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Larry Bodie Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Kenya Peters
October 19, 2020
I’m old enough and strong enough to finally visit this page without tears I love you
BillieJo, Kenya & Kera
August 15, 2018
You never said "I'm leaving"
You never said "Goodbye"
You were gone before I knew it
And only God knows why.
A million times I needed you.
A million times I cried
If love alone could have saved you
You never would have died.
In life I loved you dearly
In death I love you still
In my heart you hold a place
That No one could ever fill
It broke my heart to lose you
But you didn't go alone
For part of me went with you
the day God took you home.
Loving you forever Your Wife...
I
lindaray jackson
September 26, 2011
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
Toi Harrington
June 9, 2011
Not a day goes by that I don't think about you, I love you Dad, and you still live on in us.
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Margaret Johnson
October 23, 2010
I was so sorry to hear about Larry passing. He was a great man one of the sweetest ones I knew. He will be greatly miss. I will keep the family in my prayers.
Caroline Mullins-Scarborough
October 12, 2010
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of my friend. May God be a fence around each and every one of you. I will keep the family in my prayer.
Marquese Lewis
October 5, 2010
My prayers go out to you and your family in this difficult time.
Rev. Bertha Jackson
October 4, 2010
To BillieJo and Family:
May God comfort your hearts and strengthen each of you daily. We are here for you. Trust God in all things. Love, Frankie, Bertha, Frankie Jr. and Kenitra
jackie stewart
October 2, 2010
Life time friend for Jacqueline Streeet, always have a place in my heart for you!!
You taught me alot!! and we Had plenty fun days in the West End!!!!
Donna & Marvin , Marie & Henry Britt
October 2, 2010
To the Bodie Famiy;
In ways we do not understand, our loved one will be present in spirit and in our lives forever. Keep the faith and love will lead you through this loss. May God Bless You and the Family
BELINDA ARCHER
October 2, 2010
GRIEF IS APART OF LIVING
SADNESS IS APART OF PAIN
REMEMBER THE TIMES WE SHARED
AND ALL THE HAPPINESS WE GAINED
YOU WILL BE MISSED
THE ARCHER FAMILY
October 2, 2010
October 2, 2010
To the family...I'm heart broken when I think of your lost.Please remember to love each other at this painful time. Our family has your family in our prayers.
Vera and Family
Miller Family
October 1, 2010
Miller Family
October 1, 2010
With Love
October 1, 2010
Diane Lewis and Family
Robert Mitchell
October 1, 2010
From the Mitchell and Mosby Family. Condolences to the family. God give you peace and strenght at this time. Let Love Live He's potential lives on in all those who knew him.God bless the family in Jesus name..
Denise Carthorne-Brown
October 1, 2010
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Audrey Bailey & Family
October 1, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Constance Greenway Whitener(Contee)& Family
October 1, 2010
To One Of My Best Friends Bro. Friend Larry Bodie. A generous, true and honest MAN. No one could ever take his place.If you did not get the opportunity to meet or to know him you indeed missed out. I myself met him 40years ago. I love him and will miss my friend deeply.
Peace and Love To The Family And Friends
Butch Martin
October 1, 2010
Larry, a true and trusted friend,
My deepest condolences to Billie Jo and the rest of the family
calvin
October 1, 2010
My brother Larry, you will be missed very much. Love You... R I P
Calvin Wells
October 1, 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
From the Staff of Scott's Funeral Home
October 1, 2010
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Butch Corbin
September 30, 2010
To Cheryl,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jerry Lowery
September 30, 2010
Larry u are and will always be n my Heart and my Memory....The lord have sent for u to come on home...
janice williams
September 30, 2010
larry will yruly be missed,and may god comfort you all in your time of departure from a loving may god bless you all janice williams
Darnetta Jackson
September 30, 2010
Omg i wish that i would just wake up from this dream. But in reality i have lost my dad. A great man, filled with knowledge. I remember when the presidential elections came, I wasnt goin to vote. And he told me "Do it for me then" think about all the people that cant vote and want to vote. So right then I went and voted. The last happy occasion i saw him was when he came to 1 of his 2 granddaughters birthday party on July 4, 2010. Aww how he lite those girls faces when he came to see them or called them just to see how they were or how were their grades. Man i miss him so much already. I love you dad. Darnetta, Shevon, and Shameya.
Janice Saunders
September 30, 2010
Cheryl,
I hope you know that Larry was like family to all of his childhood friends and so were you. Please try to keep in contact with us, and please don't stop coming to Richmond now that Larry is on the other side of life. Treasure the years you had with him and be thankful that God chose to make him your big brother. I never I had a real brother that grew up in the same house with me, so all of the guys I grew up around were my brothers, and Larry Bodie was one of them.
No man can change their destiny, every life is already predefined before any man is ever born. We all have a birth date and a death date, and neither of these can be avoided. As hard as this may be accept, it was his time to go back from whence he came. None of us came to stay, one day it will our time as well...
God Speed, and email me sometime,
Love You with all my heart,
Janice Saunders Wiggins
804- 665-3739
Nelson Morgan
September 30, 2010
To The Bodie Family,We will miss our dear friend. He was more family than just a Friend.Miss his talking, smile
and always caring for others more
than himself.
He will always be in our hearts
and minds.
Nelson, Beth & Nelson
Lindaray ( Linda) Jackson
September 30, 2010
TO The Bodie Family,I will miss my friend very much.THIRTY Four years.Miss his smile, talking always there when I need him.You will always be in my heart.
Shevon,Shameya Bullock
September 30, 2010
grandpa larry,you will be miss very much
Herbert(Boo), Tanya and Clemis Macklin
September 30, 2010
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
My dad was always fresh n clean. i love you and we will met again
Darnetta Jackson
September 30, 2010
Otelia Jones & Family
September 29, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Herbert (Boo), Clemis and Tanya Macklin
September 29, 2010
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Derrick, Dad, and me
Toi Harrington
September 29, 2010
Toi Harrington
September 29, 2010
He was not just a great father, but a great man. I will always remember the lessons on life that he has taught me and my brother's, we not only loss our father, but our best friend. We love you pop
Donnalee McGreevy
September 29, 2010
Larry was a great friend. I had the privilage of working with him for 5 years. He was the nicest person to know. I missed him when he left his job with the company.
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