Steven D. Hodge, age 66, of Florence, passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2019. Steve was the loving son of the late Carole Flinker. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 46 years, Sarah Hodge; sister, Donna J. Gorny (Rick), and brothers, Charlie G. Kostas (Kim), Ken Kostas, Frank Rieselman (Tracey), John J. Rieselman and Joshua P. Flinker; as well as many nieces and nephews. Steve proudly served in the United States Air Force and was stationed all over the world. He was a Master Sgt. at the time of his retirement. After serving 20 years in the Military he spent 15 years working for the Department of Juvenile Justice in Georgia. Steve also earned a Bachelors of Science from Georgia College. Family and friends will gather for a visitation on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Stith Funeral Home, 7500 Us Hwy 42, Florence, KY 41042. Funeral services will begin at 1:00 p.m. Burial will take place at Highland Cemetery, Ft. Mitchell with full Military Honors. Memorial donations may be made in Steve’s honor to Redwood, 71 Orphanage Rd, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017. Online condolences may be left for the family at: www.stithfuneralhomes.com