1968 on a hot summer nite wakeing  up to little sausage balls an scramble eggs  in the Shores we had no AC   In a little tiny apt he would make mary An me breakfast funny how u remember things    RIP my friend love ❤️ u 

The Hart Family wants to send our love to all of our Bodner family. As Grandmother Bodner use to remind me when you do good in Jesus name you will receive jewels in your crown. After reading all of these memories and that of my own James is receiving his jewels as we speak no more sorrow no more pain he is in the home prepared for him. Love to all cousin Fran

James(Dolly) had a heart of gold, always a big smile to share, kind words to offer and a positive outlook on life!! Will be missed but our memories will last forever!! Love you, Charlotte!!

Mary,Debbie and all the family,  We are so very for your heartbreaking loss. Prayers for God's peace to comfort you all. We are out of the state for vacation,so we will not be able the service. ..... Carol and Carlos Fernandez

Dolly,

I can’t pinpoint just one memory, so I’ll say this. I always remember whenever Lauren and I slept on the hide-a-bed and laid in such a way as to bring the whole bed up and giggling so much, you would come in a shush us. We would then do it again. You were such a part of my childhood, I always looked at you like my uncle. While I will always miss you, I am so glad you’re not in pain anymore. I love you, Dolly.  Rest easy, sweetness.

Love,
Nikki

You were always my favorite person looking up to when I was younger! I would wait by that door for you and amber for hours!!! You took such good care of me and showed me tons of experiences I would’ve never been able to experience if it were for you. Grand Cayman,  OBX, Boating in Gloucester! But in all I really just enjoyed knowing we had so much love for each other and I’m really really going to miss you!!!! You were my second daddy on board! And I am the woman I am because of you! You taught me tons of life lessons on our pier talks that I will never forget until the day I die. I love you so much dolly. Please visit me in my dreams and daily activities!!!

Rest in peace my brother & rejoice with all the family & i know each & everyone of u r angels in heaven watching over us here on earth. Memories last a life time for which we will cherish until we meet again. Thanks so much for always being there for me & keeping secrets close to your heart. Thanks for all the concerts & teaching me about great music, special trips to the caymans but most of all thanks for always protecting me from harm & being the BEST BROTHER IN THE WORLD.  See u at the pearly gates of heaven.

Love,
Your baby sis
Mary

Celebration of Life

Debbie Ford and her husband Pat

Mary Waters

Barbara Ann Morris

James P. Bodner Sr

James is also survived by his first double cousins John B. Bodner Jr. and James Bodner (Carol); nephew Justin Hankins; niece Lauren Naugle; and favorite aunt Janet Howlett, as well as extended family members and friends.

OBITUARY

James Phillip Bodner, Jr.

22 November, 1953 – 25 August, 2018

Smith & Williams Funeral Home/Kempsville

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