Clay Aaron (Sr.) Hodge

CLAY AARON HODGE SR.,  of Union, Missouri passed away March 3, 2024 at the age of 62 years, 7 month, and 11 days.  Mr. Hodge was born on July 21, 1961 in Kirkwood, Missouri to Earl and Lolita (nee Crider) Hodge.  He was united in marriage to Kimberly Ellen (nee Moran) on August 16, 2014 in Union Missouri.  Mr. Hodge was preceded in death by both his parents and one brother, Ronald Hodge.

Clay is survived by his wife, Kimberly; his children, Clay Hodge Jr. and wife Katie, Howie Thompson and wife April, Nathan Hodge and wife Cassidy, Heather Malson and husband Charles, Justin Hodge and wife Julie, Travis Hodge and wife Ashlyn; two brothers, Michael Hodge, and John Hodge and wife Lisa; eighteen grandchildren, Raylyn (Matt), Hayden, Will, Garrett, Adrian, Spencer, Presley "Spider Monkey", Aaron "Chumpy", Connor, Brody, Evan, James "Jay Bird", Lucille "Cowbutt", Trenton "T-Bone", Thomas, Viviann, Skylar and Shelby; two great grand-children, Hayes and Lainey, other relatives and a host of friends.

He was a member of the Route 66 Corvette Club of  St. Louis.  He enjoyed camping, the outdoors - sitting in his chair rocking, loved his animals, but his biggest joy was spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Visitation for Mr. Hodge is Sunday, March 10, 2024 from 3:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. at Bell Funeral Home, Pacific, Missouri.  Funeral services are Monday, March 11, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home.  Interment is in Bethel Cemetery, Pond, Missouri.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Back Stoppers or the Franklin County Humane Society.

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