Clyde Hodges Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Clyde Hodges of Patterson, Georgia, born in Blackshear, Georgia, who passed away on January 9, 2021 at the age of 84. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Clyde Hodges to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Clyde Hodges and Maydell Harris Whaley; and his wife Glenda Varnadore Hodges. He is survived by: his son Kenny; his daughter-in-law Toni Hodges of Patterson; his daughter Debbie; his son-in-law Brinson Thornton of Mershon; his grandchildren, Amy Knowlton (Trevor) of Brunswick, Jamie Hodges (Erika) of Patterson, Lance Thornton (Lauren) of Blackshear, Josh Thornton (Ellen) of Mershon and Michael Thornton (Tracy) of Mershon; his great grandchildren, Kenzley Dykes (Cole), Kneley Crews (Andy), Alyssa Knowlton, Austin Hodges, Beck Hodges, Macy Thornton, Lilli Thornton, Liza Thornton, Dathan Thornton, Lee Thornton, Layla Thornton and Libbie Thornton; his great great grandchildren, Ryder Dykes, Cash Dykes, Colee Jane Dykes and Branch Crews; his close friend Sandy Moody of Hoboken; and his siblings, DeLoris Gilmer (William G.) of Thomasville, FL, Archie "Buddy" Head (Evelene) of Waresboro, Donald Head (Anita) of Blackshear and Gene Whaley of Blackshear. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and other relatives.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mershon Baptist Church, 1771 Mershon Road, Mershon, GA 31551.