Bob Hodge, age 66, of Rutherfordton died on Tuesday, August 6 in Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville. He was a native of Rutherford County and the son of the late Barney and Josephine Hodge. He was a member of the Mt. Hebron United Methodist Church. Bob was a shriner and a member of the Masonic Lodge 91 in Rutherfordton. He operated Bob Hodge Auto Sales in Rutherfordton for 34 years. Bob was a chronic piddler and clinical hoarder and loved to congregate with his family and friends, loved to dance and loved his dog Fudge. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter Morgan Hodge and a brother Bill Hodge. He is survived by his wife of 45 years Barbara Hodge. Two Sons: Todd Hodge and wife Laura of Rutherfordton Drew Hodge of Rutherfordton Granddaughter Grier Hodge and Grandson Boone Hodge Sister-in-law Brenda Martin and husband Jimmy of Rutherfordton Brother-in-law Marty Mitchem of Rutherfordton Two nieces and one nephew The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Thursday night August 8 at McMahan's Funeral Home in Rutherfordton. The funeral service will be held at Mt. Hebron United Methodist Church at 11:00 AM, Friday morning August 9 with Rev. Dennis Tomlinson, Rev. Jerry Campbell and Rev. Don Hollifield officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to The Community Pet Center P.O. Box 623 Rutherfordton NC 28139 or Mission Rathbun House 121 Sherwood Road Asheville NC 28803. Online guest register at www.mcmahansfuneralhome.com McMahan's Funeral Home and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.