Painter, born in Plymouth, Devon, son of David Hodge, principal of the School of Art there. Rodney Hodge began his studies there, then was at Royal College of Art, 1928–31. Having served as art master at the County High School, Redditch, Worcestershire, 1932–51, Hodge then moved to head the School of Art. Sometimes signing his work R H H, Hodge exhibited at public galleries in Plymouth, Birmingham and Liverpool. Also designed for stained glass, pottery and carved wood. Lived in Redditch.