John J. Jake Bodkin 70 passed away February 28 2007 at his home in Prosperity SC. He was born March 16 1936 in Weston WV a son of the late Warren G. and Mary Orr Bodkin.Mr. Bodkin graduated from South Charleston High School South Charleston WV and he was a graduate of the University of South Carolina with a degree in Business Administration. He was a football Letterman while at the University of South Carolina in 1958-59-60. He was All ACC in 1960 he won the Jacobs blocking trophy was co-captain of the University of South Carolina football team his senior year and played with the Buffalo Bills in 1961. He was an avid sportsman hunter fisher and golfer.Mr. Bodkin served in the United States Military with the Special Forces and completed his service with the United States Marines Corps. He attended college after his military service.He is survived by his two daughters Cheryl B. Boteler of Richmond VA and Beth B. McKenzie of Cary NC; five grandchildren; two brothers Warren G. of Bunker Hill W VA and Robin O. Bodkin of Sabastapol CA; two sisters Mathilde B. Bosley of Arlington Virginia and Cecelia E. Woodward of Homosassa FA; and two nieces and five nephews.Services were held at the Rutledge Chapel on the Horseshoe at the University of South Carolina Wednesday March 14 2007 at 3:00 P M. Rev. Albert Cox is officiating.Honorary pallbearers were James Merck David Nidiffer David Coates Melvin Harris Alex Hawkins John Saunders former USC Coach Marvin Bass Jerry Frye Gregg Bodkin George Woodward and Weems Baskin.Messages to the family may be sent via email at notes@whitakerfuneralhome. com.Whitaker Funeral Home Newberry is assisting the Family.