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.