Gerald Eugene "Gene" Hodges, 89, of Franklin, IN passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at Franciscan Hospice House in Indianapolis, IN.  Gene was born on February 11, 1931 in Lawrence County, Indiana to Ollie and Frances (Foster) Hodges.  He married Marjorie Ann (Baker) Hodges on June 24, 1951 in Lawrence County, IN, she survives.

He worked for Pioneer Hi-Bred International for 45 years in several capacities including manager of the Rushville, Indiana production plant and as a quality control manager at both Tipton, Indiana and Johnston, Iowa locations.  Gene loved the United Methodist Church and attended whenever possible.

Survivors include his wife of 70 years Marjorie Ann (Baker) Hodges of Franklin, IN, a son Doug Hodges (Martha) of Manchester, Tennessee, grandson Mark Hodges (Irina) of Warner Robins, Georgia, two brothers John Hodges of Bedford, Indiana and Tom Hodges of Santa Rosa, California.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers Harold Hodges and Harry Hodges, and two sisters Mildred Kimbley and Mary Gilstrap.

A memorial service will be forthcoming at a later date at the Erie United Methodist Church in Bedford, Indiana.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Samaritan's Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC, 28607 or at www.samaritanspurse.org .  Swartz Family Community Mortuary and Memorial Center, 300 South U.S. 31 (Morton Street) in Franklin, IN is handling the arrangements.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.swartzmortuary.com .  Information at 317-738-0202.