Obituary of Eric Hodge

Eric John Hodge - October 7, 1985 - July 24, 2021

       Eric passed away peacefully in his mom’s arms on Saturday, July 24, 2021, Eric was born in Brooklyn, NY and relocated to St. Petersburg Florida at the age of 3 years old, He worked as a security guard for FIS and was currently enrolled at National Aviation Academy to become an Aviation Maintenance Technician.  Eric, who also went by his nickname “E-ROK”, enjoyed playing video games, collecting Marvel action figures and exploring outer space and the ocean. He is survived by his older brother Jorge and sister in law Laci, and younger siblings Kevin and Lauren. He was also a dad to two beautiful children Naomi, 16 years old and Noah, 3 years old. Eric is also survived by his girlfriend Natalie, as well as his Titi Rae, uncle Garth & uncle Paul, his cousins Anna & Dawn and their children, his nieces Aliyah, Olivia, and his nephew Isaac as well as many friends who loved him dearly.

     A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Grace Lutheran Church at 4301 16th St N St. Petersburg, Florida at 2:30pm.