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DENMARK - Jimmy Byrnes Bodiford, 74, of Denmark, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
Born February 14, 1952, Jimmy was the son of the late Horry Bodiford and Junita Ayer Bodiford. He was a hardworking man of great integrity who believed in doing things the right way. Gifted with his hands, Jimmy was truly a jack-of-all-trades and could build, repair, or figure out just about anything. The Lord blessed him with many talents, which he used throughout his life both professionally and in helping those around him.
Jimmy worked in textile maintenance and spent 26 years with Burlington as a mechanical engineer. His strong work ethic and ability to fix nearly anything earned the respect of those who knew and worked alongside him.
A proud veteran of the United States Army, Jimmy faithfully served his country. He was also a member and deacon of Ghents Branch Baptist Church.
When he wasn't working with his hands, Jimmy enjoyed the outdoors. He loved fishing and hunting and especially enjoyed spending time with his family. Above all, he will be remembered as a good and godly man whose life reflected hard work, integrity, and devotion to those he loved.
Jimmy is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Lisa Brunson Bodiford; his children, Arlene Bodiford of Blackville, S.C., Tabitha Michele (Charles) Zorn of Barnwell, S.C., Amanda Fail of Orangeburg, S.C. and Adam (Megan) Fail of Blackville, S.C.; his grandchildren, Dylan (Brittany) Brant, Alaina Brant (Gabe), Christopher (Kristen) Brant, Steven Brant (Brittany), Victoria (Cliff) Creech, Tiffany (Luke) Mahaffey, Kimberly (Hunter) Shahan, Charlie Zorn, Griffin Corley, Sydney Corley (Austin), Abagail Corley, Willie Fail and Karley Fail; the great-grandchildren, Ayden, Kaiden, Reed, Lainey, Myles, Caden, Asher, Keaton, Bexley, Rowan and Blakelyn; his brother, Floyd (Johnnie) Bodiford of Blackville, S.C.; honorary sons-in-law, Chief Brant and Heath Corley; sisters-in-law, Susan (Robert) Godley and Sandra (Anthony) Gleaton; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends who will cherish his memory.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by children, Jamie Lynn Corley and Alena Padgett; his sister, Shirley Hutto; and his brother, Frank Bodiford.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Monday, August 24, 2026 at 2 p.m. at Ghents Branch Baptist Church, Denmark, S.C. with the Reverends Dale Hutto and Robert Fleming officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the time of service on Monday in the church sanctuary.
Honorary pallbearers will be the deacons of Ghents Branch Baptist Church.
Memorial contributions may be made in Jimmy's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Grove Park Hospice.
The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to the nurses and staff of Grove Park Hospice for the compassionate care and kindness shown to Jimmy and his family.
Jimmy leaves behind the legacy of a man who worked hard, loved deeply, served faithfully, and could always be counted on. His skilled hands may now be at rest, but the things he built, the lessons he taught, and the love he gave will remain in the hearts of his family for generations to come.
Folk Funeral Home, Inc. Crematory, Williston, S.C. is assisting the family with arrangements. Visit the online registry at www.folkfuneralhome.com.
