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Obituary For Lafayette Devon Hodge

On Sunday, July 7, 2024, Lafayette Devon Hodge, 74, of Valentine Ct., Martinsville, VA transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life at SOVAH Health-Martinsville. He was born March 3, 1950, in Martinsville, VA to the late Jesse Ben Hodge and Dorothy Finney Estes.

Lafayette attended Meadowview A.M.E. Church and Shiloh Missionary Baptist. He was a United States Army Veteran and retired as a Staff Sergeant from the National Guards after 21 years of service, and from Frith Construction Company.

Lafayette was a member of the Homer Dillard Post #78 and was a Mason. He was a graduate of George Washington Carver High School class of 1969.

Those left to cherish his memory include: his wife, Debra Hodge of the home; one daughter, Marissa L. Hodge of Newport News, VA; three sons, Lafayette D. Hodge, Jr. of Manassas, VA, Victor E. Hodge of Ridgeway, VA and Decarlos Beal of Martinsville, VA; four grandchildren; three sisters, Naomi Hodge Muse of Martinsville, VA, Reverend Amy Christine Hodge of Roanoke, VA and Rosa Hodge Mustafa of Charlotte, NC; three brothers, Jason Hodge, Terry Hodge and Larry Hodge all of Martinsville, VA; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

A visitation service will be held on Friday, July 12, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. with a memorial service at 12 noon at the C.R.V. Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home, 301 Fayette St., Martinsville, VA with Pastor Benjamin Redd, Eulogist. Interment will be private.

The family will receive friends at the residence, 59 Valentine Ct., Martinsville, VA. Live streaming available at Hairston Funeral Home live via Facebook.

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Our condolences to the family. You are in our prayers

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To Terry and the entire Hodge family we are sending our heartfelt condolences. Please know we will be praying for you in the days, weeks and months to come. Sincerely, Pete & Ann Holland & Family

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To Terry and the entire Hodge family we are sending our heartfelt condolences. Please no we will be praying for you in the days, weeks and months to come. Sincerely, Pete & Ann Holland & Family

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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Devon Hodge. Debra, during this difficult time we all know that words can't express your challenges, but just know that these words of support are heartfelt and that you are in our thoughts. Clementine Waller and family

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My sincere condolences are being extended to the entire family of Lafayette Hodge. Take courage in knowing that others do care ❤ We will continue to keep you lifted up in prayer 🙏 🙌 God loves you and so do we. Norma Gravely and Lillie G. Wilson

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We are deeply sorry for your loss and send our condolences to the Hodge family. May God comfort you during this difficult time. Sincerely with love, Pastor Carlisle, Vee and Carver

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With heartfelt condolences. Sent with love & remembrance. Alvarata & Family

- Alvarata Sanders

Marissa so sorry for your loss. Know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Cullen, Angie, Lori, Kelly, Barry, Casey and Stephanie

- Angie Speight

"David"this is the name,I always called and recognize him by.We attended Elem./HS together (Classmate GWC/Fieldale Va/1969) Often see him in his area with great conversations👏saw him little over a week bf his transition 💔 Lovely Wife was wheeling him in to hospital,had on such a lively and pretty green pj's on💚we waved to each other 👋 never in my mind thought that would be our last 😥Debra, Children,Grands,Siblings 🙏 You'll have my utmost sympathy, prayers and so much love ♥️ (Richetta A.Hairston/Bassett Va/GWC 1969 Classmate)

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We are saddened and sorrowed by his passing, we share your grief. We ask for Gods'comfort for us all during this time. Ralph Waller and Family, Ocean Springs, MS

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My prayers are with you and your family in this time of your loss of your loved one. Rhinda

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I would like to express my deepest condolences to your family. I pray that you find comfort and strength in the memories you shared and the love that surrounds you.

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My sincere condolences to the family. I know he is loved and will be dearly missed.

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Praying with you family

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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