RIP John Hodson

zas107

Don't know if any of you here knew him, but I just learned of his passing last month. RIP John.

Zoins

Condolences to his friends and family.

Here's some information on John:

https://www.nwitimes.com/places/business_professional_services/jewelry_brokers/hodson-coin/business_1109298170.html

I started collecting coins in May of 1962 and started selling coins for profit shortly after. In 1975 I opened my store. I specialize in collectible key coins of all series. I am A.N.A. Life Member 885, and a PCGS & NGC dealer. I also have the largest sportscard inventory from 1948-1975 in N.W. Indiana. and am a PSA dealer.

More from the About page:

John Hodson Coins INTEGRITY AS PURE AS GOLD. Same Location for 35 years. John knows rare coins, cards and collectables. [...] With a lifetime of knowledge borne out of a hobbyist’s passion for collecting, John has no plans to slow down anytime soon. His shop’s phone rings constantly,and he’s missed work only six days in 36 years. “I have never had one day where I didn’t want to come to work,” he says. “I’ve always done what I loved.”

More on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Collectibles-Store/John-Hodson-Coins-128280677239544/

Zoins

Here's an excerpt from his obituary. Great info on his passion for rescuing animals!

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/nwitimes/name/john-hodson-obituary?pid=195702625

• Born: February 16, 1950
• Died: March 13, 2020

John was the owner/operator of John Hodson Coins in Munster, from the early 70's. He was a life member of the American Numismatic Association and the Calumet Numismatic Club. John's interests included coins and precious metals. His greatest passion was rescuing and caring for animals; of which he rescued hundreds over his lifetime.

Jimnight

RIP

DCW

Looks like he's been gone over a year now, March 2020. Hope his family has is at peace

ricko

Condolences to family and friends. RickO

BuffaloIronTail

His son has carried on the business. John was a fair and pleasant coin dealer. His comment was always "I have the coins". And he did.

I bought many coins from him through the years, including my first 1914-D Lincoln and 1937-D Three Leg.

Seems like he enjoyed the hobby as much as any collector.

There was an old timer who only needed a 1926-S Buffalo Nickel to complete his set. At the same time, John was browsing a church sponsored local coin show and spotted one that the seller had listed as Fine. According to John, the coin was fully VF, and he bought it.

He ended up selling it to the old timer and said that the guy lit up like a Christmas tree when he bought it.

Rest easy, John.

I miss you.

Pete

cladking

John was one of the best and loved his work as much as anyone alive. He also was always willing to engage in conversation and his favorite topic was anything about coins. He was always quick with a fair offer or a fair quote on anything. The one thing he never did was sell something less than market.

John was just one of those individuals for whom no words can do justice.

Stop in and meet his son who is continuing the tradition.

WAYNEAS

Wayne

jwitten

Sorry to hear this. I've bought a few gold coins from him.

RichieURich

I did not know him but it sounds like he was a great guy. My condolences to his family and friends.

Khodsondvm

I was just happening to search my dad. Reminiscing. Thank you all for the kind words. He truly was an amazing person. Paul is doing very well running the store. He learned everything he knows from dad and takes a lot of pride in it just like dad did.

Sincerely,
Kate Hodson (John’s daughter and Paul’s sister).

CaptHenway

@Khodsondvm said:
I was just happening to search my dad. Reminiscing. Thank you all for the kind words. He truly was an amazing person. Paul is doing very well running the store. He learned everything he knows from dad and takes a lot of pride in it just like dad did.

Sincerely,
Kate Hodson (John’s daughter and Paul’s sister).

Good afternoon, Miss Hodson. I was an old coin friend of your father from when I worked for Harlan Berk in downtown Chicago. Occasionally I would make the round of the shops and visit your Dad's place. I always spent too much time there just shooting the breeze.

He was well like and well respected in the coin community. I never heard a bad word about him.

Tell Paul I said Hi. Tom D.

kaz

It's great that the family business is being carried on. RIP Mr. Hodson.