Gary Young Hodges, age 79, of Birmingham, AL passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021. He was born September 24, 1941 to the union of Angelene Young Hodges and Rudolph Draughn Hodges in Dunn, North Carolina. Gary received his formal education at Murphy High School in Mobile, AL and later furthered his education at The University of South Alabama. Gary was a member of The Church at Bridgepoint in Gadsden, AL. Gary was married to Jo Ann Hillman on May 5, 1967. Their union was blessed with two children, Angelia-Maria Stewart (Richard), Celestial Hope Hodges and two grandchildren, Savannah Hope Stewart and Caroline Rose Stewart. He was a retired ordained minister. In his leisure, he enjoyed sharing Jesus with everyone he met. He was also an avid Alabama Football fan and enjoyed gardening in his spare time. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, August 7, 2021 at The Church at Brook Hills in Birmingham, AL, at 3 PM. Visitation will be held at the church from 2 - 3 PM prior to the service. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.southernheritagefunerals.com for the Hodges family.