Francis E. Bodin

Francis E. Bodin, 85, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. Francis was born September 30, 1928 in Port Arthur, Texas to George Joseph Bodin and Leslie Williams Bodin. He was a lifelong area resident. Francis retired after 33 years of service as a police officer, having served in Groves for 26 years and Port Arthur for 5 years. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, having served in the Korean Conflict. Survivors include his three sons, Kent Bodin and wife Caren of Roundrock, Eric Bodin and wife Karen of Bridge City, Guy Bodin and wife Clare of Groves; one sister, Martha Davis of Nederland; one brother, Bobby Bodin of Port Arthur; four grandchildren, Matthew Bodin and wife Kaitleen, Andrew Bodin, Rikki Bodin, Ty Bodin; and one great-grandson, Eli Bodin. In lieu of funeral services Bodin's wishes were you to spend quality time with your family, and take a friend to lunch.