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Joseph Bode Obituary
Joe was a devoted husband, currently married to Joyce Gray, and previously widowed by Linda Alessi Bode. He is lovingly remembered by his daughter, Bonita (Bode) Cox, and her husband Hannibal Cox; his stepson Manning Gray, his two granddaughters, Elena Lecona and her partner Adam Tester, and Erika Lecona and her husband Ryan Crouch; and his three great-grandchildren, Gabriella Lecona, Jasmine Crouch, and Ryan Crouch Jr. Joe also leaves behind many cherished nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by all of his siblings.
A proud veteran, Joe served his country with honor in the United States Army, completing two tours in Vietnam. After his military service, he retired from Naval Avionics in Norfolk, Virginia. Known for his kindness, generosity, patience, and good humor, Joe brought warmth and joy to all who knew him. His love for singing and sweets was infectious, and his spirit will live on in the hearts of his loved ones.
A memorial service will be held at The Salvation Army Eagle Creek Corps, located at 4400 N. High School Road, Indianapolis, Indiana 46254, on Saturday, December 28, 2024. Doors will open at 9:30 a.m., with the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. The family kindly requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to either The Salvation Army or Veterans of Foreign Wars in Joe's honor.
Joe's memory will forever be a source of comfort and inspiration to those who had the privilege of knowing him. May he rest in eternal peace.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Bode
Bonnie Cox
December 20, 2024
Bonnie
December 20, 2024
Fun times with daddy
Jennifer morey glyn
December 18, 2024
Uncle Joe i will remember you always. Your kind words, your effectious smile. Your visits. When you left you always said to me "you wished you could take me with you in your suitcase". As a kid I waited every year for you to take me with you in your suitcase lol. I was too little and sheltered to understand lol. We had such good times. The 4th of July parties. The coconuts and pineapples. Your stories. You and my dad were real good at telling me the things that happened to you both as kids. Your effectious smile still lives on in your daughter Bonnie. You will be loved, remembered, and missed dearly by so many. I love you more than you will ever know.
Jennifer morey glynn
December 18, 2024
What to say about my uncle Joe. He always told me as a kid. When he came to vist. That ." He wished he could take me with him in his suitcase." I was so young I didn't understand fully. I waited every year until I was older to go with them in his suitcase. Lol. I will always remember the 4th of July parties, with them and all the snacks we had. We always had coconuts and pineapples and I think punch. I will always remember his effectious smile. He was such a happy man. In fact I see that same effectious smile in his daughter Bonnie. He will be forever missed and forever loved.
Your favorite granddaughter Elena
December 18, 2024
Grampy! You will forever be in my heart!
Debbie (Morey) Beck
December 18, 2024
Uncle Joe I will cherish the memories of all the times you came to visit us, all the laughs you made sure we all had, the kind heart you always had towards us, the amazing hugs you gave, and the kind words you gave us. Most of all the silliness you had which made us all know how deeply you loved us. Forever in my heart. God sure got a good one and I am sure I will see signs of you still coming to visit me. I love you Uncle Joe. Until I see you again.
Bonita Cox
December 18, 2024
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