Richard Jamel Bodison, MSN, RN, FNP-C, RNFA, CNOR

On Wednesday, May 31, 2023, as God was taking his daily stroll through his beautiful flower garden, He saw this “exceptional,” yet “exquisite” rose, who meant so much to his family, friends, and baseball community. God probably said to him, “Richard, my child, your work on earth is complete. You have gracefully given of yourself and the talents I bestowed upon you to your family, friends and the world. Well done thou good and faithful servant: thou have been faithful over a few things; I will make thee ruler over many things...enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.” 

Richard Jemel Bodison, affectionately known to many as “Ricky”, was born in Walterboro on December 10, 1970, to the late Mary Washington Bodison and Richard Lee Bodison. He attended the public schools of Colleton County and was a proud graduate of Walterboro High School Class of 1988. Richard enlisted into the United States Army and served a tour in Operation Desert Storm. He furthered his education and received his ASN Degree from Orangeburg Technical College, his BSN Degree from Chamberlin University, and his MSN as an Advanced Nursing Practitioner from Walden University. Ricky was no stranger to hard work. His quiet yet attentive mannerism afforded him the opportunity to meet people from all walks of life. From Winn-Dixie to Pizza Hut to Colleton Medical Center to Mary Black Hospital, he touched and made an impact in the lives of so many. Richard was currently employed with Laurens County Palliative Care and Hospice, Clear Skye Treatment Center and Greenwood Treatment Specialist.  

Richard had a passion for baseball. He served diligently as a coach, mentor, and friend to so many young men and impacted their lives in so many ways. Traveling from New York to Florida and many states between, the sport of baseball was a major part of his life. Ricky knew the Lord and had a personal relationship with Him. At an early age, he became a member of Rock of Ages CME Church. Ricky was preceded in death by, his first wife, Sabrina Levine Bodison, his mother Mary Washington Bodison, his beloved brother, Wesley Legrier Bodison and a best friend, Marc Malone.

Those left behind to embrace fond memories of Richard are, his wife, Liane Dubois-Bodison; children, Ranz Bodison, Grant Bodison, Tyler Dubois, Ashton Bodison and Aiden Bodison of Duncan, SC and Ellys Bishop of Carrboro, NC, his father, Richard Lee Bodison (Charlene) of Walterboro, SC; sisters, Alyssa Bodison of Walterboro, SC and Tonya Bodison of Bronx, NY; one God-sister, Latasha Keaise—Woods (Alvin) of Walterboro, SC; grandchildren, Kayden Nelms of Lynchburg, VA and Sabrina N. Bodison of Mauldin, SC; aunt, Brenda Lewis (Irwin) of Charleston; uncles, Ransom Moore (Deborah) of Colorado Springs, CO, Terry McMillon and Willie James Moore of Walterboro, SC; great uncles, Wardell Frasier of Long Beach, CA and Reverend John Bodison of Miami, FL; father and mother-in-law, Roger and Maureen Dubois of Easley, SC; sister-in-law, Danielle McClarin (Greg) of Colorado Springs, CO; brother-in-law, John Dubois (Angel) of Philadelphia, PA; several cousins reared like siblings, Monica Delaney, Jarviece McMillon, Anderson Polite, Vincent Polite, and Bertie Lights, Jr.; best friends, Joseph Pinckney, Carlus Mansel, BJ Spencer, Bryant Simmons, Randy Brown and Larry Breland; and a host of other relatives, co-workers, baseball family and caring friends.

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