Paul William Hodge was born June 26, 1933 in Batavia, New York to William and Frances (Makowski) Hodge and passed away Friday, November 15, 2019, at the Oklahoma Heart Hospital in Oklahoma City, having reached the age of 86 years, 4 months and 19 days.

Paul was raised and attended school in Alden, New York, graduating in 1951. He entered the United States Army in 1953. Paul married Hannah Fisher in September of 1957 in Junction City, Kansas, making their home in Riley, Kansas. During his tour Paul was in Berlin for 5 years, then Korea and Vietnam. Paul retired in 1973 and moved to Weatherford, Oklahoma. He enjoyed photography and traveling. Memorials may be made to the Oklahoma Heart Hospital, 4050 W. Memorial Rd., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73120.

Paul is survived by his wife, Hannah of the home in Weatherford, Oklahoma; two sons, Jeff Hodge and Mark Hodge both of Blanchard, Oklahoma; and one sister, Beverly Neibrich of Buffalo, New York. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Frances Hodge; one son, Keith; one daughter, Susan McLemore; and one grandson, Logan Hodge.