and his sister Pamela Wolfley of Caryville, Florida..

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his honor can be sent to the Go Fund Me set up by the family (https://gofund.me).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Marion Nelson Funeral Home and Crematory



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Sep 05

Visitation

New Hope Church
825 County Rd 630A, Frostproof, FL 33843

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Sep 05

Funeral service

New Hope Church
825 County Rd 630A, Frostproof, FL 33843

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Sep 08

Burial

Harris Chapel Holiness Church Cemetery

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