Melvin Ray Hodge, 63, of Shepherdsville, KY passed away Friday, November 13, 2009 at his residence. He was a native of Nelson Co, KY and a Baptist. He is survived be his partner, Sheila Brown; children, Anthony Hodge, Tina and Robin Brown; sister, Rose L. Tinnell; brother's, Floyd and Calvin Hodge. One grandchild. Funeral Services will be 2 pm Tuesday at Hardy-Close Funeral Home with burial in Cedar Grove Cemetery. Visitations will be 12-8pm Monday