Bodell, Donald Nelson

Donald Nelson Bodell, age 91, of Blacksburg died, Wednesday, November 8, 2017, at Lewis Gale Hospital-Montgomery. He was born in Blacksburg, VA on February 4, 1926 to the late Charles and Beulah Hubbard Bodell. Also preceded in death by his wife Dorothy Lee Heavener Bodell; his brother, Dr. Charles Bodell, Jr.; sister-in-law, Jean Bodell; brother-in-law, Thomas E. Heavener. He served in the US Navy during World War II and a Mason for 65 years. He retired from VA Tech in 1989 as a machinist, and was also a member of Blacksburg Christian Church.

He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and Pat Bodell of Daleville, Arthur Bodell, of Blacksburg, Hugh and Valerie Bodell of Johnson City, TN; grandchild, Katherine (Josh) Stowers, of Roanoke; great-grandchild, Luke Stowers; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, David and Helen Heavener of Blacksburg; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Nan Heavener of Blacksburg, Susie (Paul) Siburt of Blacksburg; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, November 11, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. in the Blacksburg Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) with the Rev. Gary McCoy officiating. Interment will follow in the Westview Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10-11:00 a.m. Saturday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Blacksburg Christian Church Disciples of Christ Building Fund, 240 Watson Ave, Blacksburg, VA 24060