Dustin "Dusty" Ray Hodge
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In Loving Memory of Dustin "Dusty" Ray Hodge May 21, 1982 - February 9, 2002
By his mother, Becky (Thompson) Hodge Dustin Ray Hodge born 5-21-82, son of Greg Hodge and Becky (Thompson) Hodge. Grandson of Charles and Ruth Thompson and Earl and Dorothy Hodge. Great Grandson of Dorothy Beck. Brother of Casey Jo Hodge and Ryan Gregory Hodge. Dusty graduated from Cassville High School in May, 2001. He was a certified welder. He was engaged to Sarah Metscher now of St. Louis, Missouri. He will soon be the father of Dusti Rae Hodge who is due on July 9, 2002. He died in a boating accident on February 9, 2002 and was recovered on February 12, 2002. He died with two of his best friends, Dennis Caudle and Tyrell Sturgell. He leaves a host of friends and family who miss him greatly. He touched all he knew with his warmth and personality. He was always happy and smiling. He knows I will be watching over little Dusti and will be her special guardian angel. "I learned a lot from Dusty while he was here. Enjoy life to the fullest and love with all your heart." Becky Hodge
In Loving Memory of Dusty Hodge Born May 21, 1982 By Becky Hodge God must have been short of Angels Who are good at spreading cheer, Angels whose smiles can light up a room And make more smiles appear…… He must have needed an Angel With a heart as good as gold, One to help entertain the children As well as warm the hearts of the old…… An Angel who is never too busy To tell you he loves you each day, One who is always happy And spreads cheer as he goes his way…… So Happy Birthday My Smiling Angel, My comforter, my son, my friend, Happy Birthday Dusty Until we see you again….. |