Jessie Allen Hodge

Mr. Jessie Allen Hodge, age 83 of Hornsby, Tennessee, departed this life Sunday, November 10, 2013 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.

Mr. Hodge was born December 6, 1929 in Hardeman County to the late Jessie Ely and May Edmonds Hodge. On December 2, 1978, he was united in marriage to the former Liz Jernigan, who survives. He was a retired maintenance worker for Harman Automotive and also worked as a police officer Hornsby and Whiteville. He never met a stranger and always told good stories. He was saved at an early age and was a fine Christian man. He was a member at Hatchie Baptist Church where he served as Sunday School superintendent, song leader and discipleship trainer.

In addition to his wife, survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and John Hill of Bolivar and his son, Jessie Tyler Hodge of Hornsby. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Freddie Hodge.