Stephen P Kodman Sr.

LEXINGTON – Stephen Patrick Kodman, Sr., 40, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2011. Steve was born in Berea, OH, January 4, 1971. He was a son of the late Ernest William Kodman, Sr. and Patricia Lea Progelhof. Steve was an Assistant Solicitor for Aiken County, SC. He spent the majority of his legal career as a prosecutor serving the state of South Carolina. Steve and his family attended Radius Church in Lexington. He graduated with honors from Lander University in Greenwood, SC where he was an active member of the Phi Kappa Phi Fraternity. Steve then graduated from the University Of South Carolina School Of Law.

Steve is survived by his wife, the love of his life, Jennifer S. Kodman of Lexington; sons, Stephen Patrick, Jr., Thomas Anderson, Andrew William Kodman; sisters, Karen Maxymiv (George) and Karol Long; brother, Ernest William Kodman, Jr.; sister, Andrea Johnson (Clay); and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents.

Steve was an avid gamecock fan, active Republican and competitive sportsman. But most important to him was spending time with his family and being a loving husband and devoted father to his boys.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 18, 2011 at Mt. Hebron United Methodist Church with interment in Southland Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, November 17, 2011 at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Child Advocacy Center of Aiken County, P.O. Box 1763, Aiken SC 29802.

The family would like to extend special gratitude to Dr. Steve Madden and Marie of Lexington Oncology. Also, special thanks to the nurses and staff on the 8th floor Oncology Unit at Lexington Medical Center for their love and support.

Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel, is assisting the family with arrangements.