John Rodney Bodine, 76, of Milford, Delaware, and formerly of Franklin passed away Aug. 29, 2022, at Bayheatlh Hospital in Delaware.
He was born on Aug. 9, 1946, in Neptune, New Jersey, the son of the late May Gladys (Trimble) Bodine and the late John Walter Bodine, Jr.
Mr. Bodine was a graduate of Neptune High School in Delaware. He was a Baptist by faith and had worked in a cabinet shop for Hugh Gilbert. He was a veteran of the US Navy, where he served for 20 years.
He was formerly married to Judith Ann Carlson of Franklin.
He leaves behind to cherish his memories a daughter, Melissa Anderson (David) of Santa Clara, California; three sons, Jeffery Bodine of Earlysville, Virginia, Christopher Bodine of Friar Oaks, California, and Andrew “Drew” Bodine (Andrea) of Franklin; a sister, Margaret D’Amico of Neptune, New Jersey; a brother, Gordon Bodine of New Jersey; and a grandson, Carter Andrew Bodine.
In honoring his wishes, his body was cremated, and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com or on Facebook at Basagic Funeral Home.
