Matthew William Hodge

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mary and Floyd Kurtz, and William and Pauline Hodge, along with is dog, Johnny Cash. 

Matthew was a very particular man, that never left his house without making sure he looked good. His interests were country music, fishing, his dog Bocephus and especially taking his daughter out. 

He leaves to cherish his memory, his parents, Joseph and Tammy Hodge; his children, William Skyler Hodge, and Cheyenne Hodge; his siblings, Megan Alderman (Mikey) and Crystal Hodge; his grandmother, Christine Hodge; the mother of his children, Lindsey Traxler; his best friend, Luke Clark; along with a host of other family and friends. 

Funeral service will be conducted at 6:00 pm Friday, September 12, 2025, at Hardy-Close Funeral Home 285 South Buckman Street Shepherdsville, with cremation to follow. Visitations will be Friday from 1:00 pm until the time of service at 6:00 pm. Donations for the cost of services may be made to the funeral home at 502-955-6304, between the hours of 9 am and 4 pm.