Kenneth Ray Hodges, of Jonesborough, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, July 17, 2025.
Known to family and friends as “Kenny,” he was a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend, who’s greatest joy was found in family, friendship, and laughter with those he cherished.
He was the son of the late Fred Lane Hodges and Roberta Hughes Hodges.
Kenny is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Elizabeth Ann Hodges; his daughter, Dr. Danielle Feliciano, and her husband, Julio Feliciano; his sons, Michael Swanner and Brandon Swanner; his sister, Rita Davis, and her husband, Ed; his brother, Freddie Hodges, and his wife, Cathy; his grandchildren, Keo Feliciano, Kevin Swanner II, Brandon Swanner Jr., Brooklyn Swanner, and Heaven Swanner; along with many beloved nieces, nephews, and his loyal best friend, Brooks Carver.
He was preceded in death by his son, Kevin Swanner; his sisters, Ann McLaughlin, Sue Horton, Kay McConnell; and his brother, Jerry Hodges.
In lieu of formal farewells, an informal gathering of family and friends to say, “see ya later, “will be held on Tuesday, July 22, at 2:00 PM, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home. May we honor Kenny’s memory by loving others as fiercely and forgiving as easily as he always did.
07/22/2025
Heather Carver
Praying for your family, so very sorry for your loss ❤️
07/20/2025
Ricco & Cheryl Feliciano
Footprints
One night a man dreamed a dream. He was walking along the beach with the Lord . Across the dark sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene, he noticed two footprints in the sand, one belonging to him and the other, the Lord’s.
When the last scene of his life shot before him, he looked back at the footprints in the sand There was only one set of footprints he realized that this was at the lowest and saddest times of his life. This bothered him and he asked the Lord about his dilemma
"Lord, you told me when I decided to follow you, you would walk and talk with me all the way. But I'm aware that during the most troublesome times of my side , there is only one set of footprints I just don't understand why, when I needed you most , you left me?”
He whispered, “My precious child, I love you and will never leave you, never, even during your trials and testings when you saw only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you"
