Larry U.P. Boddie

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Larry Boddie Obituary

Larry Uron Parham Boddie, 60, of 10239 Prince Place, Apt 204, Largo, Md., departed this life after an extensive illness on Jan. 11, 2011. He was born April 16, 1950, in Petersburg, Va., to the late James Parham and Rematha Boddie Cummings. Larry attended Howard University, A&T University and J. Sargeant Reynolds and received a degree in respiratory therapy. He worked as a respiratory therapist until his health declined. He attended Mitchellville Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses in Maryland.

He leaves to cherish his memories: a devoted wife, Yvonne Boddie; his mother, Mrs. Christine Cummings (Benny); sisters, Terese Noell, Scadi Daisa; brothers, Samori Boddie (Vanessa), Garland Parham, Rodney, Keith Smith, Leon Parham, Amp Parham, Baby James Parham; sisters-in-law, Debbie Parham, Rosalyn Jordan (Brian), Natalie Muniz (Orlando); mother-in-law, Ms. Norine Diggs; aunt, Arcelia Pritchett; a devoted and supportive cousin, Quentin Henderson; the Mitchellville Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses; and Petersburg Congregations of Jehovah's Winesses; and a host of other relatives and friends.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, 2011, at the Mitchellville Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, located at 8009 D'arcy Road, Forestville, Md.

A viewing will take place at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011, at the chapel of William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home, Petersburg. Further arrangements for burial to be announced.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland & Son, Petersburg. Online condolences may be left at www.blandenterprisesinc.com

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Published by The Progress-Index from Jan. 12 to Jan. 13, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Larry Boddie

15 Entries

Thomas Penn

January 8, 2020

Larry aka Flakes was a good guy to have known. He was a passionate person about his spiritual being and more so about his music. An individual, whom was my friend.

Darci Vanderhoff

February 15, 2011

Larry Boddie made a deep impression on people. He was a devoted husband, musician, devout in his faith. He was kind and gentle and never spoke ill of anyone. He wasn't afraid to let the people he loved KNOW he loved them. I hope by knowing him I can become
a kinder, gentler soul as a reflection of his.

Larry is missed in our musical family and in our hearts. Warm regards to Yvonne and his family.

Alan Clarke

February 4, 2011

Blessings to Yvonne and to my best friend Larry. "Flakes" and I have been bonded in brotherhood for 56 years. I bear a fair measure of his being within me. We learned to play and pray as little boys. We marched for justice before our teens, we were high school fraternity brothers (Alpha Kappa Phi), we broadened our horizons together at Howard University, played alot of great music as we shared the band stand for decades. This is a tribute to a life well lived. Rest well sweet prince for you will forever be my greatest friend and confidant.

Dave Bendahan

January 21, 2011

I met Larry when I joined the Cleve Francis Band in High School. He was an exciting musician - always with something new on-stage. I enjoyed performing with him. With love.

Bruce Middle

January 21, 2011

It was an honor and priviledge to have known Larry. He was a wonderful, passionate musician and I am blessed to have had the opportunity to share some great moments performing with him.
God Bless you

Tony Duncanson

January 19, 2011

Larry and I go back to the fun days playing at Malcolm X Park in the 70's and many other musical events at Howard U. "Flakes" will be long remembered as he joins Barnett Williams and Baba Ngoma, two very well known prcussionist,teachers and positive spirits. I am glad to have performed with Larry with the Cleve Francis Band,he got the gig for me; always pleasant and caring "Flakes" will be missed.

Tracy L. Taliaferro

January 17, 2011

I had the priviledge of working beside Larry in the Respiratory Care department at Sotuhside Regional Hospital. He was a good man who cared deeply about his patients and co-workers. Larry went through life knowing that he made a difference for those lives he touched. Larry, it is an honor to have you as a friend and I look forward to meeting you above and once again sharing stories of our time at SRMC. God Bless you always.

Rob Holmes

January 15, 2011

I enjoyed performing with Larry in the Cleve Francis band. He was always a pleasure to work with. I will miss our great conversations about music. Rest in peace, Larry.

Thomas Penn

January 14, 2011

Our season has passed, but my memories of our earlier days; playing football or running track, and your playing of congo drums still remain. My brother and true friend, know you are never forgotten.

Bonita Claiborne

January 14, 2011

Love...never ...ends...............cuz

Marlin Gibbs

January 13, 2011

I will always cherish the memories of my cousin, Larry. Fond memories of days when he took me with him to do his duty for Uncle Fred. Memories of all the stories he told while he was in school and when he got his job. Memories of times he spent in Baltimore visiting with family. Memories of all his calls. Larry loved his family and we love him.

Larry,
We will miss you and await to see you again.

January 13, 2011

On behalf of the Hailes family, we express our condolence to the entire Boddie family. We pray that God will continue to bless you during the time of bereavement.

Barbara Hailes, Harris

January 13, 2011

larry memories of you will always keep a song in our hearts.
when you would visit us you always inspired us with the love that you
had for jehovah and his son. we are looking forward to seeing
you in the new system
your cousins bill and pat waddy

Richard Flowers

January 12, 2011

We will miss Larry but we're make up for the lost time in the New Order.

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