John Michael Hodgson

Mike was passionate about gardening, loved cooking and had a wicked sense of humor. He was an animal lover, especially caring for horses, dogs and cats. Mike had a huge heart! He was also known as a “Momma’s Boy”, dedicated to his best friend, “Mom.”

Mike is survived by his mother and step-father, Donna and Gerald May; brothers and sisters, Riley (Cindy) Hodgson, Carla (Mark) Ledbetter, Juli (Todd) Hess, Harriet (Ron) Bergman, Gerald (Andrea) May II, and Elizabeth (Mark) Craig; maternal grandparents, Harriet Grady and Carlos Riley; and 12 nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Mike to the Licking County Humane Society, 825 Thornwood Dr. SW, Heath, Ohio 43056.

Arrangements are entrusted to Criss-Schoedinger Funeral Home, Newark, Ohio. Visit www.CrissSchoedinger.com to share a special memory about Mike or to sign an online guest book.