Robert E. Bodine

March 8, 1937 — April 6, 2024

Flint

Robert Bodine, age 87, of Grand Blanc, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024. A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan at a later date. Please continue to keep the family in your thoughts and prayers. Online condolences can be shared at www.sharpfuneral homes.com Sharp Funeral Home - Miller Road Chapel has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.

He was born on March 8, 1937, in Flint, Michigan to the late Martin and Millie Bodine (Blane). He attended the Flint school system from K through to high school, attending Central High School before entering into the Navy where he served our country for eight years. Robert continued his education by earning master's degrees from Middle Tennessee State University and Eastern Michigan University. Robert was a man of many talents therefore he had several careers throughout his life. He was an educator, businessman and avid coin collector to name a few. He married the love of his life, Virginia Buzzard, on October 28, 1972. Together they lived in various parts of the United States including Hawaii and California. They were world travellers and enjoyed cruises to the Caribbean, Alaska, Hawaii and the Baltic where they even visited Moscow.

Robert leaves behind his niece and caretaker Jennifer Johnson; nephews Jim Allmond, Toby Allmond and Jeff (Cathy) Bodine and sister-in-law Jackie Bodine

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of whom he shared 44 years of marriage, Virginia, sister Helen Allmond and brothers Jim and Mel Bodine.

Those interested can make memorial contributions to Paralysed Veterans of America or Bristol Road Church of Christ a Family of Faith, HIS ministry.

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