James Patrick Hodge, age 69, of Smyrna, died Friday April 13, 2012 at home.

He was a native of Tullahoma Tennessee and was the son of the late, Edward and Nellie Thoms HodgeNellie, and was preceded in death by step son, Ronnie Disney. Mr. Hodge was retired from construction and was very active in the local Flea Markets.

His is survived by his wife Norma Hodge; children, Chris (Melinda) Hodge, Gregory (Helen) Hodge, Brian (Kim) Hodge, Michael (Jessie) Hodge, Jeffrey Hodge, Jamie Hodge and Nicole Hodge; step children Charlotte Disney, Cathy Disney, Connie (Jim) Benge.; 16 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; and lifelong friend Jeff French.

Funeral service will be 3:00PM Monday at Woodfin Chapel, Smyrna with burial to follow in Mapleview Cemetery. Visitation will be 2:00PM to 8:00PM Sunday at Woodfin Chapel, Smyrna 459-3254 www.woodfinchapel.com