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#923042 - 07/15/15 12:08 PM
ROD HODGE (FROM DARKSUN)
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num1fordfan
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Registered: 09/03/09
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Loc: prince george , va 23875
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HE WASNT A MEMBER HERE THAT I KNOW OF BUT HE WAS A STAPLE AT THE GUN SHOWS AND KNOWN BY EVERYONE .. RIP ROD http://www.richmond.com/obituaries/article_ad1c7107-0241-513e-9243-30b6b6440089.htmlHODGE, Rod Jr., 51, of N. Chesterfield and Roanoke, went to be with the Lord Monday, July 13, 2015. He was a great man of integrity; to know him was to love him. First of all, he was a loving father, husband, son and friend. Rod was the owner of Dark Sun Surplus. He is survived by his wife and best friend, Lori; his son, Dillon Jeremiah; stepchildren, Marissa and Dalton; parents, Rodney and Sandra Hodge; brothers, Chris and Kenneth (Linda); sister, Kym; nephews, Steven, Jimmy and Kyle, Kenneth and Eric; and his good friend, Daniel Carter. Family will receive friends 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where a funeral ceremony will follow at 7 p.m. A funeral ceremony will also be held 2 p.m. Friday at Monte Vista Church of the Brethren, 25 Wades Gap Rd., Callaway, Va. 24067. Interment to follow at the church cemetery.
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#923077 - 07/15/15 02:00 PM
Re: ROD HODGE (FROM DARKSUN)
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VA_GUN_MAN
Gun fool
Registered: 01/25/10
Posts: 958
Loc: keysville, va
City or County: keysville
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Rod was a good guy. Knowledgeable and pretty fair on his trades. Made many deals with him over the years. Usually had some of the best prices at the shows and most always had the new toys before many other dealers did. He will be missed at the shows for sure. Hope someone in his family continues to run the business. RIP Rod.
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#923123 - 07/15/15 04:26 PM
Re: ROD HODGE (FROM DARKSUN)
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g-shooter
Great at putting the worm on the hook!!
Registered: 09/19/11
Posts: 654
Loc: NoVa
City or County: Alexandria
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That is some kind of shock. I have known him for over 20 years. Any idea how he went?
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#923166 - 07/15/15 05:51 PM
Re: ROD HODGE (FROM DARKSUN)
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LBwill1960
Responsible for all the world's problems
Registered: 01/21/12
Posts: 386
Loc: Mechanicsville,VA
City or County: Hanover
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WOW . Dealt with him a few times .Didn't know he was the owner .
RIP Rod
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#923373 - 07/16/15 07:34 AM
Re: ROD HODGE (FROM DARKSUN)
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num1fordfan
RUGERS and T.B.T.B.E.B
Registered: 09/03/09
Posts: 10130
Loc: prince george , va 23875
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That is some kind of shock. I have known him for over 20 years. Any idea how he went? massive heart attack from what im told
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#924998 - 07/20/15 12:16 PM
Re: ROD HODGE (FROM DARKSUN)
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sousana
Golani Sheli
Registered: 07/08/13
Posts: 1065
Loc: Hampton Roads, Peninsula
City or County: Hampton
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I've dealt with him many times over the years, 20+ purchases and trades. He was always fair in all his dealings.
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#925707 - 07/22/15 01:17 AM
Re: ROD HODGE (FROM DARKSUN)
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Paul52
Yes l'm a Glock Fanboy ( Like me they Work )
Registered: 07/15/13
Posts: 5
Loc: Evington Va.
City or County: Evington
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So young ....very sad ...a great guy to deal with!
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#926070 - 07/22/15 10:04 PM
Re: ROD HODGE (FROM DARKSUN)
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Roverich
I am going to have to put you on my "To do" List
Registered: 12/20/11
Posts: 189
Loc: No,Va.
City or County: Woodbridge
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That sucks ...Rest in peace Rod ..You will be missed brother...
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#926071 - 07/22/15 10:09 PM
Re: ROD HODGE (FROM DARKSUN)
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chuckyzfr1
Bullseye
Registered: 04/19/09
Posts: 1619
Loc: Virginia
City or County: Richmond City
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I'm shocked and saddened to learn of Rod's untimely passing. I had a nice chat with him either that Sunday or possibly Saturday at the RIR gun show. He's done me a lot of solid deals over the years, I'll definitely miss him. RIP brother.
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#926073 - 07/22/15 10:10 PM
Re: ROD HODGE (FROM DARKSUN)
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Bugzy
OTTO FOOL 1%er
Registered: 04/28/10
Posts: 1214
Loc: VA.
City or County: Peninsula area
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He was a damn good Father, Individual and Businessman.
The good ones seem to go too early.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
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#926775 - 07/24/15 06:20 PM
Re: ROD HODGE (FROM DARKSUN)
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Tyronyglock40man
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Registered: 01/20/11
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Loc: Virginia
City or County: Capital of the Confederacy Richmond-Williamsburg area
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I bought my very first AK from him , crazy , RIP brother
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#927135 - 07/25/15 04:51 PM
Re: ROD HODGE (FROM DARKSUN)
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RVAGlock
Addicted
Registered: 01/12/13
Posts: 414
Loc: Richmond, VA
City or County: Richmond
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I had numerous dealings with Rod stretching back into the 1990s at the old Hugo's shows. Was a great guy to deal with- was saddened to hear the news.
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#955186 - 10/05/15 09:31 PM
Re: ROD HODGE (FROM DARKSUN)
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ThatMattGuy
Bolt action
Registered: 12/05/10
Posts: 186
Loc: Va
City or County: Harrisonburg
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#955215 - 10/05/15 11:25 PM
Re: ROD HODGE (FROM DARKSUN)
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wolfman
SB lurker
Registered: 09/04/10
Posts: 411
Loc: Michigan
City or County: Gladwin
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Many great deals with Rod in the past. My first new AK. Prayers to his family. Rest in Peace.
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#955469 - 10/06/15 06:23 PM
Re: ROD HODGE (FROM DARKSUN)
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Bianchi
Marksman
Registered: 02/02/14
Posts: 266
Loc: southwest Virginia
City or County: roanoke
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Rod was a GREAT person to deal with. I started dealing with him a dozen years ago. I will MISS seeing Rod at the Dark Sun booth.
Humble guy with a good sense of humor.
Rip brother...
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#965226 - 11/01/15 09:22 PM
Re: ROD HODGE (FROM DARKSUN)
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graybeard
Marksman
Registered: 03/19/10
Posts: 230
Loc: Va
City or County: Fauquier
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Cant believe Im reading this. A shame to have lost a great person whom I have made many deals with since the days of the Hugo's shows. I always looked for dark sun's booth at the shows. Even got my oldest son his first revolver from Rod. He will certainly be missed.
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#969442 - 11/13/15 02:32 AM
Re: ROD HODGE (FROM DARKSUN)
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brightmoon
Pea shooter
Registered: 10/27/15
Posts: 4
Loc: VA
City or County: Richmond
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Dear VA Gun Trader Members: My oldest brother Rod Hodge, younger brother Chris Hodge and son Steven Thomas made up Dark Sun Surplus. Rod's sudden death robbed us of a son, father, husband, brother, uncle, friend, leader, mentor, protector, decision-maker, problem-solver, motivator and teacher. He was all about family and was honest to a fault. His motto was Do the right thing no matter who you p*ss off. And if you google "Dark Sun Surplus" you'll find out that he p*ssed people off a lot. He never used the internet so I would tell him what people were saying and he'd say "Good...the ATF will read it and know I'm obeying every law!" Even after 4 months it still has not sunken in and random moments of disbelief hit without warning. Anyway, the point of my post is that I wanted to say THANK YOU to the members of VA Gun Trader for sharing their memories of Rod. I enjoyed reading all the comments. Kym Hodge
Edited by brightmoon (11/13/15 02:50 AM)
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"BRIGHTMOON" aka The Exact Opposite of A "DARK SUN"...Really I'm KYM HODGE - Little Sister of ROD HODGE, deceased & sorely missed former owner of Dark Sun Surplus
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#969443 - 11/13/15 03:07 AM
Re: ROD HODGE (FROM DARKSUN)
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g-shooter
Great at putting the worm on the hook!!
Registered: 09/19/11
Posts: 654
Loc: NoVa
City or County: Alexandria
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Hey Kym,
Rod was a great guy. I knew him for well over 20 years. He was a class act and will be missed. I am very sorry for your loss.
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#970143 - 11/15/15 08:02 AM
Re: ROD HODGE (FROM DARKSUN)
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brightmoon
Pea shooter
Registered: 10/27/15
Posts: 4
Loc: VA
City or County: Richmond
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Thank you G-Shooter...It's heart-warming and healing to hear that so many customers valued their friendship with Rod just as much as they respected his integrity as an honest and serious-minded (and sometimes grumpy!) business owner. If you or anyone else have stories or would like to express things about Rod (good, bad, indifferent - it does not matter!); or if anyone happens upon something about Rod or Dark Sun, please send me an email to the address in my profile. I am making a scrap book of Rod's life (which I know he would hate and make fun of me for doing, haha!) and I plan to print out as much as I can find. Take care! Kym
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"BRIGHTMOON" aka The Exact Opposite of A "DARK SUN"...Really I'm KYM HODGE - Little Sister of ROD HODGE, deceased & sorely missed former owner of Dark Sun Surplus
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#970675 - 11/16/15 12:37 PM
Re: ROD HODGE (FROM DARKSUN)
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num1fordfan
RUGERS and T.B.T.B.E.B
Registered: 09/03/09
Posts: 10130
Loc: prince george , va 23875
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that would be nice for the lil man since he is so young and loosing his father , spoke to your dad and chris this weekend .... I like what yall are doing for his son (kym btw i'm the very tall tattooed bald headed guy , was at funeral with mike)
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