Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association. William L. Hodge, of St. Charles, Missouri, died on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at the age of 68. Dearest husband of Phyllis Hodge (nee: Westnedge); dear son of the late Harvey and Lyla Hodge; devoted father of Thomas (Susan) Hodge; beloved grandfather of Carson Hodge, Will Hodge and Mary Hodge. Bill was a Purchasing Manager with McDonnell Douglas for 33 years. He was a member of the Antique Automobile Club of America; Gateway Thunderbird Club, Buick Club. His hobbies included trap shooting, winters in Arizona and old cars. May he be riding to heaven in a '53 Red Chevy convertible where the sun is shining, the warm breeze is blowing, rock 'n roll is playing on the radio and Bill has a big smile on his face.