John Adam Hodges
1977 - 2025
John Adam Hodges, 47, of Lexington, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 9, 2025, at Lexington Medical Center.
Born on August 30, 1977, Adam was the son of the late John Homer Hodges and Katherine Joyce Hodges of Winston-Salem. Adam was a beautiful soul and had a creative spirit. He enjoyed creating art and music to share with his cherished friends and family.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Timothy G. Hodges.
Adam leaves behind his mother, Katherine J. Hodges; sister-in-law, Bethany H. Hodges; niece, Abigail Hodges; nephew, Will Hodges; uncle, Jim Hodges (Joanne); several cousins; and numerous extended family members and friends.
A requiem mass will be at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 28, 2025, with Father Steve Rice officiating. There will be an ASL interpreter present.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Adam’s memory may be directed to St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 2575 Parkway Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27103.
Adam was my partner/husband for 14 years. Our life together was always an adventure. He was always looking for new ways to make music and meet new people. I will miss his bright blue eyes, his crazy hair, his smile and his kindness. My heart is hurting for him.
Adam for sure kept things interesting in our lives around here at the coffee shop in many ways. It has not been the same since his passing and I’m still in Shock over it. He was always supportive of us as a small business and helped out when asked. He was very wise and intelligent and knowledgeable in many things. He asked me how I was doing several times a day which not many people tend to do so that meant a lot to me that he cared. I hate this happened when he was just getting back on his feet again.
Adam was a bright light and kept me smiling no matter the circumstances. He’s a chapter in my story that I will always look back on with so much love and gratitude. I loved our conversations that we would have quite regularly and most days he helped me without realizing. He was filled with so much love and laughter and everyone of Lexington loved him. I’ll forever miss when he would show me his art that he was working on or the music he was listening to. I want to thank Adam for every conversation, every hug and every good laugh he ever gave me. I hope heaven is everything and more for him because he truly deserves it.
I always enjoyed talking to Adam at the coffee shop where we were both regulars. He was bright, inquisitive and always had an interesting story to tell. He seemed to be finding himself which makes his passing even sadder. He was an interesting fellow for sure and will certainly be missed.
Adam was my best friend in childhood and I think I can safely say that he would have said the same about me. I don’t think he had yet turned two when we met. He introduced me to so many people, different types of music, scientific concepts, and other things. At least two of the bands he introduced me to are among my top favorites today. I’m deeply sorry that we had drifted apart in these last few years. I hope you’re jamming up there among adoring, beautiful groupies. You are missed. I love you Adam. Rest In Peace.
Adam was the only person I could talk to about general life stuff, laugh with, disagree with, make up with, learn from, teach, and be in complete all of his many talents and gifts from God himself. Adam knew exactly what I thought of him as I spoke to him three hours before he passed. I am so grateful that I have had this telephone. to be able to communicate with him on literally a daily basis for a minimum of 15 minutes and rarely less than an hour to get a constant update of how he was doing, and how his day was. I am so grateful to God for allowing me to meet such an amazing human being I guess God that you needed him more than we did you got a good one! We are all better off from knowing Adam! This is the gift that we should concentrate on with this loss of my best friend and many others best friend I might as.
Also, I’m really really glad that you will no longer be burned by seizures, my friend! And that you and your brother now can help lead an army of angels to help us back here on earth to be the best we can be, and do the best we can with what we have to work with
Adam was such a gifted and wonderful human being, a beacon of light in a dark place.
Met Adam when I was just a kid hanging around Morning Dew Cafe, he lived above the smoothie shop in this tiny little apartment. His hair was crazy, long, curly & blonde, with bright beautiful blue eyes & an infectious laugh. Full of life.
He took a piece of my heart Tuesday when I learned he was gone. In that instant I realized truly how much I had cared for him. He was one of the best friends I’ve ever had.
I’m grateful for the laughs, hugs and time we had together. I’m grateful my girls had him in their lives, their awesome Uncle Adam. He was beautiful and we’re going to miss him.
Love you forever Adam, until we meet again dear friend, please watch over us.