In Loving Memory of Dustin Ray Hodge

In Loving Memory of
Dustin "Dusty" Ray Hodge
May 21, 1982 - February 9, 2002

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Dustin Ray Hodge born 5-21-82, son of Greg Hodge and Becky (Thompson) Hodge. Grandson of Charles and Ruth Thompson and Earl and Dorothy Hodge. Great Grandson of Dorothy Beck. Brother of Casey Jo Hodge and Ryan Gregory Hodge. Dusty graduated from Cassville High School in May, 2001. He was a certified welder. He was engaged to Sarah Metscher now of St. Louis, Missouri. He will soon be the father of Dusti Rae Hodge who is due on July 9, 2002. He died in a boating accident on February 9, 2002 and was recovered on February 12, 2002. He died with two of his best friends, Dennis Caudle and Tyrell Sturgell. He leaves a host of friends and family who miss him greatly. He touched all he knew with his warmth and personality. He was always happy and smiling. He know will be watching over little Dusti and will be her special guardian angel.

"I learned a lot from Dusty while he was here. Enjoy life to the fullest and love with all your heart."
Becky Hodge

In Loving Memory of Dusty Hodge
Born May 21, 1982
By Becky Hodge

God must have been short of Angels
Who are good at spreading cheer,
Angels whose smiles can light up a room
And make more smiles appear……

He must have needed an Angel
With a heart as good as gold,
One to help entertain the children
As well as warm the hearts of the old……

An Angel who is never too busy
To tell you he loves you each day,
One who is always happy
And spreads cheer as he goes his way……

So Happy Birthday My Smiling Angel,
My comforter, my son, my friend,
Happy Birthday Dusty
Until we see you again…..

When you look up and see the blue sky
By Becky Hodge

When you look up and see the blue sky
Or feel a cool breeze as it passes you by…
If the sound of a Meadow Lark you may hear
Singing merrily in your ear…
If you notice the moon is especially bright
On a beautiful starlit cloudless night…
Or a beautiful butterfly lands nearby
While the sun beams down from a mid-summer sky…
If you sit by the river and hum a song
Or just listen to the water as it rolls along…
When the wind through the evergreen whispers to you
On a day when you’re feeling especially blue…
Or you might see the Eagle soaring so high
Against a beautiful blue clear sky…
Then you’ll remember that I am free
And that I ask you “Don’t cry for me”…
Just smile at a stranger
Or squeeze someone’s hand
Or maybe go out and explore this great land…
Take your kid fishing
Smell the fresh air
Just take time to show someone you care…
Gather your friends and your family near
Break out in laughter
Spread lots of cheer…
Cherish my memory
Let it glow bright
Remember my smile
And my eyes glowing bright…
And if you are tested
By pain and fear…
Listen with your heart
And you’ll see I’m still here…

Becky Hodge

I'll Meet You In The Morning
By Albert E. Brumley

VERSE 1
I'll meet you in the morning,
By the bright riverside,
When all sorrow has drifted away;
I'll be standing at the portals
When the gates open wide,
At the close of life's long, dreary day.

CHORUS
I'll meet you in the morning,
With a "how do you do"
And we'll sit down by the river,
And with rapture old acquaintance renew;
You'll know me in the morning
By the smiles that I wear,
When I meet you in the morning,
In that city that is built, four-square.

VERSE 2
I'll meet you in the morning,
In the sweet by and by
And exchange the old cross for a crown
There will be no disappointment and no body shall die
In the land when life's sun goeth down.
REPEAT CHORUS

VERSE 3
I'll meet you in the morning,
At the end of the way
Oh the street of that city of gold.
Where we all can be together and be happy for aye
While the years and the ages shall roll
REPEAT CHORUS

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