Hodges, Michael age 58 of Knoxville passed away Sunday, October 12, 2014. He was of the Church of God faith. Michael was employed as a utility driver for Atlantic Research Corporation with 20 years of service. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. Preceded in death by his parents Dudley Sr. and Christine Hodges. Survivors include his loving wife Talena Hodges, son Brandon Alexander Hodges, step-son Mason Mitchell. He is also survived by several brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and family and special family members Shirley, Dudley and Ruth Hurst. The family will receive friends Thursday from 5-7pm in the Lynnhurst/Greenwood Chapel with a Funeral Service to follow at 7pm. Bro. Paul Thomas Hughes officiating. Family and friends will meet Friday at East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery on Andrew Johnson Hwy at 9:15am for a 9:30am interment service. Friends may leave their condolences at www.lynnhrustchapel.com