Spessard L Hodge passed peacefully from this earthly life on October 17 in the hearts of those who loved him. On April 17, 1941, with war raging in Europe, a baby boy was born in Newberry, Florida to Lovie Elizabeth & Ottis Hodge, who both predeceased him as well as his sister, Mazalle Fannon . He was named Spessard L Hodge-namesake for Florida's governor that year, Spessard L Holland. Raised in Gainesville, Fl., he was a lifelong Florida Gator fan. Working most of his adult life as a Sales Engineer at the Cameron & Barkley Company, he retired in 2004. Spessard is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary Farnam Hodge, three daughters, Jennifer Robin Hodge, Monica Leigh (Michael) Schulz, & Stephanie Lea (John) Glascock as well as 3 beautiful grandchildren, Michael "Mick" Schulz, Madison Schulz & Jack Glascock & a sister Josia Lee Hagner of Rockville, MD. His children & grandchildren will always remember his special "Pa-isms" that served to make him a very unique personality. He served his community as a member of the Board of Directors of the Maitland Civic Center for 3 terms & was the quintessential volunteer for wife, Mary with the Maitland Chamber of Commerce activities.
Service at DeGusipe Funeral Home 9001 Orlando Ave, Maitland Saturday, Nov. 9-Gathering of Family & Friends at 12:30 pm – service at 1:00 pm –Reception immediately following