Notes for: Robert ("Bobby") Neal Bodine, Sr.
He served in the U S Marines and later went into the Army. He dabbled in several things before he found his niche. He operated an auto/truck parts business in Huntsville before retiring to a farm. Bob has been very successful.
From Ronny Bodine (Jan. 25, 2023):
1st marriage--1952--LORETTA HUGHES.
From The Advertiser-Gleam (Guntersville, AL) of 23 May 1952.
Brashiers Chapel. Cpl. Bobby Bodine of North Carolina and Miss Loretta Hughes were married in Iuka, Miss., last Thursday. Bobby has spent a 10 day furlough at home with his mother Mrs. P. R. Bodine and Betty.
From The Advertiser-Gleam of 24 March 1954.
Births--Arab 1--Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Neal Bodine, a girl, Patricia Ann.
From The Advertiser-Gleam of 6 Aug 1954.
Scant City. Bobby Bodine, who has recently returned from overseas, is spending his furlough with Mrs. Bobby Bodine (Lorettia Hughes) and baby and Mrs. Clara Bodine and Betty.
Bobby and Loretta Bodine were divorced April 1955 in Marshall County.
2nd marriage--1955--MINERVA SUE WHITTAKER.
From Marshall County, Alabama Marriage Records:
Bobby N. Bodine AND Minerva Sue Whittaker were married 23 Dec 1955.
From The Advertiser-Glean (Guntersville, AL) of 3 Jan 1958.
Births at City Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Bobby N. Bodine (Minerva Whitaker), New Hope, a boy, Robert Neil, Dec. 27.
Obituary, The Huntsville (Ala.) Times of Monday, 12 Jan 2015.
August 16, 1938-January 11, 2015 Sue Bodine age 76, of Owens Cross Roads formerly of Arab, AL passed away Sunday Jan. 11, 2015, at Barfield Health Care. Mrs. Bodine was born on August 16, 1938, in New Hope, AL to Gardner and Cora Wynn Whitaker. She was married to Bobby Bodine and worked alongside him in their business, Bodine Truck Parts, before retirement. She was a member of New Brashier's Chapel United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School for many years. She was also a member of the Easter Star, and enjoyed quilting. She is survived by her Husband of 59 years: Bobby Bodine of Owens Cross Roads; Children: Neil (Liz) Bodine of Madison, Susan Roney of Chattanooga, TN, Perry (Della) Bodine of Columbia, TN and Tina White of Owens Cross Roads; 9 Grandchildren and 6 Great Grandchildren; Preceded in death by Parents: Gardner and Cora Wynn Whitaker; Brother: Gerald Whitaker and Sister: Ruby Jo Martin. The Funeral Service is scheduled for Wed. Jan. 14, 2015, at 1 PM at New Brashier's Chapel United Methodist Church with Mike Shirley officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Visitation will be at the Church on Wed. from 11 AM until service time at 1 PM. Memorials may be made to New Brashier's Chapel United Methodist Church 2737 Brashier's Chapel Road Arab, AL 35016. Gober Funeral Chapel of Arab directing.
Obituary, The Quad Cities Daily (Sheffield, AL) of 3 Jan 2023.
Bobby Neal Bodine, 89 of Owens Cross Roads, Alabama passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022, at Hospice Family Care in Huntsville, Alabama. Bobby was born May 3, 1933, the fifth child of Perry Raymond Bodine and Clara Agnes Pesnell Bodine. He was honorably discharged from the US Marine Corps on September 5, 1959, serving during the Korean War. In 1961 he opened Bodine Auto Parts in Huntsville which later expanded to become Bodine Truck Parts, working there until retirement. He loved fishing, spending time on the Tennessee River, and hosting fish fries for family and friends. After retirement, he enjoyed his garden and raising Senepol cows; he was instrumental in bringing the Senepol breed to Alabama. It was quite a sight to see the cows being unloaded from an airplane at Huntsville Airport, and Bobby loved to tell the story. He was a member of Monte Sano United Methodist Church, joining after moving to Owens Cross Roads. Before Sue got sick, they were active members in Eastern Star and Bobby was also a Mason. Many wonderful long-term friendships were formed during their time in Eastern Star. He was married to the late Sue Whitaker Bodine for 59 years at the time of her death January 11, 2015.
He is survived by his children: Patricia Gregory Bodine, Neil Bodine, his wife Kim, Perry Bodine, his wife Della, Susan Roney and Tina White; grandchildren: Heather Biddy (Jay), Ryan Bodine, Jeff Love (Silver), Tyler Bodine (Laurel), Lindsey Bodine, Sarah Grace White, Arin Roney (Eva), Cody Roney and Caitlin Roney; great grandchildren: Parker Davis, Harlee Davis, Dustin (Courtney) Love, Dakota Love, Daylon Love, Atha Bodine, Inez Bodine, Connor Bodine and Cooper Bodine; great great grandchildren: Dawson, Nevaeh and Ryan James; sister: Betty Griffin (Sam); host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his wife: Sue Bodine, siblings: Perry Sanford Bodine, Kenneth Bodine, Thomas Bodine and Nelson Bodine.
The Funeral Service was 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 7, 2023, at New Brashier's Chapel United Methodist Church with John Mullaney officiating. Burial was in Brashier's Chapel Cemetery with Gober Funeral Chapel directing. Visitation was 12:00 p.m. until service time at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at New Brashier's Chapel United Methodist Church.
Pallbearers: Ryan Bodine, Tyler Bodine, Parker Davis, Dakota Love, Daylin Love and Dustin Love. The family asked in lieu of flowers to make donations to Huntsville Good Samaritans, Inc. P.O. Box 1243, Huntsville, Alabama 35807, Donations can be sent by PayPal-@huntsvillesamaritans or Venmo-@htvlgoodsam. or to the charity of your choice.