Charles A. Bodine

Charles A. Bodine, 81 years, a lifelong resident of Monroe, Michigan, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at 2:35 pm in Magnumcare of Monroe. Born July 8, 1933 in Monroe, Charles was the son of the late John and Muriel (James) Bodine. Charles was a 1951 graduate of Monroe High School. Charles served his country honorably and proudly in the United States Army from 1953 to 1955 during the Korean War. On December 22, 1951 Charles married his beloved wife, the former Shirley A. Pitcher at Monroe Missionary Baptist Church in Monroe. Charles was employed by Ford Motor Company working at the Livonia Plant for 30 years, until his retirement in 1985. Charles enjoyed traveling, spending winters in Florida, watching NASCAR and tending to his Ford pickup truck. More than anything Charles enjoyed time spent with family. Charles is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years; Shirley, six loving children: Patricia A. Bodine of FL, Charles L. (Denise) Bodine of Monroe, Ronald E. (Virginia) Bodine of Newport, James R. Bodine of Newport, Jean A. (Jerry) Dozier of Monroe, and Sherry "Coke" (Randy) Winkelman of Ida, MI, 11 cherished grandchildren: Darrell Bodine, Brandy Eulette, Carly Mullins, Lindsay (Johnnie) Smallwood, James Bodine, April (Shawn) Boucke', Jeremy (Nicole Micheau) Dozier, Eric Gerson, Billy Gerson, Kyle Winkelman, and Missy (William) Mata and 12 treasured great grandchildren: Hailey, Michael, Gabriel, Cody, Michael, Nick, Charlie, Alana, Abigail, Jeremy, Cheyene, Maddie, and Zander. In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by a son: Anthony R. Bodine, a daughter: Jane Ella Bodine - Gerson, a daughter in law: Barbara Bodine, two brothers: John and Harold, and two sisters: Beulah Sweet, and Joann VanFleet. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 3-8 pm in the Bacarella Funeral Home, 1201 S. Telegraph Rd., Monroe, MI, 48161 where funeral services celebrating his life will be held on Friday, January 23, 2015 at 1:00 PM. The VFW Post 1138 will begin with military honors, followed by funeral services with the Rev. Rick Massingill officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association.

Charles A. Bodine

July 8, 1933 - January 20, 2015