Thomas Arthur Hodge

Thomas Arthur Hodge, age 77 of Knoxville died suddenly on August 9, 2017. He was an Eagle Scout, a 1958 graduate of Central High School, and a graduate of The University of Tennessee and the UT College of Law. He was currently an attorney with Baker Donelson Law Firm. He was a member of Fountain City United Methodist Church, Vice Chair of the Board of Directors for Volunteer Ministry Center for 2017, President of Belmont West HOA, and President of Christian Homebuilders Class at Fountain City United Methodist Church where he enjoyed teaching classes. He was also an avid Vol fan. He was preceded in death by his parents Arthur William Hodge, Sr. and Mary Boy Hodge, and his niece Angela Marie Hodge. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years Judy Edenfield Hodge; children Michael Thomas (Lynn Liao) Hodge, Stephen Andrew (Marina Hernandez) Hodge; grandchildren James, Henry, Annie, and Allison Hodge, Alejandro, Andrew, and Santiago Hodge; brothers William B. (Iris) Hodge, Sr., and Arthur W. (Brenda) Hodge, Jr. Additional survivors nieces and nephews Vicky Bass, Billy, Rick, and David Hodge, and Doug and Dan Hurst. The family will receive friends Sunday, August 13, 2017 from 5-7pm at Fountain City United Methodist Church with the funeral service to follow at 7pm with the Reverends Randy Frye and John Gargis officiating. Family and friends will meet on Monday August 14, 2017 at 10:45am in the Highland Memorial Cemetery for an 11:00am interment. Grandchildren and nephews will serve as Pallbearers. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent to Fountain City United Methodist Church, 212 Hotel Rd, Knoxville, TN 37918, or Volunteer Ministry Center, 511 N Broadway, Knoxville, TN 37917. Online condolences may be shared at www.mynattfh.com who has been entrusted with Tom’s service arrangements.