John Larry Bodie Sr., age 77, of Cayce, died Wednesday, November 11, 2020 after a long illness. He was the son of the late Harold Bodie and Annie Mae Bodie Peake. Larry attended Brookland-Cayce High School and Midlands Technical College. He was retired from Carolina Water Service after 42 years of service. Larry loved playing checkers and was a former stock-car driver, race truck builder and co-owner. He is survived by his daughter, Dusty (Jeff) Busher of Pelion, SC; a son, John Larry “Bozie” Bodie, Jr. of Cayce; sister, Betty (Jake) Knotts of West Columbia; and two grandchildren, McKenna and Laken Busher of West Columbia. He also had a nephew, Donnie Jones of Wrightsville, NC and two nieces, Nikki Roberts and Tara Grigsby. Larry also had a special friend and companion, Gloria Stratakos. He is preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Sasser.

The family wishes to thank the doctors and staff of Prisma Richland and his many friends.

Funeral services were held November 16, 2020, at the funeral home.