Bradley James Hodges

Bradley James Hodges, 43, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at his home.   Graveside services for Bradley will be held at 2:30 pm Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Southlawn Cemetery, 61300 US 31 South, South Bend IN 46614. Friends may visit with the family from 11 am – 2 pm before the service at Palmer Funeral Home – Guisinger Chapel, 3718 S. Michigan St., South Bend, IN 46614.  In accordance with the guidelines for Coronavirus, facial masks must be worn and awareness of social distancing will be observed. Due to safety concerns related to Covid 19, the family requests that you refrain from hugging.

​Those fortunate enough to know Brad realize that he had a heart of gold. He would do anything to help his family and friends. His presence in this world was truly larger than life itself. Brad's sense of humor and his big smile would warm your heart. You would never know when he would play the next trick on you. Brad had a unique way of traveling through life and he charted his own course. Brad cared for his family in a way that captured your heart and warmed you soul.

Brad had a tendency to be late and we all joked that he was on his own time zone. One reason for this was that he was a master of balancing an excessive amount of projects at one time. Although he was not always on time he was an accomplished mechanic and he took pride in his ability to fix anything. This led to his passion for motorcycles, demolition derbies and stock car racing.

As a child, Brad enjoyed roller skating at USA Roller Rink and he made many good friends there. Brad was an accomplished baseball player in his younger days. He also enjoyed snowboarding, skateboarding, ATV’s, RC cars and dirt bikes.

Although Brad never had children of his own he had an amazing way of connecting with them. He would play ball, ride four wheelers, wrestle and just fun with them outside. During family gatherings you would find the children outside playing with uncle Brad.

Brad enjoyed the outdoors and he loved to hunt deer with the bow and arrow. Brad took satisfaction in sharing the bounty with his friends and family. As a child Brad had many nick names including Bradbilly, Schmudbucket, and BJ. But only his aunt Liz could get away with calling him BJ.  

Earlier this year, Brad made significant lifestyle changes. He looked forward to a much brighter future. Brad embraced these positive changes and he had a new lease on life. Brad was taken from us too early and unable to enjoy the success of the new direction of his life. We will miss Brad dearly but he will always have a significant place in our hearts. We love you with all of our hearts Bradbilly.

Palmer Funeral Home - Guisinger Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.  Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.

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