Nathaniel Hodge Obituary

On Tuesday, August 24, 2021, Deacon Nathaniel "Nate" Hodge, 88, of Uniontown, transitioned to be with the Lord at Uniontown Hospital, in Uniontown, with his loving family by his side. Nathaniel was born Aug. 5, 1933, in McKeesport. He was the oldest of eight children born to the late John and Helen Hodge. He is preceded in death by his parents and four siblings Gladys Stubbs, Charles Hodge, John Hodge and Raymond Hodge. Nathaniel was a 1951 graduate of Georges High School in York Run. Immediately following high school, Nathaniel joined the Air Force. He was honorably discharged in 1955. He was a Member of the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, where he severed as a deacon, trustee, former church treasurer, Sunday school teacher and sang in the Mass choir and male chorus. He was also a Masonic & a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars 3514, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 51 and American Legion. Nathaniel leaves to cherish in his legacy his loving wife of 52 years, Bertha A. Hodge; three children, Reese Hodge I, Antoinette Hodge and Natalie (Vincent) Winfrey Jr.; eight grandchildren whom he and Bertha had an integral part of raising, Shanae, Reese, Cherese (Chris) McNeal, Aleycia (Paul) McQueen, Ayzia, Arielle, Teiara and Alexia; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandson; his siblings: Catherine Horton, Norris Hodge and Geneva Austin; sister-in-law, Jacqueline Hodge; brother in law, Henry Austin; as well as many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. Services will be held at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, 51 Stewart Ave., Uniontown, PA 15401. Visitation is Thursday, Sept. 2, from 5 until 8 p.m. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 3. Interment following the service at Sylvan Heights Cemetery. Services of comfort entrusted to WATTS MEMORIAL CHAPEL INC., 808 Talbot Ave., Braddock, PA 15104 (412) 271-3880. Social distancing nose and mouth protection is recommended for attending visitation and service.