William "Buddy" Hodges,67, of Apison, went home to with the Lord on Sunday, June 24, 2012 at his home.Mr. Hodges was a truck driver for over 40 years, and a member of New Haven Baptist Church.He was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Brenda Watson; parents, Vernon and Maudie Viola Hodges; and daughter, Tamara Mucher.Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Darren and Stephanie Hodges; brothers, Don Hodges and Bill Hodges; sisters, Velma Marks and Becky Craft; granddaughter, Alissa Hodges; and several nieces and nephews.Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Thursday in the Heritage Funeral Home Chapel, East Brainerd, with Rev. Dean Waters officiating.Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort to the family and view the memorial tribute.Interment will follow at Hamilton Memorial Gardens, Hixson.The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road.