Earl Hunter Bodine

CHEMUNG - Earl Hunter Bodine, Age 73, of Chemung, NY, died Monday, October 13, 2008 at home after an extended illness. Family and friends may call at the Roberts Funeral Home, Inc. 279 Main Street, Wellsburg, NY, on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM. Funeral services there Thursday at 11:00 AM. The Rev. Anne Bey Canfield of the Waverly United Methodist officiating. Interment in Chemung Cemetery, Chemung, NY. In lieu of flowers friends may contribute to the American Cancer Society or to Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 E. Corning Rd. Corning, NY 14830. Earl is survived by his wife of 23 years Ardena, children, Scott (Connie) Bodine; Eric (Jackie) Bodine; Camille (Mike) Mattison and Cale (Jodie) Bodine, all of Waverly, NY, Step-children Theresa (John) Smith of Athens, PA, and Patrick (Michele) Sullivan of Waverly, NY, brother Maynard Bodine of Chemung, NY, sisters, Lucille Ellis of Chemung, NY, and Sarah Monell of Cato, NY, and several nieces and nephews. Earl had a successful racing career at the local level. He started racing at Chemung Race Track in 1955, being the first Bodine driver. He won numerous Features and Championships. Along with his brother, Maynard, he operated Bodine Brothers in Chemung for close to 50 years. Earl is predeceased by brothers Milton, Eli, and Jimmy, and sisters Jeanette, Marion, and Lois. Send condolences at: BestLifeTributes.com