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Richard Bodey Obituary
Richard Allen Bodey, Presbyterian pastor and seminary professor, died at age 82 on January 26, 2013. The son of Evangelical Congregational pastor Allen Z. and Marie Smith Bodey of Allentown. Survivors: Wife Ruth; two brothers, Gerald and Phillip; one son, one daughter; and three granddaughters. Services: The funeral was held in Fredericksburg, VA.
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Stan Huie
January 31, 2013
I am thankful for Pastor Bodey. While a student at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, I found homiletics classes intimidating. Each seminarian prepared his best work and then stood as his professor and fellow students passed judgment on his efforts. Professor Bodey was never want for constructive comments but he was also kind and encouraging. He called me in and gave me my first church preaching assignment - a small Lutheran church in Wisconsin. I distinctly remembered wanting to honor professor Bodey in that effort. I have no doubt that he too has given his best effort and has heard "Well done, good and faithful servant." as a result of his masters assignment.
January 30, 2013
My parents,Mr.Mrs.Joe Jenkins loved Rev. Bodey in Allentown Grace.I was a classmate of son,Rev.Bodey My sincere sympathy.LaRue Jenkins Schmidt
Rev. Don Hammond
January 30, 2013
I grew-up in Emmanuel EC church in Bethlehem and remember his father quite well. I had no idea what happened to Richard but am pleased to learn what he did with his life.
January 30, 2013
I was Rev. Allen Bodey's assistant pastot in the early 1970s at Grace Church, Allentown. I know how proud he was of Richard. You have my deepest sympathy- Rev. Richard A. Moyer, Community United Church of Christ, Erie, PA.
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