Harvey Gene

Hodson

Harvey Hodson (78) of Anderson, MO passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026, with his family by his side after months of declining health.

Harvey entered this life in rural western McDonald County on November 16,1948, son of the late Rufus W Hodson and Geneva L Hodson (Barton).  On January 7,1967 he married his true love Marilyn Kay Epperson and to this union two sons were born.  He cherished their time together and the many trips together to visit the Rocky Mountains.  They are both now sitting on the mountain tops watching over the family that will miss them dearly.

Harvey was always rooted in the Anderson area where he was one of the founding members of Hodson Brothers, now known as Hodson Turkey Company, and later operated his own poultry farm and occasionally you could see him on the road as a local truck driver.

Harvey was preceded in death by parents, his wife of 50 years, Marilyn Hodson on August 17, 2017.

Harvey is survived by his two sons, Lee Hodson (Lisa), and Mike Hodson (Tish).  His grandchildren Whitlee Zeilinger (Ben), Tanner Hodson, Ashley Richmond (Clayton), Alex Hodson (Britany), Skye Hodson, and 7 great grandchildren, and his brother Larry Hodson and wife Carolyn.

The family would like to offer a special Thank You to the staff of Eastwood Manor for their patience, communications, and compassionate care during these difficult times.

Harvey and Marilyn were both very humble people and requested that no formal funeral service be held in their honor, they believed that everyone should remember the good times and not dwell on the sorrow.  The family will honor this request, and a private family memorial will be held at a later date.