Donald Eugene Bodkin
1937-2024
Mr. Donald Eugene Bodkin “Don” of Edmond, Oklahoma went to be with his Savior on August 28,2024.
Donald was the son of HT and Zoie Bodkin. He was born on March 10, 1937, in Elk City, Oklahoma.
Don attended Leedy Hish School and graduated Class of 1955. He enlisted in the Army on September of 1956.
Don was married to Patricia Thornbrough on December 24, 1958, at Moorewood Baptist Church. He worked in construction all his life and founded his own company, Bodkin Construction. Don leaves a great legacy and positively influenced many people on his journey through life. He had a huge personality and always left you with a smile and a joke!
Don is preceded in death by his beloved wife Patricia Bodkin.
Don is survived by 2 sons, Kendall Bodkin, and wife Donna from Idaho; and Lyndall Bodkin, and wife Karen from Cashion, Oklahoma. Don is also survived by 4 grandsons, Brady and Justin Bodkin, sons of Kendall and Donna. Also, Dustin and Colby, sons of Lyndall and Karen.
Don’s memory will be cherished and missed by his numerous friends and family. He had many hobbies, but the one he enjoyed the most was the love and care of exotic animals. Wonderful Memories and friendships were made!
Don was loved and set an example of how to live a Full and Rewarding Life!
In lieu of flowers the family asks that you consider making a donation to the Cashion Baptist Church in memory of Donald by clicking here.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 4. 2024 at Matthews Funeral Home with family present to greet friends.
Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 5, 2024 at Cashion First Baptist Church in Cashion, OK.
Interment will be held at 2:00 p.m. at Arapaho Cemetery in Arapaho, OK.
Lyndale and Karen,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and always. Thank you for taking our family in and allowing us to become part of yours. This is how we came to know Pat and Don, aka, Memaw abd Pa. We had the privilege of sharing holidays and many other wonderful gatherings. No matter the reason for the gatherings, they always made us feel welcome and part of the family. We always appreciated the time and hard work they put in with JD and other kids, showing Llamas. Don gave JD rides on heavy equipment, went to Donuts day at school with him, and always taught him a lesson about safety or whatever the topic of the day was. His laughter, humor, and generosity was a Blessing to us. May his soul rest in Eternal Peace.
Don and Pat played a huge role in my kids lives and in mine! Love them dearly! I know Don is with his love today and that makes me happy but I am so sorry for your loss here on earth! One of the best men I have ever met!
I have many good memories of Uncle Don. He just had a fun-loving spirit about him. He and Aunt Pat were good to me and my children. Sending my sincere sympathy and prayers of comfort to the family.