Christopher A. Hodge was born August9, 1981 at Lackland A.F.B. Wilford Hall Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. In 1982, after his parents were married they moved to Davis Mountain A. F.B in Arizona then moved to several bases including Germany before moving back to Texas. Christopher and his sister would travel to Michigan in the summer to spend time with family.
As Christopher grew he would do odd jobs to earn his own money, like take out neighbors’ trash, walk dog, etc. At the age of 19 Christopher married Laura Valdez and become a father to Aleighza & Draevion.
As an entrepreneur Christopher started and ran his own lawn care service called Weed Eaters for several years. Then be decided to start his next venture and started CASH 4 Cars He was able to buy his first limousine and told his mother that he would support her as a Breast Cancer Survivor by painting it pink. It brought so much pride to him. Christopher had a very big heart and would do anything for anyone who was or wasn't in need.
Christopher loved his little sister, Pauline and was proud of her accomplishments. Being a family man he was grateful to be at the birth of his nephew Isiah and Niece Harper. He was so excited to be at Pauline's wedding to Chris Biles in May 2019, he showed up for her wedding a week early.
Christopher's heart and soul was Aleighza & Draevion Jeter and would do anything for them. From the day they came into his life, he was in love with them and wanted to be the best dad he could.
He will be remembered his son Draevion as more than a father but as his best friend and mentor. He will be remembered as a hard worker, someone who took pride in his accomplishments. Chris enjoyed traveling and seeing new places as well as Draevion and conversations they would have on road trips. Draevion will look forward to sharing these experiences with his children. He will be remembered by his daughter Aleighza who was blessed to have a loving and selfless father who did his best to provide Aleighza will miss the embarrassing stones Chris would tell about her as a child.
Christopher is survived by his loving mother Cynthia Happy Hodge McNeely Buttles, Stepfather Lewis Buttles, Father Patrick McNeely, beloved sister Pauline Biles her children Isiah Leos and Harper Bradford, Brother Simon McNeely. He leaves to cherish his memory Wife Laura Hodge, one son Draevion Jeter, Sisters Aleighza Jeter, Breanna, Chastity and countless Aunts. Uncles and Cousins.
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