Joey Ray Hodge Jr.

January 1, 1964 - December 2, 2020

To View Joey's Funeral Live Please Click Here Joel “Joey” Ray Hodge Jr. age 56, of Newland passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. He was born on January 1, 1964 in Mitchell County to Carol Isaacs and the late Joel Ray Hodge. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Rev. Mack Hodge and wife Leona Hodge and Fred Buchanan and his wife Dorothy; and two uncles, Johnny and Jerry Buchanan. Joey was chief of security for Sugar Top Resort in Banner Elk. He was of the Baptist Faith. Joey was a true friend to many people and loved to make people laugh. Joey was fun, loving, and a caring man. Joey loved to ride his Harley every chance he had and was the UNC Tarheels #1 fan. Those left to cherish his memory are his Mother, Carol Isaacs and husband Charles of Newland; one sister, Holly Isaacs of Newland; and numerous loving uncles, aunts, and cousins. Due to the current COVID-19 regulations, our staff is committed to taking care of our guests and families that we serve. Please understand we will be following the State’s COVID guidelines. All guests attending the visitation and service must bring and wear a mask and social distancing will be required. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 5, 2020 at 7:00 PM in the Grandfather Chapel of Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home with Rev. Phil Murdock officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at the funeral home. Words of Comfort and Memories may be shared with the Hodge family by visiting our website www.rsfh.net The care of Joey and his family has been entrusted to Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland. (828) 733-2121