Joe Thomas Hodge, Jr., age 78, of Lawrenceburg, TN, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026.

Life Summary

He was a native of Lawrenceburg, TN, and retired from working his entire career in Healthcare IT. He loved spending time with his family and was an avid UT fan. Joe enjoyed playing golf in his younger years and was always in pursuit of knowledge. He was an alumnus of the United States Military Academy of West Point and served his country in the TN Army National Guard.

Survived By

one daughter, Kimberly Pinkston of Franklin, TN
one granddaughter, Kathleen “Katie” Pinkston of Franklin, TN
one sister, Janie Anderson (Joe) of Cadiz, KY
three brothers, William Cecil Hodge (Deborah) of Summertown, TN
Christopher John Hodge of Lawrenceburg, TN
Roy Hodge (Kimberly) of Lawrenceburg, TN
two sisters-in-law, Marilyn Hodge of Grassy, AL
Martha Hodge of Huntsville, AL
numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins

Preceded in Death By

his parents, Joe Thomas Hodge, Sr. and Bobbie Ladonna Graham Hodge
his wife, Joyce Cole Hodge
one daughter, Amanda Leigh Hodge
two brothers, Bobby Wayne Hodge and James Wiley Hodge
one sister, Ladonna Jean “Jeanie” Hodge Freemon

Service Information

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.
Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 10:00 AM Saturday, March 14, 2026, with Rex McCafferty officiating.

Visitation

The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday, March 13, 2026, at Neal Funeral Home.

Burial

Interment will follow at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceburg, TN.

Memorial

The family suggests memorials be made to your local Parkinson’s Foundation or to Alive Hospice of Nashville.

Condolences may be sent by way of our website at www.nealfuneralhome.net.

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