Birth date: Jul 7, 1956 Death date: May 21, 2021
Mark Arlen Hodges, age 64, Surrounded at his bedside by his loving family went home to be with the Lord on May 21, 2021. Mark was born July 7, 1956 to the late Stanford Leo and Mildred Arlene Hodges. He is preceded in death by: hi Read Obituary
Today, March 9th, II was sharing one of my best memories with Mark today.
About 6 years I go on July 6th me and Mark were at the Pepsi 400 together.
The race was rained out that night and postponed until the next day.
So we drove back to Orlando and found a hotel for the night, and headed back the next day.
So we're setting up in the bleachers together and I am now watching a NASCAR race for the first time. Thank God, I happen to get a few pictures on my cell phone. They are priceless now! I'll never forget, he looked over at me and said;", hey, you know now it's my birthday today, seven,seven, and wouldn't it be crazy if the 77 car won! So we both had a laugh and unbelievable memory when a young kid which had never won a NASCAR race before, won in the 77 car! Against extremely high odds. II will forever believe, that my Father in heaven gave us both a beautiful gift that day. A gift of an unforgettable memory that I will cherish till the day I die. He was always there for me, and I tried to be there for him as well. And I love my brother Mark, now more than ever. And Miss certain things about him, that never occurred to me I would miss. May your soul rest in peace, right there with our parents, brother Ted and Uncle Junior, and Peter Paulerine until we see you again. I love and miss you all in this moment now more than ever.!
I’ll never forget your amazing salsa & to this day war heads are some of my favorite candies. Love and miss you always! ❤️
Memories of my oldest brother will forever remain in my heart. We had some of the best times growing up, especially during our young adult years spent on Indian Rocks beach...our stomping grounds on weekends and holidays. Although we didn't get to spend as much time as I would have loved here, "it's because of Jesus," that we will have all of eternity together. Romans 8:18 "I do not count the sufferings of this present life worthy of mention, when compared to the eternal glory that will be revealed and bestowed upon us."
