Joe Nathan Hodge

Joe Nathan Hodge age 71 of Clarksville, TN, passed away on Wednesday February 10, 2021 at Tennova Healthcare in Clarksville.  He was born February 14, 1949 in Mt. Enterprise, TX, the son of the late Foster Hodge and Verdell Hall Hodge.  Joe served his country for over 20 years in the US Army.  He served in various world-wide assignments, including serving in Vietnam.  He was trained as an infantry soldier, Squad Leader, Section and Platoon Sergeant.  Following his retirement from the military, he received his bookkeeping degree.  He later worked in private security for several years in Clarksville.  He is survived by his wife Sarah Spight Hodge of Clarksville and his son Jonathan Hodge of Clarksville. Joe is also survived by brothers Lester Hodge, Eloise Hodge, and Doronell Hodge (Norma) and sister Stella Haffert (Andrew).  In additon to his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers Stafford Hodge and Finas Hodge and a sister Dorothy Maddox.   Following cremation, Joe’s remains will be laid to rest at the Kentucky Veteran Cemetery, West in Hopkinsville, KY. His remains will be placed in the Kentucky Veteran Cemetery West on Wednesday July 7, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. with military honors. Arrangements are under the care of Gateway Funeral Home and Cremation Center  335 Franklin Street  Clarksville, TN  37040.  Phone 931-919-2600.  Online condolences may be made by going to www.gatewayfh.com.