James R. Bodkin

June 3, 1944 - December 19, 2020

James R. (Jim Bob) Bodkin went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 19, 2020 at 9:50 P.M. He was born June 3, 1944 in Etherton, Illinois to James O. and Dorothy (Rawson) Bodkin. Married to Rhonda (Woosley) Bodkin 6/23/90. Jim was an Electrical Contractor 56 years and was the owner-operator of Bodkin Electric. He was also a farmer for 30 years. Survived by: Wife Rhonda of Murphysboro. Daughters Michelle (Scott) Stevens, Murphysboro. Dawn (Carl) Sisk – Carterville. Son, Darrin (Kim) Baskin – Murphysboro. Grandchildren, Brittney (Josh) Kumke, Ellis Grove. Andrew Kipp, Wade (Allison) Baskin, and Erin Baskin all of Murphysboro. Brock Sisk, Carterville and Courtney (Alex) Irusta of Phoenix, AZ. Great Grandchildren Marley, Sydnee, Elijah and Jack Baskin all of Murphysboro. Aubree and Brinlee Kumke – Ellis Grove, IL. and Mila Irusta of Phoenix, AZ. Brothers Blaine (Diane) Bodkin – Carbondale and Dale Bodkin – Murphysboro. Sister-in-law Karen (Marvin) Hale – Murphysboro. Two Sisters-in-law who lovingly helped care for Jim Bob. Jan Farmer - Hurst and Cheryl Halstead - Phoenix, AZ along with a host of other relatives and friends. Preceded in Death by: His parents, son Richard Bodkin and Sisters and brother-in-laws LaDonna and Bob Scott and Barbara and Jerry Hagler. Jim Bob was a man of few words, but in the last year wanted his family and friends to know he trusted Jesus as his Savior and wanted that for all those he knew. He would say “don’t put it off”. The most important part of living is knowing where you are going when you die. Thank you to our church Murdale Baptist – Carbondale, Regional Home Care – Mt. Vernon, Dr. Keith Burchill – Herrin, Dr. Dale Blaise – Murphysboro, Hospice of Southern Illinois and so many others who showed kindness, compassion and the love of Jesus to us in this very difficult time. Memorial service will be at Murdale Baptist Church on Wednesday December 30, 2020 at 11:00 a.m., hosted by the family. We will be following COVID guidelines. A graveside service will be Thursday, June 3, 2021 at 11:00 am in Pleasant Grove Memorial Park. Inurnment will follow. Family and friends are asked to go directly to the cemetery. Memorials may be made to Murdale Baptist Church at 2701 West Main, Carbondale, IL 62901