David Earl “Dave” Bodwell, age 76 of Winder, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2019. He was a former member of Bethlehem First United Methodist Church. Dave was a native of New Haven, CT and retired from Perkin-Elmer, Inc. as an engineer after 55 years of service. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, he loved his neighbors and his community and served in many different roles including HOA Director. Dave was preceded in death by his parents, David Earl and Edith Haynes Bodwell. He is survived by his loving wife of seven years, Sharon Slusher Bodwell of Winder; four sons, Scott Bodwell (Janine) of Waterbury, CT, Richard Bodwell (Ryan) of Tucker, Christopher Bodwell (Loretta) of Tennessee and Eric Bodwell (Laura) of Aurora, IL; two daughters, Kelly Dover of Hoschton and Robin Wheeler (Michael) of Loganville; a brother, Jonathan Bodwell (Nancy) of North Branford, CT; a sister, Michal Jean Vickford of Winston-Salem, NC and eight Grandchildren, Brittany, Matthew, Emily, Erica, C J, Madelyn, Moriah and Makayla. A celebration of Dave’s life will be held at 2 PM Saturday, July 20, 2019 in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home, with Rev. Eric Buffington officiating. The family will receive friends from 12 PM until service hour. Donations may be made to Bridgeway Hospice.
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