Buddy Bodden

1959 ∼ 2016

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Buddy Bodden, 57, of Lumberton, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at his home.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 1, 2016 at Claybar Kelley Watkins Funeral Home. Officiating will be Stephen Minister Brad Burkhalter. Interment will follow at Leatherwood Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at the funeral home in Beaumont.

Buddy was born in Beaumont on March 25, 1959 to Louie Ephrem and Billie (Greer) Bodden. He worked at Baker Auto Repair as an Auto Technician for almost 26 years, he was a jack of all trades and there wasn’t anything he couldn’t fix. He enjoyed racing and hunting but most of all he loved his children and grandbabies.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Louie Ephrem and Billie (Greer) Bodden and sister, Lou Buxton.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son and daughter-in-law, Brandon and Brianna Bodden; daughter, Haylee Bodden and their mother, DeeAnn Burge. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Korbyn Elkins and Braylee Bodden and his fiancée, Renee Burge.

Serving as pallbearers will be Preston Cooper, Tim Baker, Larry Poe, Kyle Sullivan, Jerry Burkett and J.R. Denton. Honorary pallbearers are Illya Coleman, Ray Hardy, Mike Lane, Chris Loar, Glen Johnson and Gary Watson.

Condolences

William Martinez September 2, 2016

William Martinez sent a virtual gift in memory of Buddy Bodden

Anonymous August 29, 2016

A New Sunrise Spray was purchased for the family of Buddy Bodden.

Anonymous August 29, 2016

Divine Peace Bouquet was purchased for the family of Buddy Bodden.

Tangi Constance August 28, 2016

Buddy you were a true friend and a racing legend you will be missed ,know you are racing in heaven sorry for loss haylee and Brandon. You dads friend Tangi

Charles Baker August 27, 2016

Charles Baker lit a candle in memory of Buddy Bodden

Kathy Kendrick Sandoz August 26, 2016

So very sorry for your loss. I used to enjoy talking with Buddy in high school. He always had that smile and loved his cars and dirt tracks! May God give you all peace and comfort.

Jeannie Lane August 26, 2016

Sorry for your loss I only met him once and his presence was bigger than life , he's our loss and God s gain now .prayers for your complete family .Renee my heart breaks for you precious lady ... Jeannie max

The Cudd'S (Dale, Erin, Wesley And Niles) August 25, 2016

The Cudd's (Dale, Erin, Wesley and Niles) purchased the Peaceful White Lilies Basket for the family of Buddy Bodden.

Cindy Lowe Gilmore August 25, 2016

I am so sorry for the loss of Budda. He was a great person, loyal to his friends, fair to everyone that he met. He loves his kids and grandkids very much. You will be missed . I love you Haylee and Brandon

Donna Rutledge Picou August 25, 2016

So sorry for your loss. My Thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

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location_on Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home, 1155 North 11th Street, Beaumont, 77702

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schedule Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at 5:00 PM

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