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Jun 9, 1951 - Sep 10, 2020 (Age 69)
Mr. Bodie was the best teacher ever at WS. The coolest, laid-back guy I've ever encountered. Thank you so much for the memories. You will be greatly missed.
LaKesha
September 28, 2020 | Student
A dear friend in high school, and college. May you Rest In Peace
James & Maxine Wilson
James & Maxine Wilson
James Wilson
September 25, 2020
To the family you have my deepest condolences on the passing of my coworker so sorry to hear praying for comfort and strength to the family he was a very nice person. ----- Ernestine Strickland --Indianapolis Indiana
Ernestine
September 24, 2020 | Coworker
To the family of Darrell Boddie, please accept my deepest condolences in the loss of your love one; you are in my prayers may the Lord keep you close so He can mend your broken hearts and that you may find comfort in those who surround you with their love. Once again Please accept my heartfelt sympathy.
Mary A Comer
September 23, 2020
Deepest Sympathy to The Bodie Family. We all started Kindergarten together, friends and neighbors always. Rosetta and Brian Dowdell
BRIAN DOWDELL
September 23, 2020 | Chicago, IL | Friend
Your were a great mentor for my two sons former WSH students. Thank you. You and your Spirit will be missed.
Roberta Richard
September 23, 2020 | Gary, IN
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Joyce E.Shorts Sprouse
September 23, 2020 | Friend
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Lorraine Friley Malone
September 22, 2020 | Classmate
Your classes had wonderful memories for me. R.I.P. Mr. Bodie. Thank u for all you've done for us
Kenna
September 22, 2020 | Student
Darrell A. Bodie Sr. was born on June 9, 1951 to John W. and Annis L. Bodie in Gary, Indiana and went home to be with The Lord on September 10, 2020. He was the youngest of three children. He was a graduate of Emerson High School and Culver-Stockton College. He worked as a Head Industrial Engineer for U.S. Steel for eleven years before joining Gary Community School Corporation as an educator for thirty-five years. He also was an assistant and head coach for William A. Wirt High School. Darrell touched so many lives during his time on this earth and will be missed dearly by all who knew him. He leaves to cherish his loving memory; Darrell A. (Erica) Bodie Jr. Of Illinois, Candice V. Bodie of Nevada, sister Kaye Tuck Buchanan of Indiana brother John A. (Veronica) Bodie of Texas, three nephews; Japhus Buchanan of Gary, Duane (Jennifer) Buchanan of Maryland, John A. Bodie III. of Indiana, niece Cassandra Stewart of Oklahoma. He also leaves loving cousin Geraldine Shorter of Illinois, godchildren; Toyi M. (Jeff) Tanner of Indiana , Kelly J. (Wendy) Person of Georgia and other grand nephews and nieces, relatives and friends.
Visitation, Friday, September 25th from 12-8 p.m, family hour 6-8pm at Smith, Bizzell & Warner Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church 1741 Fillmore St. Gary, IN 46407 Saturday, September 26th at 11am. We ask that everyone wear masks according to state guidelines.
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