Timothy B. "Tim" Hodge, 66, of Grafton passed away Thursday, November 23, 2017 at Southwest General Hospice Residential Center. He was born March 15, 1951 in Elyria and was a 1969 graduate of Elyria High School. Tim was a boilermaker for local # 744. He was a wonderful man with a big heart and he will be missed by everyone who knew him. Tim served on the zoning board for Carlisle Twp, was the N. Captain of Robson Rd. neighborhood watch, he also was past Master of Frank S. Harmon Lodge #663- Secretary of Frank S. Harmon Lodge #663 and Elyria Lodge # 787 for 19 years , he also enjoyed 4 H, but especially enjoyed the grandkids.. Survivors include his wife Marie "Bunny" (nee Hirleman); daughters Jacqueline (Paul) Skodny , Sarah (Tom) Lucha ; son Louis (Jessica); 5 grandchildren; sister Wendy Minney; mother-in-law Phyllis Hirlenman. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Madelyn Hodge (nee Smink). Family will receive friends 5-8PM Monday, November 27, 2017 at the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at St. Rt. 57), Elyria 440-322-4626, where a Masonic service will be at 7:30 PM. Monday. Memorial services 11 AM Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at LaPorte UMC 2071 Grafton Rd. Elyria, Ohio 44035. Pastor Bill Wendell will officiate.Burial Private.In lieu of flowers family suggests those who wish may make donations to LaPorte UMC or Elyria Masonic Lodge. Online condolences may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com