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Fred BODDIE Obituary
He was a proud graduate of Shaw University, Class of 1958 and 1961 with the Bachelor of Arts and Master of Divinity respectively. Doc's passion for excellence in education led him to enroll in the initial Doctor of Ministry program at Howard University in Washington, D.C., and graduated in May, 1978.
Dr. Boddie was called to the historic First Church of Newport News, (Baptist) in Oct. 30, 1961. Under his pastoral charge, the congregation grew to 900 members, and he led them to construct a new church edifice, educational facilities, fellowship hall, and a Meditative Chapel, which were completed in 1972. He retired from the pastorate on May 1, 2001, after more than 39 years, celebrating the longest pastoral tenure at First Church. Additionally, he served for many years as an adjunct assistant professor of religion and humanities at Hampton University, School of Education and Continuing Studies.
As a community advocate, Dr. Boddie was a life member of National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, a former Trustee at Saint Paul's College, former member of the School Board of Isle of Wight County, the Newport News General Hospital and Tidewater Alumni Association for Shaw University. He was a lifelong member of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Recently, he was appointed as the Senior Advisor for Cooke Brothers Funeral Home in Newport News.
His memory will be eternally cherished by his beloved wife of 52 years, Patricia Joan Hall Boddie; two sons, Fred Jacob Boddie III (Rozlyn Thalley) and Dr. Timothy Tee Boddie (Geulia Diggs); one devoted daughter, Patricia Theodora Boddie; four grandchildren, Freddie Jacob Boddie IV, Omega Pearl Boddie, Maya Jillian Boddie, and Timothy Michael Boddie; two sisters, Arcelia D. Boddie Pritchett and Christine Rematha Boddie Cummings (Bennie); and a host of other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, financial contributions may be made to Mrs. Patricia J. Boddie for the Dr. and Mrs. Fred J. and Patricia J. Boddie Scholarship Fund.
A visitation will be held at First Church of Newport News (Baptist), 2300 Wickham Ave., Newport News, Va., on Thursday, April 22, 2010, from 6 to 7 p.m. A service of celebration will be held at First Baptist Church of Hampton, Dr. Richard W. Wills Sr. Pastor, 229 N. King St., Hampton, Va., at noon, Friday, April 23, 2010. Entombment at Hampton Memorial Gardens will immediately follow the funeral service. Per Dr. Boddie's request, there will be no public viewing.
Arrangements entrusted to Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel, 1601-27th St. NN, VA 23607, (757) 380-0251.Condolences may be sent to www.cookebros.com. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Fred BODDIE
Sponsored by Fred J. Boddie lll.
Christine Agangan
April 18, 2019
Your sweet knowledgeable demeanor meant a great deal to us. It was always a treat whenever we traveled from Baltimore, Md. to Newport News,Va. with our loving grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Waddy, to visit with you and your family. Attending church listening to you preaching and teaching had us beaming with pride. You're truly missed but, you're basting in your reward. God bless you Fred, Jr.
Natasha Press
October 12, 2012
Dr. Boddie, I looked you up today to see how you were...and I see you are in the best place, the place that we long for, the place of rest. You have made an immeasurable mark upon my life and my future generations. Sitting under your teaching at an early age made me sure of the calling on my life and now I walk in it with complete conviction and full authority. Many blessings to your family and may you worship at His footstool for ever and ever. I'll see you again.
August 14, 2012
Fred and Pat ,two beautiful people who loved not only the Lord but each other. The vows they've spoken has never been broken they're still togeather resting in eternity. Your family loved you both but God loved you more, rest in peace my wonderful cousins; to God be the Glory.
Love, Yvonne, Baltimore, Maryland
August 14, 2012
At last Pat has got her eternal rest with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and her beloved husband Fred,Jr. They both always trusted in the Lord because they knew he'd do exactly what he said he'd do. First Lady Pat Boddie is smiling from cheek to cheek, see you later dear cousins on the other side. May Freddy, Tim, and Patty find peace in the Lord's decision to call Mom home. Love you all Dennette and Dele
Marlin
August 14, 2012
I miss you Fred, jr. Now, your beloved has come to join you into God's promise eternal life through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Fred and Pat forever. Rest on my cousins, until we meet again rejoicing in our Saviour now and evermore.
Stephen Harrell
December 19, 2011
Dr. Boddie I was thinking about you today I wasn't aware that you have gone home. I thank you for your guidance in my life. You are a big part to my success rest in peace.
April 26, 2011
Dad,Your other son has reponed to the call to ministry.
I KNEW U KNEW BEFORE YOU WENT HOME. IMISS U ALOT
BUT HAPPY YOU ARE AT PEACE NOW.
LOVE U! FRED III
Marcia Slade-Wilson
May 12, 2010
Freddie, Tim, & Patty
My prayers are with you and your families during this difficult time. Cherish the memories and lean on the Lord for your strength.
Mr. Arthur L. & Rev. Evelyn M. Johnson
May 12, 2010
Psalm 116:15
Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.
Dear Prof. Boddie and loved ones,
Arthur and I extend our deepest condolences in the loss of your dad.
We met Dr. B a few times at various churches, and were blessed by his energetic spirit. A gentleman indeed.
We pray God's choice blessings of comfort, strength and the peace that passes all understanding, upon you and all persons affected by this loss, in the name of Jesus, through the power of the Holy Sprit, as it is written in God's word.
Love
Sheila Ferguson
May 9, 2010
To Mrs.Patricia Boddie and Family,
I was very sad to hear of the death of your husband and Pastor.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. He was a friend to my father and you taught me in elementary school.
He served his church and the community for many years and the Lord said come on home my good and faithful servant.
With Deepest Sympathy,
The Family of the Late Rev. Robert and Pearl Samuels
Evelyn & Anthony Jones
May 5, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Connie Wilson
May 1, 2010
To Patricia Boddie and Family, The Wilson Family and the Mt. Bright Baptist Church Family send our kindest regards and deepest sympathy. May God continue to bless and strengthen each of you during your hour of bereavement. We will contact you later.
Bettye Montgomery Smith
April 28, 2010
Pat, Pattie, Timmy, Fred Jr., and family: Please accept my most deepest sympathy in the demise of beloved husband, father and grandfather. I was saddened to hear of the passing of Rev. Boddie after speaking with my sister June. I have many fond memories of you and Rev. Boddie and know that God's loving arms are wrapped around all of you in your time of bereavement. My thoughts and prayers are with you and I will always remember you. God bless you.
Stephanie Brown-Valderrama
April 28, 2010
To Fred, Tim, Patti, BeBe, and Mrs. Boddie,
It has been a long time since I have seen any of you but today I grieve with you in the loss of your father and husband. I missed seeing him and your mom taking their morning exercise walk from Carrisbrooke towards the James River Bridge daily as I headed to work in Yorktown. Your dad and husband was a great man and I am honored to have known him. God Bless you all.
April 27, 2010
To the Boddie Family: I was saddened to heard of the passing of your beloved husband and father. Please know that our prayers are with you always.
Wendell Pete & Family (Madison, AL)
Tyrone Everett
April 27, 2010
I pray that you stay encouraged by the love and support shown by many, who have been touched by the Boddie Family.
May the power of God continue to use each of you in your own special way to continue the legacy of Dr. Fred J. Boddie JR. Love for you always.
The Everett family: the late Michael, Tyrone, Jean and Love Powell
April 25, 2010
Mrs. Boddie/Soror,
Ny husband Noel and I and my children remember you and yours in this time of bereavement. May you rejoice in Reverend Dr. Boddie's benevolence, the loved he shared for all he touched and the warmth of his smile. May God Bless you
Soror Chris Arrington
April 25, 2010
Dear cousins: Pat, Pattie, Timothy, Fred Jr. 2nd, your lost is our lost. Cousin Fred Jr. was a joy to be around! He had an enormous capacity to live a positive life; and, the love he had for his family. He will be truly missed! May God and his holy spirit continue to be with you all!
Climon, Susie, Marion, Kenneth, Diane, Carolyn,
Northern California
lutrelle Rainey
April 25, 2010
April 24, 2010
I was saddened to hear, from Virginia Union University, of the death of Dr. Fred Boddie. I first heard Dr. Boddie preach, for an Easter Service, at Huntington High School in 1962 when I was in the tenth grade. His message was awesome and very relavent to high school students about the cross and death of Jesus Christ.
As a minister of word and sacrament, I came to be a close colleague of his and served the Shiloh Baptist Church of Petersburg, Va. where Dr. Boddie's father served. In that capacity, I was blessed to have him come and share his unique homoletical preaching skills at several summer revivals. I also considered him a close confident and friend. I also had the unique pleasure of working with his son, as the director of alumni affairs at Virginia Union University and became close to his family. His loss is as that of a brother in Christ and a close, dear colleague in ministry. I send sincere and heartfelt prayers of comfort and condolences to his beloved wife, Pat and his entire family. May the peace and comfort of the Christ, that I serve, be with them during this testing time and beyond. Remember always, "weeping may endure during the night, but joy comes in the morning."
Lutrelle and Eleanor Rainey
Dayton, Ohio.
Terrie Matthews (Smith)
April 24, 2010
To the entire Boodie family:
I was very saddened to hear of the passing of Rev. Boodie. He was such a great man. I like so many others have so many great memories of Rev. Boddie. If the walls of First Church could talk they would go on for days sharing all the wonderful memories. Rev. Boddie always was one to make people feel that they were somebody. I remember when he begun saying to the vistors: "Welcome to the First Church of Newport News (Baptist) were everybody is somebody." When I fisrt came to First Church as an eleven year old child I was amazed when I first saw Rev. Boddie. He was so young. I had never seen a young preacher before. I thought that all preachers were old men. Rev. Boddie always seemed to have time for myslef and the Askew family whenever the need occured. It meant so much to me when he atteneded my mother's homegoing service despite he declining health. He even sang the Lord's Prayer for us, which she always loved to hear. No one can sing that song like good old Doc. I believe that my foundest memory of Rev. Boddie was at my uncle's homegoing service. I was given the task of delivering the prayer of comfort. After the service Rev. Boddie came to me and whispered in my ear "Girl you can really pray". His words were so pleasing to me, because he had such an important role in my spiritual development. Hearing these words from my spiritual father made me feel that he was pleased with my development.
Mrs. Boddie, Freddie, Timmy, and Pattie I know this is a difficult time in your lives, but my prayers and love are with you all. Remember that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Rev. Boddie has finished the road that God laid before him and now we must do the same. Rev. Boddie is now in the arms of his heavenly father. I pray that knowing how much not only Rev. Boddie was loved but your family as well will serve as a source of comfort to you all. Always share the memories with each other for this will keep him alive in your hearts. My God continue to comfort and bless you all.
Deacon Robert Holmes
April 24, 2010
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010
Mrs.M.I. Jefferson
April 23, 2010
To Mrs. Boddie and Family:
I wany to express my deepest sympathy in this time of sorrow. May God strengthen you and keep you.
Terri Best
April 23, 2010
To the Boddie Family, former neighbor and always friends: On behalf of the Best Family, we are truly sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. Your memories will live forever. May God hold you in the palm of his hands.
April 23, 2010
My heart goes out to my family for the lost of a great man. He has always trusted in the lord. I will cherish the family monents that we shared with all of our Boddie cousins. We will continue to follow the teachings from cousin Doctor Fred Boddie. May he rest in peace and may the family keep him close to their hearts. Love Cousin LaVeren/Billy
James Pridgeon
April 23, 2010
We are sorry for your lost, may good be with you in your time of need.
CHARLES ROOKS
April 23, 2010
To Dr. Boddie`s Family, I will be praying for you. JOB WELL DONE FRAT, JOB WELL DONE. DR. BODDIE worked toward the fulfillment of the LORD and our frats motto, "Culture for Service and Service for Humanity" JOB WELL DONE BROTHER BODDIE.
G.O.M.A.B.
Marlon BaCote
April 23, 2010
My prayers and thoughts are with the family. Stay encouraged and stay strong. One of God's servants is receiving his eternal blessing.
Eric Henry
April 23, 2010
To Ms. Boddie and family, I am so saddened to here of the passing of your husband. I attended his church (First Baptist) for many years as a young child until of I was a man on my own. I can truly say Rev Boddie helped shape my life, for he provided me guidance and wisdom, and for that I'm forever grateful. So as you reflect during this tough time, just know he had a special purpose to serve and that he touched many lives’s with his words and blessings. He will be sadly missed. May God continue to bless your family now and always.
Curtis A. Powell
April 23, 2010
To Fred Jr. and the Boddie Family, May God continue to bless you during this time of bereavement. Your family will always be in my prayers always.
Margaret Lee
April 23, 2010
To Rev. Dr. Timothy Boddie and Family,
Sincerest thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of bereavement. I pray that God will bless and comfort you during this difficult time.
Margaret G. Lee
Department of English
Hampton University
April 23, 2010
To the Boddie Family,
May the peace of God that surpasses all understanding be with you during this time of bereavement. Earth still contains no sorrow that the Almighty God in Heaven cannot heal.
With my utmost positive regards,
Deacon & Mrs. Calvin L. Evans Sr.
First Baptist Church, Hampton
Twanda Tucker
April 23, 2010
To The Boddie Family,
I am sorry for your lost. I was shocked when I heard the news. I grew up in First Church with my grandmother and mother. Rev. Boddie married me and sang his famous Lord's Prayer back in 1988. I will miss him even though I haven't seen him in a while. My prayers are with you all.
April 23, 2010
Dear Boddie Family,
I was shocked when I opened Wednesday's newspaper and saw that your family had loss your patriarch. What a wonderful man of God he was. I often wondered why I haven't been seeing him and Mrs. Boddie on their morning walks. May God continue to Bless your family now and always.
Debra Jenkins, First Baptist Morrison
April 23, 2010
Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all Thy heart,& with all thy soul,& with all thy mind!(Matt.22:37-40)Jesus is "Love".We Love the "Boddie Family". May the Lord forever bless & keep you! Love Always, Bob & Belinda Riddick
April 23, 2010
Patti,
I pray that the comfort of the Holy Spirit be with you and your family during this time and always.
Love,
Frances Brown
WHS 1978
Richard & Linda Meadows
April 23, 2010
My brother and father...you are resting from your labor and your works, have followed you. We love you. The Meadows
April 23, 2010
To Sister Boddie & Family,
It is with deep saddness to hear of your loss and our loss, for he will surely be missed here at First Baptist Hampton family. Our prayers go out to you and may God continue to watch over you and give you strength in the coming days.
Deacon Dink & Odessa Cohen, First Baptist Church Hampton Family
Dennette Agangan
April 23, 2010
Let not your hearts be heavy because we know where Fred,Jr is today. I've heard the stories of his childhood told by my mother( Yvonne Waddy-Harris) so many times as they played in their Grandparents' yard. I loved him and told him so whenever he came to visit in Baltimore or when we went to Va. for a family gathering. Boddie family, knowing that he has made it to the other side takes the sting out of death. Glory to God for having him in our lives, I know to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Until we meet again Fred,Jr.
Karen & Laura Imes
April 23, 2010
To Mrs Boddie, Fred, Patty, Tim
Mother and I were sad to hear of the Pastor Boddie's illness and his passing. Yet the Lord has welcomed him home. For precious in His sight is the death of one He loves. Pastor Boddie has run His race and now he can rest forever in the presence of the Lord. Mother and I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER WHEN HE CAME TO THE HOSPITAL TO SEE MY FATHER (MR. IMES) Dad went home to be with the Lord not long after his visit. Pastor Boddie always made you feel at home, and welcomed.
We both know you all will miss him. Fred, Tim, and Patti continue to live out his legacy and instill the values he held dear to the grandchildren. If you all stay the course and follow Jesus until death or the catching up of the Body of Christ in the Rapture you all will see him again soon.
Mrs. Boddie, we know your best friend now gone will always be in your heart! Although now seperated you too will see him soon, because this world as we know it will soon pass away and those in Christ will be joined to be with Him forever. God Bless all of you and your extended family as well! If ever you would like to contact us call 804-319-6340. If we had your number we would call you. Would love to hear from you! God Bless!
Vermont Moore
April 23, 2010
To the Boddie Family,
My condolences to the family. In the prayers of friends, may you find comfort and love. I was a former student of Dr. Boddie at Hampton University. He was special to all that knew him. I am glad our paths crossed because he was a man of God.
Edna B Scott
April 23, 2010
Reverend Boddie will truly be missed. I'll always remember him singing "The Lord's Prayer". Mrs. Boddie and family, always remember the good times and cherished the memories. Our love and sympathy to you all...
Cornell Edwards
April 22, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Cedric Horton
April 22, 2010
To Mrs. Boddie and family,
I missed seeing you all at the minister's conference last year and regret that I did not get to say hello to Reverend Boddie just one more time. I will treasure the memories that I have of you and him as well as Freddie, Tee, and Pattie. You all became my surrogate family by way of the Mayos. My prayer is for peace and comfort for all of you during this time, and I look forward to the day that we can reminisce about how God brought us through.
With deepest sympathy
Deborah Lane-Sanders
April 22, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Darin Newman
April 22, 2010
To Mrs. Boddie, Patti, Tim, & Fred
I am so sad to hear of your loss and sad to no the man I looked to for the past 39 years as someone to emulate and follow is know longer with us. He batized me, tought me the word, and showed me what a black man in this country could accomplish. I looked at him and saw a man that truly loved the lord with a indepth understanding of the word of God. I will miss him, but I know he is with our savor. Rest Pastor you deserve it. I love you and know that many will miss you.
Alvin & Donnee Taylor
April 22, 2010
To Mrs. Boddie and Family, Allways remember that God is to wise to make a mistake and so "Doc" has answered the call to come home. May we all live so that we to may answer God's call. We love you and continue to keep you and you family in our prayers.
Barbara & Maryland Wiggins
April 22, 2010
To Mrs. Boddie, Fred, Tee & Patty,
I wanted to send my condolences to your family due to the loss of your love one. I have always considered all of you as my family and regret I could not be there to share in person all of the great times we had growing up together. Just know that I am there in spirit and will always love all of you. Rev. Boddie is no longer suffering but smiling upon all of us. During this time of sorrow, remember the song One Day at a Time. His memories will never be forgotten but each day your heart will be lighten. If God brings you to it, he will bring you through it. I will continue to keep you in my prayers and in my heart.
Love.
Joyce Savage
April 22, 2010
I just ask GOD to bless and watch over this family in this time of sorrow. Pattie you are my sister and I am here for you, mom, and our brothers. I'm here when you need me just a phone call away. I'll miss dad too but he is always with us, just like Nannie & Gramps (Niaomi & Charles Boswell) May they rest in peace.
Peace & Blessings Always
Your sister for life,
Joyce A. Savage
Janet Arrington
April 22, 2010
To the Boddie Family
Trust in God's decision - Pastor Boddie is in a better place he has done his task assigned by the heavenly father.
April 22, 2010
Good afternoon to the family. my name is kelly from polly's restaurant. my prayers go out to your family at this time. you will remain in my prayers
Gladys Ford
April 22, 2010
To the Boddie Family,
With sincere sympathy and many memories of life-lessons learned from Dr. Boddie. May God surround you with peace in this time of sorrow. You will remain forever in our hearts and prayers.
Andre' Henderson
April 22, 2010
All Boddie's and the branches of there of!!! ...Aunt Pat, Patti, Tee, & Fred!!
Why? Is everybody partying and having a good time? Shouldn't they be crying and mourning the beloved??? My Uncle taught us that whether it was or even not as to be! It was not as it seems!!
It is a celebration of going home...He's not gone...just asleep!! Even when we visited cementary together Uncle would asks us a simple question ...how many out there are dead (in the cementary)?? We were puzzled but he would 'chuckle' and 'smile' but always endeared the perfect answer! The Lord has gone to prepare a place for you and if it were not so "I" would've not told you so!!!
He is gone but not forgotten...he has left but he's coming back!! I will truly miss a great mentor in life! A drum major of the rights and choices for all!! A soldier in the Army of the Lord!!! An Uncle who has meant so much not only to his family but even his extended family! He always served to change the lives of other! He loved with all his heart, mind, body and soul! One thing I do know Uncle Fred Loved Jesus and he's more then likely walking with the fruit of the Spirit right now!! He's stepping mighty and His head is lifted high and He is lifting up the name ...the sweetest name I know Jesus! Jesus! Jesus! thank you Uncle Fred for not only your love but also your teaching, preaching and proclaiming/standing & showing us the gospel of life/eternity!!!
Agape!
Bridget Hayes Graham
April 22, 2010
Mrs. Boddie, Freddie, Tim and Pattie:
It saddens my heart to know that you have to hurt as much as I did alittle more than a year ago when I lost my father, George Hayes. I want to encourage you all to be strong and know that your father was a man that influenced my life and so many others. He was your loved one, a great man, but most of all he was a child of God. I am sure that you will miss him dearly, but just know that he is in a better place. May God bless you and comfort you during these difficult times.
Love and Blessings,
Bridget (Hayes) Graham
Paula (Coles) Hill
April 22, 2010
To Mrs. Boddie and the entire Boddie family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of transition. Pastor Boddie was indeed a gift from God, as a young child growing up in First Chruch his sermons were life lessons and have stood the test of time. I thank God for his life and I thank you as a family for sharing him with the world. May God continue to bless and keep each one of you and my your sorrow be lighten knowing that his life was well lived toward the building of God's kingdom.
Marlin Gibbs
April 22, 2010
The Boddie Family
Our Beloved Fred, Jr, we so lovingly called him, will be sorely missed. I will always remember the time of his visits in Baltimore, especially at Momma's (Ophelia Boddie-Waddy), Oh, it was such a happy and joyful time. We would leap with joy as soon as he would hit the block, just as it was with his Dad, Fred Boddie, Sr. I told Fred, jr at his retirement celebration, how he is and always will be so loved. Now, the beloved man of God, is reaping the promise, an eternal life with the God who loves him more. Rest in peace my cousin. And, What a day of rejoicing it will be, when we all get together in heaven to live etenally with our God and Saviour forever more.
Pastor Dewey Lane
April 22, 2010
Precious in the sight of God is the death of His saints. Dr. Boddie has gone onto be with the Father Almighty and all of his labors are over. I rejoice that once again he and my father can laugh together. Dr. Boddie has always been a very important part of the Lane family and we all send our condolences to the Boddie family. It is my prayer that the grace and comfort of the Holy Spirit will be with all of you doing this time of lost and gain. The lost of your love one but his eternal gain with God. We love you all and we are so thankful for all the deposits that Dr. Boddie made in the Lane family lives. May God forever bless all of you.
Phyllis Drewery Tatis
April 22, 2010
To Mrs Boddie,Freddie,Tim and Patti.
My condolence to the Boddie family.
I am truly sorry for your loss of your dad. My thoughts and prayer are with you and your family at this difficult time. God bless each of you. Phyllis Drewery Tatis
Dea. Nathan Wheeler & Family
April 22, 2010
To the Family of Dr. Fred J. Boddie Jr.,
It is with great sadness that these words of comfort are submitted to you. However, I do know that Dr. Boddie is now present with the Lord and rewarded for a "Work Well Done." I have known Dr. Boddie for over 30 years and he has always exemplified compassion for mankind and articulated with great eloquence, words of inspiration. Dr. Boddie referred to me as "Bro. Nate" whenever he saw me...even from the pulpit. I thank God for his friendship with me and my family, and we are sharing in your sorrow and lifting you in prayer. May you feel God's comfort, grace, and peace all around you.
Dwhan Harrell
April 22, 2010
To the Boddie family, it has been great pleasure to have known you through the years. My name is Dwhan Harrell and I have known you all my life by being a member of the church and great friends from my Grandmother Margret Cotton and my Mother Linda Harrell; let me say we were blessed to have Dr. Boddie as our Pastor and I know that those two ladies well welcome him home. Please know that he instilled so much in me and I have brought his blessing to my home. As he always said before church was over; "God Loves You and So Do I" rest in peace Rev. Boddie; from all of the Harrell's.
Tony West
April 22, 2010
To Mrs Boddie ,Fred,Pat and Tim
This is your day to stand in the spotlight of your Husband/fathers accomplishments and recieve some well-deserved praise. Its your day to enjoy the celebration of his Life. He introduced me to Jesus many many years ago and shared you'll with me. I am a better and saved man because of Dr. Boddie. Sorry that I can not hold,hug and celebrate his life in Virginia.
I am proud to have known him.
Tony West and family from Atlanta, GA.
Arlene Wyatt
April 22, 2010
To Mrs. Boddie, Freddie, Tim, & Pattie:
It hurts so much to have to say goodbye to a parent (my own are both gone now), but knowing that they wait for us in Heaven helps to ease the pain of loss. The one occasion that I spent time in Rev. Boddie's presence - during the church service of our 20-year high school reunion - made me realize what a special man he was. We who love you hold you close in thought & prayer & will continue to do so in the days to come.
April 22, 2010
Dear Pattie and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during your time of grief. I will always remeber Rev. Boddie. One of Gods Greatest Creations.
My Deepest Condolences,
Jeanette Harrison and Family
Julia Odom
April 22, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Gail Thompson
April 22, 2010
To Mrs. Boddie and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this time of grief and seperation. God will be with you to comfort and keep you each day as you continue your journey on earth without your loved one. Dr. Boddie was a great man of God and his legacy will live on through his children, grandchildren and every life he touched along his earthly walk. God bless you all.
Marie Hall
April 22, 2010
Dear Fred - you and your family continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. Love you, Marie Brown Hall, fellow Unionite - class of 1981 and fellow Member of The Peoples Community Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD
The Moore's, Wilson, and Brown Families
April 22, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers to your family in the loss of your Patriach. Rev. Boddie was sent here as a Missionary, and God has declared his work WELL DONE on Earth.
Danny & Barbara Conyers
April 22, 2010
To the Boddie Family:
The news of Doc's passing was shocking. A great giant has moved from our view and out of our grasp, but we know "...to be absent from the body is to be present with God."
Pat, Barbara and I would like for you to know that in the days to come should you feel the need to get away our doors are open! Doc has been such a powerful force in our lives that even death can but shade the moment. The "Imago Dei" of Fred J. Boddie, Jr. has evolved and is no longer bound by the limitations of "This hulk of human protoplasm soon to be snuff from our existence".
Freddie, Patty, and Tim, walk proud and know that your father has been a father to many and have lived a life which challenges each of you to excellence. I know he was proud of each you.
Sheretta Praileau
April 22, 2010
Mrs Boddie and Family,
I am truly sorry for your loss.My thoughts and prayers are with you all during your time of grief.I am very glad for the moments we had to chat in the store and hospital.I have often thought of you over the years.You were one of favorite teachers.May the love and prayers of those that are close and your memories comfort you.
Sheretta (Hamiel)Praileau
Magruder 1976 sixth grade
Trina Bard
April 22, 2010
Dear Fred & Family I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God bless and comfort you and your family at this time and always. love you guys.
Allison Thalley
April 21, 2010
Missing someone gets easier every day because even though it's one day further from the last time you saw each other, it's one day closer to the next time you will,Life is eternal, and love is immortal...Doc, Thank you for your lessons taught,the Blessing bestowed and all the LOVE you shared!!! I LOVE YOU, "Auntie" & Cowboy
Jesselyn "Jetti" Jackson
April 21, 2010
Fred, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God bring you peace and comfort.
April 21, 2010
Dear Mrs. Boddie & Family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. May God wrap His loving arms around you, comfort you and keep you in His care.
Guild Family
April 21, 2010
To Mrs. Boddie & Family,
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. We knew Dr. Boddie for so many years from First Church (Baptist) of Newport News. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family through this time of grief. He will truly be miss but his word and spirit still lives on.
Veronica Henry-Thompson
April 21, 2010
Mrs Boddie, Freddy, Patty & Tim ..... I'm very sorry for the passing of a wonderful Husband,father, Friend and Pastor. You know I grew up in your homeand the the church home. It was a joy to be a part of greatman. And he will be truely missed . I'm also sorry I will not be able to make it that sadden me the most. I want you all to know I love you very much keep the faith be strong in the lord and the power of his might. Rev tim Boddie Jr. Hope to hear you very soon bring some strong word don't let go let GOD !!!!!!! May god richly bless you and all the lil Boddies.
Veronica M. Henry-Thompson
Sheena N. Brown (Daughter) Joplin MO
Shanley D. Thompson Daughter N. N. Va
Mr & Mrs Inman L. Henry & Kids Fort Bragg
Mr. & Mrs Herman Henry & Family Java, Va
[email protected]
Fort Bragg NC
Ernest & Angela( Brown) Perry
April 21, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Rev. Michael L. Harris, Sr.
April 21, 2010
To Mrs. Boddie & family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. We love each of you, My prayer is that God will give you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Rev. Michael L. Harris, Sr.
St.James Fellowship Church Of God
4312 Orcutt Ave. N.N. VA 23607
April 21, 2010
May you all know that you are in our prayers during this time. Our prayer is that the Lord will continue to Bless each of you. Marjorie Lawrence, Carlos & Melvin Turner
Mildred, Margie & Kim Baker
April 21, 2010
Mrs. Boddie and family, our prayers are with you all. We knew Dr. Boddie for so many years from First Church (Baptist) of Newport News. We will truly miss him and pray that peace be with you.
Mattie, Willie & Terri Jackson
April 21, 2010
To Mrs. Boddie and the Boddie family, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Dr. Boddie will be sadly missed, but truly remembered. As you know he is already looking down on you and will continue. We pray that peace be with you today and the days ahead.
Terry Mason, Sr.
April 21, 2010
My condolence to the Boddie family. May God continue to bless each of you during these trying times. Rev. Boddie was my Pastor for many many years, he was a dear friend to the Mason family all of my life. I ask that Mrs. Boddie, Freddie,Timothy, and Patti continue his legacy, he will be truly missed. May God Bless you all. With warmest regards. Terry,Karen, TerryII, and Toyre Mason
Pastor Christopher Wyckoff
April 21, 2010
From my childhood to my ministry Doc was always there. There have been few, if any greater privileges in my life than to have him as a Father in the Ministry, to have been trained and mentored by him and to have served God and God's people with him. To say I will miss him is an understatement. May the Comforter bring swiftly to your hearts peace and strength. The Wyckoff family loves you all.
James Grant Jr.
April 21, 2010
To the Boddie Family:
We are sorry to hear of your great loss. Our thoughts are prayers are with you at this time.
James & Juanita Grant and Gail Brown
Izzie Brown
April 21, 2010
Mrs. Boddie, Freddie, Tim, and Patti,
You are all in our prayers as Dr. Boddie reaps his rewards for a wonderful life of service to God and Man. We love each of you. God will give you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Izzie Roundtree Brown and Helen Roundtree
April 21, 2010
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Chester Williams
April 21, 2010
"Someone Near to Me Has Died"
Eternal Spirit, someone very near and dear to me has passed on into the larger life and I stand bewildered, alone, and sadly stricken. .
In my grief I bring thee my words of gratitude for all the rich gifts that the departed one has brought to my life
The bond of mutual confidence and understanding
The gift of fellowship in shared tasks and unrealized ambitions
The joy that come when one can be sure that someone knows him to the depths and trusts him completely.
Grant me now, my Lord, the courage to carry on in the spirit the one departed has bestowed upon my life.
Save me from weak complaint and futile regrets.
Enable me to build well upon the legacy of gracious memories remaining to me.
Give me the power to carry to fulfillment the joint undertakings of our hearts.
Empower me to think and act and grow in harmony with the purposes and spirit which my departed loved one would approve and inspire. Thus, may I be true to the memory of the one who has passed on.
Amen
For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor heights, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. .
Romans 8: 38, 39
Tamara Brown
April 21, 2010
To the Dr. B. and the Boddie Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. I am glad I had the pleasure of meeting Daddy B. when working with Dr. B, he was a very nice person.I know GOD will see your family through this time.
Sincerely
Tamara Brown
Rev. Glenda P Murray-Kelly
April 21, 2010
To the Boddie family it is indeed my sincere prayer that you will be able to make it though this movement of sadness. Truly your love one has been a leader, pastor, community advocate and a motivator to many.
Juanita Clark
April 21, 2010
Mrs.Boddie,Freddie, Tim, and Pat, You have my deepest sympathy on the loss of Rev. Boddie. He was a great pastor during the time I was at First Baptist Church plus a friend to my family. You are all in my prayers.
April 21, 2010
To the Boddie Family
Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
May continue to bless and keep you.
Monique Diggs
Ivy Baptist Church
Arcelia Pritchett
April 21, 2010
Love You Uncle Fred & I Will Definately Make You Proud.
Until We Meet Again I Love You..
April 21, 2010
Tee and Geulia,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I know what a special and close knit family you are, and my thoughts are with your entire family. Andy Morris-Mann
Faith Gilliam (Mason) and Family
April 21, 2010
Our deepest and heartfelt condolences go out to the Boddie family. Doc was a phenomenal pastor and friend to our entire family for many years. Our hearts mourn with yours in this difficult time. God bless each of you.
Carolyn Lockett
April 21, 2010
To the entire Boddie family, May God give you strength and peace at this diffucult time in your life. Know that there are a lot of people praying for you because Dr. Boddie was well known and well liked. Bless you all.
Carolyn Y. Lockett
Zion Baptist Church (Newpoort News)
Anita Elmore
April 21, 2010
To The Boddie Family:
My prayers are with you all at this time. Dr. Boddie was a good teacher and will be missed greatly. Patti, all of us here at Hampton University hold you close to our hearts. May God give you the Grace needed to see you through.
Always
Anita Elmore
Business Office
Hampton University
Former Student of Humanities I & II Fall 2009 & Spring 2010
Glarucia Swindell-Lewis
April 21, 2010
To the family of Dr. Fred J. Boddie,sorry to here of your loss.My thoughts and prayers are with you.God makes no mistake.
Glarucia Swindell-Lewis
April 21, 2010
To the family of Dr.Fred J. Boddie.Sorry to hear of your lost,he will be missed by so many.God makes no mistake.
Barbra Williams
April 21, 2010
To the Boddie family,
I am so sorry to learn of the loss of your loved one, Dr. Boddie. He was an inspiration and counselor to me during a most trying time in my life. His words of encouragement will remain in my heart and have made me a strong and continuing sucessful person. I'll always remember, he always told me " I will trust in the Lord" and by doing this in my daily walk, I am a better person to myself and others. Thank you, Dr. Boddie, and to his family, may God continue to bless you and keep you strong in this time of bereavement.
Sincerely,
Ms. Williams, Hampton, VA
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