HENRY ‘HARRY’ ELLIS BODINE II, 75, of Punta Gorda, Florida, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, January 17, 2017 with his beloved wife Janet by his side.

Harry was born in Sayre, PA, June 7th, 1941, the son of George S. Bodine Sr. and Emily Miller Bodine. He is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Janet Murtland Bodine; their three sons: Henry E. Bodine III, James R. Bodine and wife Monica, Marc D. Bodine (Carrie Jo); five grandchildren: Cristy and Calvin Bodine, Brandon James, Justin Richard, and Meghan Marie Bodine; three sisters: Jeanne Hanson of Towson, Maryland; Carol Johnson and husband Don of Wellsboro; Cathy Shumway and husband Tom/Lew of Wellsboro;  One brother George S. Bodine Jr. and wife Karen of Vero Beach, Florida; several nieces and nephews.

    Harry was an early-riser, steadfast in his work, never able to waste a single moment in any given day. Before light of day he would be pouring over the mountains and brushing the waters of Pine Creek.

     He was the mind of an artist locked in the body of a hardworking American. Every aspect of his life, every creation of his own design, was carefully and passionately drawn together in a true expression of his time.

     The scent of sawdust, and the audible grinding of tools, were commonplace in his home. It was often that when you saw Harry, he was already beginning a new craft in the ways of carpentry or masonry. Stone by stone Harry could build a wall halfway across Pennsylvania and not think twice of it. Masonry was his passion, no doubt about it.

     Harry was a man of simple needs. By the end of the day, the radio would sing those country tracks as he plucked his way around a guitar. Every weekend meant that the Grand Ole Opry would fill that cabin with his life's soundtrack. As long as Harry had Janet, his family, his work, and the rhythm of an old guitar, he was living the life he dreamed of.

     He was a family man. He lived life as the embodiment of selflessness. No tangible reward could ever be given to Harry. He sought reward only in helping those who needed it most. His family regards him as the most humble man they have ever known.

      In accordance with Harry’s wishes a Memorial Service and “Picnic”, for family and friends, will be held June 10th in Wellsboro, Pa. and Colton Point State Park on June 10th.

Henry may be kindly remembered at icscremationandfunerals.org and on Facebook at facebook.com/icscremationandfunerals

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