Wayne Lee Boddie, 82, of Anacortes, WA, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 17, 2025. He was born in Rome, GA, on December 19, 1942, to Clifton and Virginia Adams Boddie.
Wayne is preceded by his brother Clifton and survived by his devoted wife of 60 years, Kathleen, and their two daughters, Tamara (Jason) and Deidra (Michael), along with his beloved grandchildren, Jackson and William, and his brother Kenneth.
A dedicated educator, Wayne taught American history, US government, and Current Events at Jonesboro High School from 1964 to 1997. He also ran the Key Club, inspiring students with trips to Washington, DC. Wayne earned his Bachelor of Arts from Shorter College in 1964, a Master of Arts from West Georgia College in 1970, and a Specialist in Education from Georgia State University in 1972. He later served as an adjunct professor at Gordon State College in Barnesville, GA.
Wayne was an avid bottle collector and US history enthusiast, known for his dedication to perfecting a cup of hot coffee. He loved bluegrass music, attending Pick ‘n Grin Bluegrass Festivals, and making buttermilk biscuits for his family. Wayne spent much of his time exploring Lookout Mountain and hiking around Cloudland Canyon in North Georgia. A devoted birdwatcher, he spent countless hours with binoculars in hand inspiring those around him to look up and appreciate the feathered friends in their midst.
In 2003, Wayne and Kathleen retired to Langley on beautiful Whidbey Island, where he was an active member of the community, running mayoral campaigns and coordinating the local coffee klatch. He was also deeply involved with the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Whidbey Island.
A memorial service will be held at a later date at Myrtle Hill Mausoleum in Rome, GA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the UU Congregation of Whidbey Island in Freeland, WA, and the ACLU.
Wayne’s legacy lives on through the countless lives he touched, helping shape young minds to learn and appreciate history, seeking truth and justice.
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