Kenneth W. Bodiford

Kenneth W. Bodiford, age 55, of Amity, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2015. He was born on December 23, 1959, in Little Rock, the son of Brice Winford Bodiford and Ola Mae Dennis Bodiford. On October 29 1988, he was married to Angela Markham. He was preceded in death by his mother; his sister, Jeanette R. Bodiford; his nephew, Charles Padget; and his father-in-law, J. D. Markham. An avid outdoor sportsman, he always enjoyed fishing and hunting, was a true NASCAR fan, and attended Harvest Time Church. His greatest joy in life was spending time with his grandchildren, whom he deeply loved and cherished. He is survived by his wife, Angela Bodiford of Amity; his father, Brice Winford Bodiford of Traskwood; one son, Toby Markham of Amity; one daughter, Alicia Guin of Arkadelphia; five grandchildren, Kole Markham, Marhia Markham, Jaxon Guin, Diceyn Brown and Ryan Hughes; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Darrel W. and Kay Bodiford of Hot Springs and Keith A. and Laura Bodiford, stationed in Germany; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Karen D. and Michael Gross of Benton and Shelby L. and Sammy Smith of Traskwood; his mother-in-law, Lottie Markham of Amity; his brother-in-law, Casey Markham of Amity; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and extended family members; and a host of wonderful friends. The family will hold a memorial service at a time to be announced later. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Glenwood. Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.