Ronald "Shorty" Hodge Jr. 48 of Portsmouth formerly of Lewis Co., KY. died Monday Oct. 27, 2014. He is survived by his mother, Barbara Corns Hodge of Portsmouth; two sisters, Bonnie Carter and Connie Cooper both of Portsmouth; 2 brothers, Anthony Hodge of Sciotoville and Shawn Hodge of Portsmouth. He was preceded in death by is father, Ronald Hodge Sr. Services will be 2 PM Monday Nov. 3, 2014 at D.W. SWICK FUNERAL HOME IN NEW BOSTON with interment at Friendship cemetery. Visitation will be Monday 12 noon to 2 PM at the funeral home. Condolences to dwswickfuneralhome.com.