Cornelius Delane Hodges Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Lyman, SC – Cornelius “Lane” Hodges, 92, passed away on February 14, 2022, after a brief illness at Greer Memorial Hospital in Lyman, SC. Lane was born in Madison County, Indiana, to Richard and India Irene. He grew up a farm boy riding horses for fun and milking cows before sunrise. Friends and family heard many tales of adventure with him and his 7 siblings, all which preceded him in death. Lane’s span of life included honorably serving his country in the US Army during the Korean War and driving semi-trucks from coast to coast until he was declared legally blind. After attending a vocational school for the blind, Lane began a new career in vending. Surviving him are 10 children: Patty Gruenhagen, Judy Little, Jeanne Hodges, Jim Hodges, Greg Hodges, Kathy Sandell, Ted Hodges, David Hodge, Nancy Stackman, and Mark Hodge. He loved talking about his 19 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren. Lane was preceded in death by 3 wives (Glenna, Norma Jean, and Delores), 2 sons (Michael and Christopher), and 2 grandchildren (Jennifer and Bradley). Lane relocated to the Carolinas in 2011, where he enjoyed sunbathing and listening to his talking books. Lane always loved attention and quickly grew to love his “elder care companion” Amanda Brookshire, who treated him like royalty. Lane was a member of Praise Cathedral. Every Sunday he would remark, “That was a good sermon”. Contributions in memory of Cornelius “Lane” may be made to Praise Cathedral, PO Box 287, Greer, SC 29652. The date of a memorial to be held in Osceola, Indiana, is yet to be determined.

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Cornelius Delane Hodges

December 30, 1929 - February 14, 2022