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John Hodge Obituary

Passed peacefully on September 2, 2025. He is survived by his son, John W. Hodge III (Kelley); siblings, Bessie Groomes and Larry Hodge, Sr.; step-children, Pearl Suydan, DeLois Seaton, Isiah Dillard; grandson, Grant Hodge; and step-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Service will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Brightwood Park United Methodist Church, 744 Jefferson St, NW, Washington, DC. Viewing 9 a.m. until time of funeral at 10 a.m. Interment Rock Creek Cemetery.

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Published by The Washington Post on Sep. 10, 2025.

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Delicia (Lisa) Gonzalez

March 13, 2026

What a wonderful! Person you were Mr. Hodge and what a legacy you left behind you and your wife were a beautiful couple and your son Juan looks just like you! Very smart and handsome! You will be truly missed along with your wife. I´m so glad that we had a few family moments together on the few days my Mom would bring us to visit and on the days I would bring my son over to your house to visit you and your wife who was always making you something to eat or canning her tomatoes preserves. Your children Pearl Elizabeth and Isaiah and Delores are so beautiful also and are my favorite relatives...We will always love you and your late wife the Queen herself Hattie Pearl Hodge and we will always remember you both... R.I.P

Brightwood Park United Methodist Church 744 Jefferson St NW Washington, DC

September 12, 2025

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Lynn R. Hill

September 12, 2025

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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Brightwood Park United Methodist Church

744 Jefferson Street N.W., Washington, DC 20011

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Brightwood Park United Methodist Church

744 Jefferson Street N.W., Washington, DC 20011

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