Brian Dee Hodges

Brian D. Hodges, age 64 of Elk Rapids passed away Feb. 23, 2021 at his home. Brian was born on Oct. 4, 1956 in Saginaw, MI. to Devillo and Marian (Douglas) Hodges. He was raised in Birch Run where he graduated high school in 1975.

Brian was an adventurous individual, even riding his bicycle from Birch Run all the way up into the Upper Peninsula. After high school he moved to Kalkaska with his parents where he married and raised his family. He was employed by Normic Industries in Traverse City for 19 years.

Brian enjoyed hunting and fishing, but relished in coaching his sons in Little league, and attending his children’s activities as they grew up, and made it a priority to get to as many events as possible. He was known by his grandchildren as “Papa D” and he cherished the time he spent with them.

He is survived by his children Rodney (Meggan) McCaffrey, Brian (Tia) Hodges, Andrea (Eric) Sanborn, Matthew (Marissa Bennett) Hodges, and grandchildren Andrew, Abigail, Sadie, Sawyer, Alexander, Annabelle, Edward, Madison and Ava. Also surviving is a sister Diane (Dave) Morphew, sister-in-law Wanda Hodges and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Duane.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 6th at East Bay Calvary Church in Traverse City. Visitation with family will begin at the church at 10:00 a.m. with the memorial service at 11:00 a.m with a luncheon to follow. Memorial contributions in his memory may be made to the Father Fred Foundation or to the family to help with funeral expenses.