HODGE, WILLIAM “BUDDY” “POPS”, age 69, of Birmingham, passed away Wednesday, May 02, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie A. Hodge; and parents, Eunice and William C. Hodge. He is survived by his sons, Curtis Hodge (Tanja) and Michael Hodge (Dana); daughter, Samantha H. Diaz (David); brothers, Denny Hodge and Norman Hodge; sisters, Jane Smith and Nancy Gravlee; 10 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren. There will be a memorial service at Ridout’s Trussville Chapel on Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 2 PM with a visitation from 1-2.
