James E. Hodge, 63, of Fairfield, died suddenly Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009.

Mr. Hodge was a retired U.S. Army 1st Sergeant and veteran of the Vietnam War.

He is survived by his wife, Cheri Day Hodge; one son, Jason (Megan) Hodge; step children, Heather Lewis and Lee Wingfield; five grandchildren, Jonathon, Andrew, Evan, Adia and Noah; two brothers, Rodger and Tim Hodge and one sister, Anita Bowers.

A memorial gathering and Masonic service was held Jan. 4, 2010, at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home in Amelia.