On October 16, 1948, Bill married Dorothy “Dot” Bodkins, who preceded him in death earlier this year.
Surviving are a daughter, Susan Shifflett and husband, Ray, of Penn Laird; a son, Ronald Bodkins and wife, Linda, of McGaheysville; a grandson, Christopher Bodkins and wife, Layton, of Denver, CO; and a granddaughter Kathryn Bodkins of Harrisonburg; siblings, Charles Bodkins and wife, Faye, Jo Ellen Dickenson, and Mary Lee Armentrout.
Bill served in WWII as a Technician Fifth Grade, 619th Engineer Base Equipment Company.
Arrangements are being handled by Lindsey Funeral Home in Harrisonburg. The family will hold a private gathering at the burial site at a later date.
Memorial contributions can be made to Journey’s Crossing, 102 N Stuart Ave., Elkton, VA 22827.
