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Leon Boddy Obituary

Leon Lewis Boddy -WARNER ROBINS, GA - Leon Lewis Boddy, age 72, departed this life Monday, May 31, 2010 at his home surrounded by his loved ones, after a brief illness. -Funeral service will be held at the Robins Air Force Base Chapel on Friday, June 4, 2010 at 12:30 P.M. Interment will follow in The Magnolia Park Cemetery. -Leon was born September 10, 1937 in Charleston, West Virginia to Tobe Boddy and Hallie McCatney Boddy. He was a retired member of the United States Air Force, and a long-time member of The American Legion Post 594. -His memory will be forever treasured by his loving wife, Vera Boddy, Warner Robins, GA; son, Kelvin (Barbara), Mt. Holly, NJ; daughters, Renee (Alexander) Middleton, Douglasville, GA and Lynda (Nelson) Dudley, Douglasville, GA; five grandchildren, Lianne Boddy, Michael Boddy, Alexander Middleton, Jr., Taylor Middleton and Langston Middleton; sisters, Clora (Robert) Seaton of Jackson, MS, and Mary (Charles) Morrell of Jonesboro, GA; nieces and nephews; brothers-in-law, Clemmie (Irma) Leashore of Sacramento, CA and Johnnie Leashore of Selma, AL; sister-in-law, Annie Mike of Alton, IL; devoted family friend, Daisy Green of Mobile, AL; and a host of other friends. -Visitation will be Thursday, June 3, 2010 from 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. in the chapel. -Nelson's Memorial Mortuary. Leon Boddy

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Published by The Telegraph on Jun. 3, 2010.

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Ronald Killingsworth

August 8, 2010

Dear Renee and family,
Your father set a wonderful example for us as husband, father and friend. Our family truly enjoyed our time in his presence and have wonderful moments to remember him by. Our prayers are with you and yours. God Bless,
The Killingworth family

Anthony Brown

June 21, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

June 14, 2010

Dear Renee and the entire Boddy family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
The Rossi Family, Stamford, CT

Mariette Duty

June 8, 2010

My heart truly goes out to the Boddy family. I and my family had the delightful experience of sharing years of family friendship. Mr. Leon was always a welcome smile when the pins weren't kind. My prayers are with you Mrs. Boddy and family, he shall truly be missed.

N. Tharpe-Bates

June 4, 2010

To the Boddy Family,
I would like to extend my deepest sorrows for the lost of Mr. Boddy. God speed to each of you.

Wendy Gulley

June 4, 2010

Boddy was a nice man, My sympathies are with the family..

Dee & Eloise Woods, Sr.

June 4, 2010

Our deepest sympathy to you . May God continue to keep you in his care. Please know that we all have lost a dear friend . We willl be praying for you.

Lee Gee

June 3, 2010

Mrs Boddy and Family,

I enjoyed talking to Boddy for the last nine years and he often gave me some good advice. We were both retired Air Force, but I did not know that we were born on the same month and date.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. I will dearly miss him.

June 3, 2010

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.Know we love you and our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mark Sandy Bryce & Colton

Carl S. Jones

June 3, 2010

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Benny and Mercie McGee

June 3, 2010

I never formally met Mr. Boddy, however, having known Mrs. Vera and the children I know he was a fine gentleman. Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to each of you during this time. May you find peace in the fond memories of your loved one. God Bless you all.

dorothy monroe

June 3, 2010

May God Bless and keep the Family at this time of a great loss, I will be praying for Strength at this time , The Lord Bless Vera & the Family. Love Dorothy Monroe<3

June 3, 2010

Vera,
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during the loss of your love one.
Hattie Canady, W.R. Ga

Joy Roney

June 3, 2010

Dear Lynda and Nelson, I send you and your family my love, thoughts and prayers. Joy Roney

Lou-Ann Robinson

June 3, 2010

I'm sorry to hear about your dad. My prayers are with you and your family.
Lou-Ann Robinson

Pam Cannon

June 3, 2010

I work with Mr. Boddy's daughter and thru her feel like I knew him personally. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you and we are all very sorry for your loss. Time doesn't make it better but it will make it different thru the grace of God Almighty. We love you all.
Pam Cannon and friends. Manheim Ga. Auto Auction

June 3, 2010

Bro Boddy was a long time neigbor and friend. He was always willing to help you. I will miss you old buddy.
Sly Colbert (NC)

Carol Taylor

June 3, 2010

I'm so sorry for your lost, Mr. Leon was a good man and we work together at Warner Robins Rehab Center. The residents and staff will truly miss him, he loved to cook peanuts and bring some at work for us. We will misss you dearly.

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