Paul Bodis

BODIS, Paul R.- Age 74, of Mundy Township, died Saturday, March 17, 2007 at Avalon Hospice.  Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, March 21, 2007 at St. Christopher Episcopal Church, 9020 S. Saginaw St., Grand Blanc.  The Reverend George L. Cleaves, Jr. officiating.  Burial in Flint Memorial Park, Mt. Morris.  Visitation will be held at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton from 6-9 PM Monday, 1-4 and 6-9 PM Tuesday, and at the church from 10 AM until time of service Wednesday.  Those desiring may make contributions to St. Christopher Episcopal Church Building Fund or Organ Fund, Avalon Hospice or a charity of one's choice.  Mr. Bodis was born April 7, 1932 in Flint, the son of Nick and Julia Ann (Dennis) Bodis.  He had resided in the Mundy Township area most of his life.  He was a WWII Veteran serving in the U.S. Army in Germany as a MP.  He married Donna L. Summerville July 14, 1955 in Angola, IN and she preceded him in death September 3, 1987.  He retired from GM V-8 engine plant in 1998 as a pipefitter.  He also was a Master Plumber and worked for Shank-Coupland-Long. He then owned and operated Residential Plumbers and also farmed.  He was the founder and co-owner with his daughter, Janie Kirby of 4B Farms, Trucks, Trailer and Equipment since 1982.  Surviving are: daughter, Janie and husband Barry, Jr. Kirby of Mundy Township; grandson, Maximus Kirby of Mundy Township; companion, Doris Dimock of Flint Township; 2 sisters, Adeline Helen Ponder of Flint and Evelyn Leineke of Clio; many nieces and nephews.  He was also preceded in death by 2 sons, Paul A. and Todd Bodis; daughter, Twila Bodis.  The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Avalon Hospice.  Friends may share an online condolence or post a tribute at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.