Gregg C. Bodell Jr.
Gregg C. Bodell, Jr, age 39 years, of Brooklyn, Ohio. Gregg was born on February 17, 1978 and passed on November 14, 2017; where he lost his battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Gregg was born in Toledo, Ohio, and moved at the age of 5 years with his family to Cleveland. Gregg worked in food service at various Cleveland venues. In recent years, Gregg worked as a Corrections Officer in the states of Alabama and Ohio. Gregg was known to have a beautiful voice, having sung with the world renowned “Singing Angels”, located in Cleveland, Ohio. He enjoyed the shores of Lake Erie where he was most at home casting his fishing line out under the beautiful Cleveland skyline. It was in this setting that Gregg found peace and solace with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Gregg fought a brave and courageous 5 year battle against Acute Myeloid Leukemia. He underwent a Bone Marrow Transplant, but eventually relapsed and went home to his Heavenly Father where he is in eternal peace.
Survivors include his mother, Judith Bodell-Bieber, and father, William Bieber. Sisters include Candice Bodell-Utterback (Jamie), Genevieve Bieber, and Sarah Bieber-Sohlden (Jesse). Brothers include Michael Bodell and Erich Bieber (Yolanda). Beloved nieces, Samantha Utterback, Luna Bodell, Kamryn and Kylee Sohlden, and Sophia Bieber. Beloved nephews, Jacob Bieber, Christopher Bodell (Marisol), Noah and Evan Utterback.
A MEMORIAL SERVICEe will be held December 2, 2017 at Dr. Martin Luther Evangelical Lutheran Church, located at 4470 Ridge Rd, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144. The church service will begin at 1:30pm. Please arrive and be seated by 1:15pm. A time of fellowship and a meal will begin at 2:30pm – 5:30pm in the adjoining church hall.
Flowers may be sent to the church or placed on the altar before the service begins. Cards, poems, letters, photos, and memorabilia may be brought or sent to the fellowship meal in the church hall.
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i knew Gregg from work, we use to work at the nursing home, When I was down or not having a good day, Here would come Gregg and put a smile on my face, Gregg was one heck of a awesome person, with his jokes and a smile that filled up the entire room.
Gregg will be missed.
My Thoughts and prayers are with his family, I am truly sorry for your loss.
You all have my deepest sympathy, it was a pleasure knowing Gregg and working with him at the County Jail, he kept me laughing all the time, I will truly miss him. RiP.
Gregg has been one of my best friends since 2003 and I cannot tell you how beautiful his was and how much joy he brought to people around him. The way he touched others was truly special, he made me laugh so hard the entire time we have been friends but I don’t think I’ll ever laugh that hard again. It’s with a heavy heart I offer my sinceriest condolences and continued prayers for your family. I will miss you every day of my life, my dear friend.????????
Gregg you will be missed. My deepest condolences to the family
I’m not sure were to begin, We met at 7 years old, we were friends, we were first loves,we shared love, life, hurt, loss, forgivness, laughs, the list goes on but one thing for sure Gregg you will always be in my heart. I hope your up there fishing with my dad and laughing and telling jokes.You will missed down here by many. My condolences to Judy, Bill, Candy, Jamie, Mike and all the kids, I love you all. I hope this poem can ease a tiny bit of the pain you all are feeling…..
Fill not your hearts with pain and sorrow, But remember me in every tomorrow. Remember the joy, the laughter, the smile, I’ve only gone to rest a little while. Although my leaving causes pain and grief, my going has eased my hurt and given me relief. So dry your eyes and remember me not as I am now, but as I use to be, because I will remember you all and look on with a smile. Understand, in your hearts, I’ve only gone to rest a little while……..
Gregg was a true friend to me and my son. He will be missed. His smile I will never forget and his will to live was so strong. I remember Gregg coming over my house to watch spooky movies with me and my son, Those where some fun times, A life taken too soon. Gregg may you rest in Gods hands always, I love you my Friend you will always hold a very special place in my heart.
My Condelences to the Bodell/Bieber family. I have known Gregg since we were kids. Gregg was a good guy. Gregg will be missed by all that knew him.
Codolences from your work family at the Cuyahoga County Correction Center it was a pleasure to serve with you Gregg you will be missed. Your earthly battle is over now you can Rest In Peace!
Gregg will always remain in my heart. We were best friends, and acted like twins at times. I have never met anyone like Gregg. He was compassionate, giving, a down to earth gentleman who would give you the shirt off his back.
It was a honor to have known him.
He left a big impact in my life.
May you Rest In Peace Gregg. Your pain free. My deepest condolences to the entire family.
Gregg will be truly missed. I will always remember his smile and always having a way to make people laugh. Condolences to his family.