Notes for: Pearl Agnes Bodine
From Ronny Bodine:
Edna Culvahouse taught the 7th grade at Euchee School, in Meigs County, during the school year 1934-5 and noted Pearl's birthdate as 6 March 1921, one year younger than the date she has used throughout her life. Pearl Bodine Wright was buried in Piney Grove Cemetery, Roane County, Tennessee.
Joseph Wood was killed instantly when struck by drunk hit and run driver in rural Portage Township, Wood County, Ohio. He had stopped to assist a friend with his disabled vehicle when the drunk driver struck him. The driver was later arrested. Joseph was buried in Paint Rock Cemetery, Roane County, Tennessee.
William Wright retired 30 Sept 1981 after 30 years as a machine repairman for General Motors in Detroit. In Dec 1982, the Wrights moved to Kingston, Tennessee, but after several years returned to Detroit. They moved back to Kingston in late 2002.
Children of Pearl Bodine and Joseph Wood: Donald Gay (1938), Jo Ann (1939), John David (1942 - 1963), James Edward (1943 - 2004), Carol Dean (1945).