{"id":98606,"date":"2026-03-11T12:25:52","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T16:25:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=98606"},"modified":"2026-03-11T12:25:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T16:25:55","slug":"danny-hodson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=98606","title":{"rendered":"Danny Hodson"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!--AUTO-AD-BEFORE-->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\"\n        data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n        data-ad-layout-key=\"-gw-3+1f-3d+2z\"\n        data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\n        data-ad-slot=\"5600453644\"><\/ins>\n    <script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});<\/script>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"340\" height=\"415\" src=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Thumbnail-19.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98607\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Thumbnail-19.webp 340w, https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Thumbnail-19-246x300.webp 246w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 340px) 100vw, 340px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Danny Hodson, 79, of Bedford, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Brown County Health and Living Community in Nashville, IN. He was born on July 29, 1946, in Jalapa, Indiana, to Jonathan and Wanetta (Fear) Hodson. On June 14, 1973, he married Becky Rains, who survives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Danny attended Peru High School and then proudly served in the United States Army. After completing his military service, Danny worked as a truck driver for the Indiana Department of Transportation for 30 years and took great pride in his work. He loved Ford vehicles, Goldwing motorcycles, and vacationing in the Smoky Mountains. His passions and hobbies brought him great joy throughout his life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additional survivors include his sister, Kitty May Van Wezel; half-sister, Waunitta &#8220;Brownie&#8221; Winters; and several extended family members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He was preceded in death by his mother, Wanetta Marie Hodson; father, Jonathan Paul Hodson; sisters, Arliss Jean (Howard) Richardson, Janet Sue (Jacob) Thomas, and Monelle Eileen (Charles Edward) Ragan; brothers, Paul Lee Roy Hodson, Larry Eugene Hodson, and James Hodson; half-sisters, Elberta &#8220;Peg&#8221; Teel, Berniece Small, Thelma &#8220;Phoebe&#8221; Small; and brother-in-law, John Van Wezel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The family will receive visitors on Thursday, March 12, 2026, from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral &amp; Cremation Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Immediately following visitation, a funeral service to celebrate Danny\u2019s life will begin at 10:00 a.m., with Pastor Betty Conaway officiating. Burial will take place at Marion National Cemetery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Memories and condolences may be shared online at www.nswcares.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To send flowers to the family of Danny Hodson, please&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/needhamstoreywampner-north-chapel.tributestore.com\/?oId=47510509&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.1.1050496179.1738002651:GS2.1.s1773246136$o178$g1$t1773246276$j58$l0$h0&amp;tcouuid=d9730b1f-4bb4-44a1-b1fb-82c79e1e37a2&amp;mtph=1\">visit our floral store.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<!--AUTO-AD-AFTER-->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;text-align:center\"\n        data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\"\n        data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\n        data-ad-slot=\"9212395598\"><\/ins>\n    <script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});<\/script>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Danny Hodson, 79, of Bedford, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Brown County Health and Living Community in Nashville, IN. He was born on July 29, 1946, in Jalapa, Indiana, to Jonathan and Wanetta (Fear) Hodson. On June 14, 1973, he married Becky Rains, who survives. 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He was born on July 29, 1946, in Jalapa, Indiana, to Jonathan and Wanetta (Fear) Hodson. On June 14, 1973, he married Becky Rains, who survives. 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