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Kelly
January 25, 2025
Missing you as always! So many things I wish I could share with you.
Ashby
October 12, 2024
I´m not sure if this is the Jody Farley I went to school with from 6th grade thru 8th? RPDS and Episcopal HS. If it is I´m so sorry to hear of his passing years ago. Not sure why I was thinking about him after not seeing him for 40 years but I did.The Jody I knew was hilarious and a fun person! I was the new kid at RPDS and he was the first person to be friendly to me. Super funny friendly guy!
Wendy
January 29, 2023
Think of you often, but yesterday you were on my mind all day! I miss you so much and wish you were still here. You should still be here.
Kelly
January 24, 2023
Well, another year has come and gone. I think of you all the time, especially when the Seminoles are playing. They looked pretty good this year. Miss you wild man....
Harrison Zauke
January 28, 2022
20 years has already gone by Jody. Crazy. Seems like just yesterday I was hanging out with you at the 1st St apt. I'll never forget getting that call that night from my Dad telling me you were gone too. Felt like losing Cap all over again. I wish I could have been there for you more Jody. It had literally been 1 year and 1 day from the last time I saw you when you left us. That was mine and Nicole's wedding. Yesterday was our 21st anniversary and today is your 20th. I sure do miss you man. You pop into my mind all the time. ANY Dead song reminds me of you 2 goofballs. I'll never forget the Tampa Grateful Dead show. Cap and I were on one side of the stadium and you were on the other side. We all saw the skeleton in the sky during Drums. The fact that YOU brought it up was just crazy. LOL. Cap and I laughed hard. So many great memories. I love and miss you dearly old friend. I know your family does too. It is true in the saying, "Only the good die young". Maybe that's why I'm going to live to be a crusty old man? Lol. Love you Jody. Life isn't the same without you......
Kelly Sorken
January 24, 2021
Miss you SO much....
Harrison Z
January 28, 2020
Hard to believe it's been 18 years Jody. I always remember today because yesterday was our wedding anniversary. You were so stoked at our wedding bc we played a Blues Traveler as our wedding song. Lol. Miss spending the day time with ya when we both should have been at work. Miss ya man. Always have, always will.
October 9, 2018
Worked at Hidden Hills Golf Course with him. Did not know he passed. He was a good guy and always made me laugh. Sorry for the family's loss.
Darryl Oswald
January 11, 2013
Devastated !!! I just came back from Widespread NYE show in Charlotte and pulled up the 1993 stream from Lakewood Ranch Amphitheatre show where Jody introduced me to WP -- figured I'd look him up and try to get back together. Sad Day ... Very Sad Day for me !! Thanks Jody for the great memories !!! Tell Mikey Houser hey for me ..... God bless you and your family
December 4, 2012
My sister just reminded me of when Jody, Paul ,my sister and I went to some grateful dead tribute . He always teased us of being from Shaboygan and eating brats.......
Rosanne Porvaznik /hearn
December 4, 2012
I just heard of Jody's passing. For some reason I had been thinking of h and thought I would look him up and found out he had died . I had some fun times with him . I will keep him iny prayers
Paul K
November 11, 2010
Had a crazy dream last night Jody, it was night time and we were hitting golf balls on the beach at people on the Jax pier and hiding in the sand dunes! It was too realistic and I took forever to fall back asleep.......I wish you were still around pal.
Paul Kestler
December 23, 2009
Merry Christmas Jody.......Jeff and I are going to Widespread Panic for New Years in Atlanta.....wish you could be there too. Tell Cap hello.
Kelly Sorken
September 26, 2009
Hey Dude!! I went to see Pink the other night, and when she played "Get this party started" I went crazy! LOL Man, do I miss you, sure wish you could see my Grandkids, Jett, ME!
September 24, 2009
Hello Jody--Football season is here and the noles look like they might be able to do something this year, but not against the GATORS. MISS YOU ALL THE TIME AND THINK OF YOU TOO. THE LAKE IS STARTING TO COME BACK UP TO WHERE IT WAS WHEN WE WERE ALL YOUNGER. LOVE, CRAZY AUNT JUDY
Paul Kestler
February 7, 2008
Just thinkin about you Joe, I can't believe how long it has been since I last saw you. I think about you at least several times a day and I miss you man. Wish things were like the old days.
Lauren Breazeale
November 13, 2007
I love you & miss you like you can't believe - if you could see Hayden, & he, you - it would all be worthwhile...I'll see you later, Jody. You're still my favorite person! Just wish I could see you:)
Lauren Breazeale
October 31, 2007
All I can really say is that all of the entries are so nice --- but, of course, they should be. All my words are old. Jody knows I miss him beyond what I can ever say. But the words of John F., Judy, Kelly, Wendy, are so comforting, in a weird way. Especially, the words of John. I know that they mean the world to Jody, because John meant the world to him.
Judy Childers
April 13, 2007
well, we have another new addition, karl has a 3 month old little girl. she is so pretty. with dark eyes and curly hair. sure miss you all the time. love, crazy aunt judy
Crazy Aunt Judy Childers
January 31, 2006
hello hello-, wish it was that easy to talk to you, it has been four years and i still cannot get over not having your smile around anymore. we will soon have a little one in our lives, thanks to Alex. Also Kenneth and Brandy are having a little one. The family just keeps on expanding. Love you lots, Judy
Wendy Beech
October 23, 2005
Thinking of you again. Kayler was just talking about you the other day and how much she missed you. I reassured her you were with grandmama and grandaddy lake, and our dog Angus.....so if you see a big rottie...lol take care of them for us. I heard little John is a daddy...making me feel older, wow he's all grown up. She was born between mine and Kelly's bday, she's gotta be a cool kid! Well, gotta run for now. You're with us all Jody. Love you!
Crazy aunt Judy/grandmama childers
October 19, 2005
hello there jody. bobby and i and our two cats, plus freckles the dog are fleeing hurricane wilma to "our lake house". Love and miss you immensely, your crazy aunt judy. i have to scrub the cooler out tonight, cause you arent here.
john farley
September 13, 2005
Jody,
I have been thinking so much about you lately. Its like you still live at the beach. Everywhere I go, there you are. Just the other day, I went to a friend's house and I was shocked at how familiar it looked and felt. Then I realized that it was a slightly remodeled apartment that Paul used live in. I remember hanging out there many times with you, Paul, and Paul's roomate, Andrew(?). It felt really weird to be there and not see you or here you bragging about the Seminoles.
Dad lent me some home movies of us as kids ('80-'84). It was very cool to see us on video 20, 25 years ago. One part absolutely crushed me. I am still crying. There was a clip from Christmas of 1983 where you were showing me how to drive a battery operated car. Not remote control, but the kind kids can sit in and drive around. Very realistic, but 1/10 the size of a regular car. As I watched it, it reminded me of everything that you have ever taught or showed me. Waves of memories are still running through my head. I still can't believe that you're not here. Bro, I miss you so much. You should poke your head in sometime and grab a glance at your neice. I know you would be so proud; she's beautiful.
I'll be thinking of you....
Kelly Sorken
August 22, 2005
Hey Jo D Y,
Boy am I feeling old these days!! Jett started 1st grade today! And I have Kennethe and his g'friend and 2 kids living here now, so we have a kindergartner, a pre- k, and Jett all going to school! Oh lordy, I'm a granny!! LOL Miss you SO much!!!
John Farley
August 21, 2005
Jody,
On Thursday August 18th, at 224pm, I became a father. I wish that you were here to see her; she's gorgeous. I would've loved it if you could have been there with me. Uncle Jody. I thought for sure that those words would have one day come out of my child's mouth. Now, she'll never know her uncle. I really wish you could have been there, bro. It was amazing. I miss you a bunch, and am always thinking about you.
crazy aunty judy
June 1, 2005
well, we were all at my lakehouse this wekend. karl was home from afhghanistan, kelly from texas with jett and kenneth from georgia and carol, lauren and alex, me bobby and jamie. you were there too. we went to amvets and had a drink for you and daddy and mama. love and still miss you lots. you are always in my thoughts, especially when i hear the eagles, hotel california.
crazy aunt judy-take care of mama and daddy
Harrison Zauke
May 26, 2005
Jody,
Haven't been here in awhile but that doesn't mean you don't come to mind quite often. I had a blast from the past last weekend, Cap's old roomate Kevin Brantley came into town and spent the night here at the house and I had to tell him about you. He just couldn't believe you were gone from us. He asked me how you were doing and if I still talked to you and I asked him if he was kidding. So naturally we went to a bar and got drunk and talked about good old times with you guys. You gave us plenty of them, and boy some of them are side splitting. Oh well Jody.... you may be gone from the Earth, but, you are most definitely not gone from our thoughts and our hearts. We love you and miss you always....
crazy aunt judy childers
March 10, 2005
hello there, we are going to the lake this weekend , kelly will be there too. love you.
Caren, Jud, Tyler Walrath
January 28, 2005
Jody,
It has been 3 years today that you left us and we still miss you so much. When we were tucking Tyler into bed tonight, he looked down from his bunkbed and said"I miss Uncle Jody"! How neat that Tyler has such sweet and vivid memories of "Uncle Jody"! We know one day we will be together...and you and Tyler can play basketball and baseball! We love you Jody!
caren walrath
January 2, 2005
Jody, I just wanted to let you know that you are still in our thoughts often. You come up in conversation and Jud and I talk about you as if you were down the street. Tyler and I visited you on New Year's eve....he insisted on buying you and MeMe a Happy New Years balloon but couldn't find one. You got a Pin wheel instead! We fixed the flowers that were on your head stone. It looked so pretty. You deserve to "look pretty" Ha! You have 2 new friends up with you now...Julie Burke from Mudville died December 18th. I love my pictures of you and Jud at Mudville on your 30th birthday! Also your friend Richie Pellicer's wife Kim died on Dec.27th. I know the families are very sad but I know you will take good care of the girls....you were always good at entertaining pretty girls!! We really miss you Jody. I know you are watching over us and that is a comforting feeling! Merry Christmas (a little late)
Lauren Breazeale
December 8, 2004
Jody- It's Christmas time & you always did our lights. What does that matter?? What a stupid thing to say.... I just miss your pretty face - & you being you. I haven't written cause it seems silly sometimes - I talk to you in my head all the time. To write to you on a computer...? However, I read Johnny Lee's entry & I thought it was so beautiful, I thought maybe this was the way. I miss you every day - my life is not the same wihout you - I am sure many people feel that way - especially your parents - Alex wishes you were here every day....I love you Jody, with all of my heart, Merry Christmas
Wawen
Crazy aunt Judy Childers
August 2, 2004
Happy Belated Birthday!!!!!! We sure have missed you going through all of daddy's things at the house. Your mother has been taking care of the cooler in your absence, but she isn't as funny as you always were. We sure do miss you and will forever and ever. There is a strong possibility that Bobby and I will be taking over the lake house...THE YOUNGER GENERATION OF NORMA AND CHUCK. HA HA HA LOL. LOVE AND MISS YOU ALWAYS
Wendy Beech
July 25, 2004
Happy Belated birthday to you!!!!
Dan and I went out on your birthday and we did a shot of Tequilla in your honor...lol Thought about you alot that day...sure do miss you!
Wendy Beech
March 15, 2004
Hey Jody-Y,
Even though I haven't written to you in awhile, doesn't mean I don't think of you often. Sometimes I have a strong feeling you're visiting me and the girls, I just know you are! I wish there was some way you could access a computer and write a little note to say hi.Ü That would be pretty cool, huh? We all miss you and the lake house visits are just not the same without you. Twins are busy and typical 2 year olds, which you probably already know, and Kayler is an active 7yr old that's good at her soccer game. She thinks of you often too, she must have the aura that I do and can sense when you're visiting. Love you lots, and until me meet again, chow~
Your favorite cousin, Wendy:)
crazy aunt judy childers
February 4, 2004
Hey, another year has come and gone and you sure have missed a hell of alot. You are still missed at the lake. Everytime I go to see daddy, I see you running around in the yard. Crazy Seminole. The Gators will be back next year.
Judy
Johnny Lee
February 2, 2004
Jody:
Another year has come and gone, and it seems like there isn't a single week that passes without a thought of you sneaking in at some strange (and usually inappropriate) point. Like many of my former buds, you and I had gone our separate ways since our (seemingly permanent) adolescence. However, in the last few years, I'm remembering more and more vividly how much fun we had together.
For that, I thank you with all that I am.
You are missed, my friend. I'm sorry that we didn't have more time together, but I so cherish the life you've left with me in my memories...pulling down stacks of chairs, superball, track, donuts in the parking lot, cruising, the list grows every time I think of you. Honestly, man, there are some memories that strike me so suddenly and make me laugh so hard that I have to ensure that I'm not drinking anything or it will come out my nose like it did in the eighth grade.
You help me to remember undiluted (and often uncontrollable) laughter, and you help me to shine a bright light across a great stretch of my life. The fact that you continue to do so is both a testament to our friendship and the force of nature that you were...and are, for me.
Thinking of you,
-
Lauren Breazeale
January 31, 2004
Dear Jody-
I haven't written for a while...- Alex finally wrote & it didn't take - she did it alone & I'm not sure what happened. She was very disappointed. I miss you, of course, as always, I have a habit of trying not to focus on it anymore though. I hope this is not wrong. You just mean the world to me, and I miss you so much that often it's hard to even think of it. Harrison came by & Ches called, Ches really isn't the same without you. He still has his place at the beach & misses ya'll's times together, don't we all!... I just wanted to say I love you! And I hope you are okay where you are, I'm sure that's true.
Missing you every day, every moment-
La
Harrison Zauke
January 29, 2004
Jody,
Well.... it's that time of year again. Even though you are gone, you still come into my thoughts a lot. It's funny how certain songs can remind you of someone or certain things. Every Dead song I hear and every dang Fla. Fla State game. I still think you have a lot to do with the outcome these last 2 games. Guess it'll be awhile before Fla wins again huh? Oh well, thats fine. As I write this letter to you more and more memories come back into my mind. Every memory is of nothing but good times and laughter. Laughter is what you gave us the most and that is a Jody trademark. Everyone always says that when someone leaves us to always remember the good times we had with them. You gave us enough to last a life time. Thank you for being you Jody..... I will NEVER forget you.
Love your other little brother,
Harrison
crazy aunt judy childers
September 15, 2003
JOD-Y
MISS YOU LOTS, ALWAYS IN MY THOUGHTS, YOU CRAZY SEMINOLE. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
jUDY
Kelly Sorken
September 4, 2003
Hey you......don't know why but you are really occupying my thoughts today. You must be up to somthing! Jett is in Pre K now, and he is a handful and a half! Reminds me sometimes of someone we all love and miss.
Nancy
July 24, 2003
Thought of you yesterday. Bet you and Cap had a good time. Happy Birthday!
crazy aunt judy childers
July 24, 2003
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!DAY LATE
WISH IT WERE A HAPPY ONE. SURE DO MISS YOU ALL THE TIME.
Kelly Sorken
May 11, 2003
Hey JO D Y!!!
Just pulled in from the lake, after almost 3 weeks there with Daddy. He is hanging in there! Just to let you know, Tom turned into you one night by the fire! LOL Just another reminder you are ALWAYS with us! Love and miss ya Kelly
Crazy aunt Judy childers
May 6, 2003
Hi Jody---
Well, granddaddy is still hanging in there. thought we were going to lose him to you and mama on easter sunday, but he just keeps fighting back. Sure do miss you lots. Everytime "One More Day" comes on, no matter where I am, no matter what I am doing, I have to stop. Just one more sunset would be nice, especially over Miami with the Eagles again. MISS YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxooo ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
Nancy
April 30, 2003
Like your Aunt Kelly had said, every song that comes on the radio seems to be made for you. Here's another song that reminds me that you're gone physically but never ever from our minds. Oh, how so many of us love and miss you.
I Believe by Diamond Rio
Every now and then,
Soft as breath upon my skin,
I feel you come back again.
And it's like you haven't been,
Gone a moment from my side.
Like the tears were never cried,
Like the hands of time are holding you and me.
And with all my heart I'm sure,
We're closer than we ever were.
I don't have to hear or see,
I've got all the proof I need.
There are more than angels watching over me.
I believe, Ohhh I believe.
Now when you die your life goes on,
It doesn't end here when you're gone.
Every soul is filled with light,
It never ends and if I'm right.
Our love can even reach across eternity,
I believe, Ohhh I believe.
Forever, you're a part of me.
Forever, in the heart of me.
I will hold you even longer if I can.
Oh the people who don't see the most,
See that I believe in ghosts.
And if that makes me crazy, then I am...
'Cause I believe.......
Ohhhh, I believe...
There are more than angels watching over me.
I believe, Ohhh I believe.
Every now and then,
Soft as breath upon my skin,
I feel you come back again.
And I believe.
Crazy aunt Judy Childers
April 2, 2003
I was going through the drawers this wekend preaprring for the grandchildren to get here and I found your little get well card to me when I was in Jacksonville. You and Wendy drew all over it and signed your names. I sure miss you....................My cooler buddy is missing and the lake weill never be the same. Love you lots buddy. The Eagles are coming in May, again. MEMORIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kelly
January 31, 2003
Hey you, just got home from seeing Karl graduate Infantry training, he is doing well. We spent a few nights at the lake, and as usual you filled the night with laughter.......only now tears go along with it. I miss you so..... Kelly
Lauren Breazeale
January 28, 2003
Jody-
Hi-
just sitting here doing homework w/ Alex earlier tonite - and talking about you. We both miss you so. Somebody told me once that as time goes by, it would be easier. However, I think it is another landmark of how much time it's been since I've seen you. That's not so much easier.
Harrison & I went to see you today, and I can't think of a better person to have gone with. We cried a bit, but then shared a bunch of stories about our brothers that aren't here physically, but are always in our thoughts. Harrison brought you a dozen white roses and we even stopped and got you a Natural Light!
I love you always - as you know. Good nite
Lauren
Caren and Jud Walrath
January 28, 2003
Jody,
We want you to know how very much we miss you. You are in our thoughts daily. Today has been a long day filled with memories and if onlys. You know how special you have always been to us and always will be. We love you and miss you!
We know today is sad for all of you that are part of his family and are his close friends. We all were blessed to have Jody in our lives. Even tho we know we were robbed of many more years with Jody, We hope we all can smile and celebrate knowing we were part of Jody's life during his time here.
Nancy Venturelli
January 28, 2003
Jody:
Thinking of you today... as I do everyday but today especially. Miss you.
To the Farley families:
My thoughts and prayers are with you always. Love to you all.
Together Forever
Harrison Zauke
January 28, 2003
Jody,
You know.... in a few minutes it will be exactly 2 years since the last time I saw you. Today is mine and Nicoles 2 year anniversary and that was the last time I saw you was at my wedding. It's was around 12:15am when you, Lauren, and Carol left. I remember sitting down at ya'lls table and having a few drinks at midnight talking about the reception and how much fun we all had. If I had known that this was the last time I would have seen you I would have said a lot more to you Jody. Thank you for everything you did for me after Cap died. Thank you for filling in his shoes. It was great having you there at the wedding to in a since, take his place. Tomorrow the 28th is the one year anniversary of you leaving our sight, but not our hearts. I remember fondly on Cap's one year date sitting at the site with you, a case of Bud Light, a boom box that we went out and bought before we went there, and all of Cap's Grateful Dead Bootlegs. We laughed together and we cried together and we remembered all the fun times with him that we could. I will NEVER forget that night Jody. Damn I miss you bro..... Ohhh man, here come the tears again... You ment the world to a lot of people. Tomorrow I plan on seeing you at your place like we did with Cap. I don't know what else to say but damn I miss you. I want the 2 of you back here again pretty badly. I guess I'll have to wait about 70 years to see you 2. When we all see each other again, it will be one big party bro. Again, thank you for everything you did for me Jody, you did more than you could ever know or imagine. I will NEVER forget that. I love you and miss you with all my heart. Thanks for being you.......
crazy aunt judy childers
January 3, 2003
Dear Jody
Bobby and I spent another white christmas in michigan with the twins and kayler. It was great wish you could have seen them, they are unbelievable. Sure do miss you lots!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Love you too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
caren walrath
December 25, 2002
MERRY CHRISTMAS JODY!!!
WE LOVE AND MISS YOU,
CAREN, JUD AND TYLER
Jeff Douglas
December 20, 2002
Reading Paul's story, reminded me about Jody and I going down to Miami to see "The Who" 25 year anniverary tour. That was a last minute adventure that turned out to be one of the most memorable concerts I have attended. Now when I hear "The Who" songs I think you Bro.
Side note: Do me a favor and say "Hello and I Love You" to my Mom and Grandma up in Heaven.
Peace & Love,
Jeff
Paul Kestler
December 19, 2002
Hey Joe,
Just thinking about you. Still wanna kick you in your butt sometimes. I had a dream the other night we were waiting for the Panic come on stage and we were hi-fiving and partying, and then......my damn alarm clock went off!! Bummer. Take care boy.
Lauren Breazeale
December 15, 2002
Just wanted to say that I miss you with all my heart - member how hard we laughed at my self & injuries last year? I miss you SOOOO!!!!!
WISH YOU WERE HERE - &Alex too - she talks about you all the time now,,,Gosh, we miss you ----
Talk later...Lala & Alex
Rhonda Courson-Leigh
December 12, 2002
To Carol and Lauren,
I can never tell you how shocked I am. I just happened to notice Jody's name in the sponsored guest book list, and I prayed it was not your Jody. As I read the entries and seen all the familiar names, my heart almost stopped. I can't tell you how horrible I feel for all of you. I have went through losing a husband and a parent, but I cannot even begin to imagine what losing a child would be like. Carol, I know your heart must be breaking and
Lauren I've read some of the entries you've written and I know you loved your brother very much. I know this is very hard for you as well. Seeing his name was so strange because I've been thinking of you two so much lately. I kept telling myself to look in the phone book to see if Carol was still listed. I believe the last time I spoke with either of you, Carol was still living on Lake Tahoe and Lauren had recently became a mom. I would love to see you both. My life has had many twist and turns since I spoke with you last. Biggest turn, I will be a grandmother this month! I can't wait. My daughter, Kristin is having a little girl. We are patiently awaiting her arrival. This is the first for me so of course I'm ridicuously giddy.
Please try to call me soon and we will have a girls day/night out and catch up on the last several years. My work # is 276-8688 prompt #2, home is 781-4227 and my cell is 349-2908. I have my cell with me all the time, so call me so we can get together soon. Take care of yourselves and each other, and please know that I am very sorry to find out about Jody. I'll be thinking and praying for all of you.
Kel Sorken
December 1, 2002
Wooooooooo Hoooooooooo 'Noles just whomped up on the Gators last night! When it kicked off, I said, "Win it for Jody boys!" And they did! Ya know, we miss you always, but ESPECIALLY during this game! At least we can be happy knowing you wouldn't have been throwing anything this year! Except maybe a party! Love ya, Kel
Lauren Breazeale
October 16, 2002
Jody-
I just spent an hour doing this - and then- leave it to Mom- we don't have call- waiting & I got kicked off!
Anyway, I'm not sure what prompted me, but I finally wanna talk.
I listen to your CD all the time, of your funeral, and I think that I shouldn't, cause it makes me so sad, and I think, you wouldn't do that, if the situation was reversed,
and then I think of what I should have said.......
I should have said a million things,,I said you were so funny. And that's true - but you were so much more. You were the person that when you came up the walk, you made my day! Just to see you, made me happy! Now, I have to come up with my own happiness, and to tell the truth - it's not easy! Rememeber when we sang songs on Nicholson Rd, - ittsie bittsie teenie weenie yellow polka dot bikini - our :Dance Contests: that lasted forever!!!
Or when you would come sleep with me when you were scared?
Or when you stole my top at the pool when I was "developing"....
Or when you locked me in my room, with a major :booby trap: so that I couldn't tell on you for going out when you were restricted???
All of my best times include you, Jody. I'm sure I will have other best times, but you will ALWAYS be in my memory
Oh yeah!
Member on the way to San Antonio, you almost talked me into staying in New Orleans, but,, Alex was waiting, and the flight attendant fell in love with you!!! HA HA HAA!
You told her never to sit you next to the emergency exit....explain later!!!!
I love you so.
Laa
Nancy
September 20, 2002
Just told your's and Lauren's branding the butts story... I'm still laughing. Hilarious. You sure could make us all laugh.
Kelly Sorken
August 22, 2002
Oh Jody, we sure missed you this past weekend. Your old Aunt turned 40!!!!!!!! What a great party, only thing missing was you. You were talked about alot, which, as I said in an earlier note, somehow you make it the center of attention even from afar! LOL I love you......and miss you so much... Kel
Ma
August 5, 2002
Hey, Sweetheart, miss you...Your birthday is and always has been so very special to me...I love you so much, surprise, surprise!!! I can only hope and pray that where you are now is wonderful for you because that is exactly what you deserve, you were a wonderful son, thank you for being you and God bless you Jody, I love you dearly. I can't any way tell you how much I miss you, that is undescribable...I just love you soooo very much. Good Night, Mom
Lauren (Farley) Breazeale
July 30, 2002
Jody-
Happy Bday to you! Happy Bday to you!(Usually we had a great party!!!)
I just read John's note, it's great!! And obviously, ya'll loved each other much!
Everybody knows I was a wimp for you - and I am pouring tears now just thinking of you. But I think you would agree, I am not good here in Jax anymore. I really, truly , wanted to write for your b'day, but I just, um,, don't know what to say anymore. I mean, I'm typing to you on a computer! How silly! But, I tell you what, if it's the only way , I will do it forever. I miss you you so so so very much, and ALWAYS don't understand how you can be gone. I love you so dearly----
John Farley
July 24, 2002
To my big brother,
I thought about you a lot yesterday, being that it was your birthday. I'm sure the many people you touched were thinking about you too. All I wanted to do was call you up and remind you of what an old man you had become. Ha Ha.
I miss you so much, Jody, but I'm very happy to remember everything you showed me as an older brother. You definitely taught me how to let loose and have a good time. I remember you always being the life of the party; the ceter of attention. Your special way of telling stories so that everyone in the room was crying in laughter always put me in awe of you.
Football season is right around the corner and I wish you were still here to visit me and cheer on our Noles. I think all of those games, home and bowls, are some of my favorite memories. You knew all of the stats to every player from your daily staple of sports radio. I remember just a few years ago, during my freshman year, you and Nancy came over to the Townsend's apartment overlooking the stadium. You hung out with us like the champ you were, all day and late into the night. You even bought us our first keg tap and I can still see you saying, "this is my contribution, and now for every game you guys just have to supply the keg." Every game day from then on the Townsends and I would watch you come walking, almost jogging, from where dad's parking spot was to finally get to "pound a few brews" before kickoff.
One final thank you for teaching me almost everything I know about music. I still look back to those days where I had no idea who the Dead were. I thought you must have been their biggest fan when you sat me down to watch all those videos of the concerts... all those bootlegs and cds you lent me. Remember the fungus on the palm tree in front of your apartment on 1st street? You swore to me that it looked like Jerry Garcia playing the guitar. Finally I saw it too. I think I must have been 15 or 16 when you got me into Crabby Bill's to see the Glass Camels. Just to let you know, everytime I get a chance while I am in Jacksonville, I still go and see the Camels. Paul and I still talk about you. He has some pretty good tales about you.
Anyway, Jody, sorry its taken so long to write. And if somehow you are reading this, think about me. God knows I'm thinking about you.
Love Always,
Your little bro,
John
PS Never forget the armadillos
Kelly Sorken
July 24, 2002
Happy Birthday Baby.....if I know you I know that somehow you are celebrating in a big way!! Go for it. Thought about you alot today. Ya know, you are gonna miss my 40th, and it's gonna be a big one!! You'll be here, I just know it. Love ya kid, miss ya much.....Kel
caren walrath
July 23, 2002
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY WONDERFUL...MARVELOUS...MAGNIFICENT...HELL RAISIN'...FUN...HANDSOME...MOSTLY MISSED AND LOVED JODY,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!!
WE LOVE YOU!!!
Nancy Venturelli (Davis)
July 16, 2002
Jody,
Since both our birthdays are right around the corner, I thought I would write you a note to say that I miss you lots and I hope you have a wonderful birthday up there with Cap! I still can't believe you are gone but I know I'll see you again someday - luv ya!
Harrison Zauke
July 10, 2002
What's up Jody.... Whewwww..... Man it's still hard to believe. I miss you Jody. I went out to see Cap the other day to plant some flowers and some grass and I couldn't help but to think about the time you and I went out there on his anniversity. I miss not having you to cry to when I miss him. And now I have to miss you too..... I'm at a loss of words right now crying trying to figure out all the stuff I want to say to you, but the only thing that comes to mind is that I just plain MISS you. I lost my family brother and the person who took over for him after he died. I thank you for all those nights you got drunk with me, listen to me cry and moan and be pissed off at the world. Again thank you.... I do have one more thing to tell you Jody, I'm gonna be a daddy. That's right, my boys can swim!! The due date is March 2,2003. I'm hoping for a boy and I'm sure you know what his name will be.... Max Harrison Zauke Jr. but, if it's a girl then Zoey Ann Zauke. Wish you were here Jody, I miss you lots "brother".
Later....
Paul Kestler
June 25, 2002
Well I have been in Jacksonville staying at the beach while going through some training for my job. I rememeber so much stuff that we used to do out here. "Hell Raising" as Joe liked to call it. "Dont call me Jody anymore, my name is Joe now, were not in high school anymore", haha. I rode by the old place by the pier and thought about all the crap we did over the years. Well football is coming up soon. Your Noles are gonna be good this year Joe. Im sure you will be watching the games. Everyone I have run into at Campeche Bay or Pete's Bar have told me how sorry they were about you. Me too. I know we lost touch over the past few years, and for that I am sorry. Im going to see "The Dead" (without Jerry of course) in West Palm next month, Ill take you along in spirit. Take care buddy.
"Thats the way its been in town, ever since they tore the jukebox down. Two bit piece dont buy no more, not so much as it done before....."
Lauren Breazeale
June 13, 2002
Jody- I'm sure you guessed it - I'm the one that messed up the truck! However, bigger than that - I'm simply messed up without you. You're my best buddy, my biggest critic, but I could always tell you everything, and you always listened.
Life just isn't the same. I miss you daily, minute by minute sometimes, and I always think Jody -why? We always said we would never leave one another.,,, I will miss you 4ever and always,
Lauren
Carol
June 7, 2002
Gosh, Jody, so much to tell you - some bad news sweetheart, your truck is history now but I'm thinking that maybe that's the way it should be...I WILL miss seeing it outside though!!!
I know you still need a headstone and I'm just thinking that now that now is the time to take care of that. I have waited for your father to handle this but he doesn't seem to want too much to do with this...or maybe he is just getting some more bad advice!!
Whatever, it will be there soon...I promise.
Just got back from the Lake again and guess what I saw in the living room on the deer antlers...you guessed it, your hat (well, it was Alex's hat but then you wore it more than she did)...
Just felt like saying hello, miss you - oh, how I miss you!
Love, Mom
Kelly
May 22, 2002
Ya know, at times I forget you are gone............then I remember. But, I have to tell you, since your departure, I think alot of songwriters must have known you!! I can't ride in my car 2 miles without a song playing that reminds me of you. So, from now on instead of getting all teary eyed when I hear them, I'm just gonna smile, and remember the good stuff. There was SO much more of the good stuff, so this shouldn't be that hard to do, right?? Love you kid........miss ya
Nancy Davis
May 21, 2002
Hey Jody! Thanks for the sprinkle of angel dust! Miss you lots and still think of you often.
April 16, 2002
Not A Day Goes By
(Steve Diamond/Maribeth Derry)
Got a picture of you I carry in my heart
Close my eyes to see it when the world gets dark
Got a memory of you I carry in my soul
I wrap it close around me when the nights get cold
If you asked me how I'm doin' I'd say just fine
But the truth is baby, if you could read my mind
Not a day goes by that I don't think of you
After all this time you're still with me it's true
Somehow you remain locked so deep inside
Baby, baby, oh baby, not a day goes by
I still wait for the phone in the middle of the night
Thinkin' you might call me if your dreams don't turn out right
And it still amazes me that I lie here in the dark
Wishin' you were next to me, your head against my heart
If you asked me how I'm doing I'd say just fine
But the truth is baby, if you could read my mind
Not a day goes by that I don't think of you
After all this time you're still with me it's true
Somehow you remain locked so deep inside
Baby, baby, oh baby, not a day goes by
Minutes turn to hours, and the hours to days
Seems it's been forever that I've felt this way
Not a day goes by that I don't think of you
After all this time you're still with me it's true
Somehow you remain locked so deep inside
Baby, baby, oh baby, not a day goes by
Lonestar
Carol Farley
April 7, 2002
JODY,
Just came back from the Lake and, of course, thought of you...G'Daddy looks outside of his sunroom and sees you out there playing volleyball...misses you a lot as we all do!!!
Went to church Easter Sunday and said lots of prayers for strength which I know I will receive...that's a good feeling JodY. I know I will miss you every day of my life and I am trying very hard to only focus on the good things, the pleasure you brought to us all...that's the only way I can get through this and that's OK, I'll be OK and I feel like you would want to know this after our last conversation. Love you, See Ya, and what was that other thing you would say...Love you too!!! Mom
Carol Farley
March 10, 2002
I was just sitting here thinking of all the "stories" he had to share with his friends and family, after speaking with yet another one of his friends last night...and if you knew Jody...you also have a story.
That child could always make me laugh, he gave the best hugs (when no one was watching), loved his smell...wish I still had that red pillow of his! And, that smile we all loved so much, would love to see that again. So many of you have referred to his smile and how he seemed to be so happy and I think most of the time he was because he was living life to the fullest. When I would ask him to focus on himself...make a plan...tell him he could accomplish anything, he would just laugh and tell me "not today"...he would be waiting for that next phone call, planning to go to that next party, that FSU game, golf at The Ravines, maybe a Grateful Dead Concert, one of those "once in a lifetime experiences" and he did have a lot of those didn't he? That child, he did experience many, many things in such a short time.
I think Johnny Lee said it best when he said "To say that he will be missed is clear...To say that he will be remembered is perhaps a truer measurement and a greater legacy."
I will always, always miss my child and hold him close to my heart. You know, I think somehow he was a legend in his own time...
Love to all of you,
Carol
Carol Farley
March 2, 2002
what comes to mind is, where to begin??
I want to thank all of you, for your support & the wonderful things you have said about my child.
When we think about Jody, it's always good, always fun, it's Jody.Looking back, he gave so much to everyone, that I think, in the end, he didn't have anymore of Jody. He gave so much. I want one more day with Jody, but I can't have that. So I think what we need to think about, when we think about Jody, is how very special he is. And just be thankful for the times he gave us. And so, I say goodbye, and thank you for being you, Jody.
I feel blessed to have had a child like you.
Ma
Uncle Bobby Childers
March 1, 2002
Jody was my golfing buddy, as well as my nephew. Whenever Judy and I would visit Judy's parents, we both tried to get some golf in. Somtimes it was just the two of us. On one such outting, we had just finished the first hole,with Jody getting a par. he was fired up for the long par 3 2nd hole. His drive was a great shot, but went behind the green. Setting just to the left and in front of a pine tree, Jody was fired up about and confident about getting past that tree for a good 2nd shot. He took a sand wedge, which required a full swing.He took his time over the ball. It was very quiet around the green. Jody takes his swing, only to have his ball smack right into the tree he was sure he would miss. The sound of that ball hitting the tree, and Jody running around the green with his forehead bleeding like crazy. I thought golfing was a done deal. But not Jody. he went and knocked on the backdoor of a house not far from where we were. The lady gave him a bag of ice, and we continued on,finishing all 16 holes that still remained. Jody was not a quitter. Another, more positive memory of our golfing adventures, occured more recently while playing the same Keytone Heights course. After laughing about that tree shot from years past, we got to a par 4 that has its green guarded by a very large oak tree. This hole requires a good straight drive. which Jody got. The next shot separates the men from the boys. You are forced to either hit the shot low, under the branches, letting it roll to the green, or over the top of this very big and tall oak tree. Well Jody always enjoyed a challenge. He was sitting 120 yards from the pin. he pulled out his 8 iron and approached the ball. He knew he needed the 8 to clear the tree and have a chance at pulling off this very difficult shot. His swing was perfect. The ball jumped off his club, cleared the tree,and landed 3 feet from thr pin. We both high fived until my hand started hurting. What a shot. The best short iron shot I had ever seen. We took that story back to the lakehouse for everyone to here. We also enjoyed two get concerts in south Florida. Genisis at Joe Robbie stadium and the unbelievable Eagles at the Orange Bowl. Partying before that concert in the parking lot, right across from the stadium. Throwing 40 yard football passes to each other in the parking lot. During the concert, sharing in watching a full moon raise over downtown Miami, from the upper level, while the Eagles were playing Hotel California. Great memories of fun times with a great nephew. I love ya man, and will miss you deeply. Bobby
crazy aunt judy childers
March 1, 2002
Here we go. I'll never forget all the times when I was younger and everywhere I went with my two kids there was Jody and Lauren and Kelly also, and Jeff Douglas and Louanne, Fleetwood mac and the vista cruiser, Charlie Daniels, Lynard Skynard, only the best tunes for all you youngsters to listen to in my car. Being a young mother and loving kids if you had one of them, you had them all, right Carol. Jody "y" was just like one of mine. Now I'll never have anybody else to help with the cooler at the lakehouse, no more slip and slide late at night, the watermelon dance and chicken dances, what about them nole games, the trip to South Carolina in the early eighties in my Toyota with Jack and Diane in the back seat with you and Jamie playing the drums, my strawberry cigarettes that you thought were so cool. Also, when you were really young (5 years old) you thought of your crazy aunt judy in the 7-11 store, when they provided the party pak at the counter. You told your mom to get it for Me, cause I needed it, and your mother nearly fainted. Then there was the Eagles concert in Miami, boy what a night you and I and Jamie had, with the sun setting to the west and the moon rising to the east. WOW!!!! Remember sleeping in my bird room and waking up to one of the cockatiels crawling on your back to wake you and Nancy up, the night you and Chad were going to take out some of Bobby's friends at his birthday party because they were messing with your Uncle Bobby's stereo. Susan hand plucked you and Chad, I can go on and on and on with all of the fun and happy memories, they will never be forgotten or lost. Kayler will always remember "Jody, why you sleeping in your truck?" Lakehouse memories. Kayler also said that you and grandmama can keep each other company and watch over all of us. Oh yeah, Look out for Laurie up there jody, she might take the money out of your wallet again, remember at the Eagles concert. Laurie is also sitting on the cooler full of beer up there, so tell her your aunt Judy said to share, but don't drink it all, save some for me. I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU DEEPLY, MAY YOU REST IN PEACE, UNTIL WE CAN SHARE A MOMENT TOGETHER TRYING TO EMPTY THE COOLER BEFORE THE SUN RISES. LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU LOTS, AND I WILL ALWAYS BE YOUR CRAZY AUNT JUDY.
February 28, 2002
Angel
Spend all your time waiting
for that second chance
for a break that would make it okay
there's always one reason
to feel not good enough
and it's hard at the end of the day
I need some distraction
oh beautiful release
memory seeps from my veins
let me be empty
and weightless and maybe
I'll find some peace tonight
in the arms of the angel
fly away from here
from this dark cold hotel room
and the endlessness that you fear
you are pulled from the wreckage
of your silent reverie
you're in the arms of the angel
may you find some comfort there
so tired of the straight line
and everywhere you turn
there's vultures and thieves at your back
and the storm keeps on twisting
you keep on building the lie
that you make up for all that you lack
it don't make no difference
escaping one last time
it's easier to believe in this sweet madness oh
this glorious sadness that brings me to my knees
in the arms of an angel
fly away from here
from this dark cold hotel room
and the endlessness that you fear
you are pulled from the wreckage
of your silent reverie
you're in the arms of the angel
may you find some comfort there
you're in the arms of the angel
may you find some comfort there.
- song by Sarah McLachlan
Delza and Latrell Smith
February 27, 2002
We met Jody several years ago and had some wonderful times together. We had not seen Jody in years but we will always remember the good times we had with him and all the times he made us smile. To all his family and friends, our prayes and thoughts are with you. Jody was a wondeful person and he will truly be missed by all.
Delza and Latrell Smith
Wendy Beech
February 26, 2002
Jody(Jody'Y')~~
It saddens me to be saying good-bye to you in the form of a letter. I wished to say it in person, but I was giving birth to your new twin cousins. Boy, do I have stories to tell them about their cousin Jody. Ü Kayler will tell them about you sleeping in your truck and the many campfire dances at the lake. I will tell them about all the good times we had at your house with Jud and my friend Debbie, watching movies, sneaking drinks into your room when your dad wasn't watching, watching you & Jud on your homemade
skateboarding ramp, breaking the windows of the little red house when we were really little and blaming Jamie(and he could barely walk), pushing you into the corner of the wall when we were 2 and 3(the family still reminds me), you and me dressing up in our cowboy outfits to look alike, and many many more. There are so many good times and memories that will stay close in my heart and I will never forget them or you. You are and will be forever missed. Say hi to Grandmama for me and give her a big hug. I love you and good-bye!!
Lauren Breazeale
February 22, 2002
Jody,
I haven't finished deciding what I'm going to write yet - just was missing you so bad, & I don't know how else to talk to you, except in my head, which you know I do 24-7.
I keep thinking, this is as good as it's gonna get, cause you're never coming to pick me up again, get me out of the house, take off & chat.
Ruby Tuesday's...
I love you so -
La
Nancy Davis
February 21, 2002
Just sitting here thinking about you... Miss you a lot.
Caren Walrath
February 13, 2002
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY JODY!
WE LOVE YOU,
CAREN,JUD,TYLER AND "BUCK"
Traci Smith
February 12, 2002
I met Jody many years ago thru Stephanie and Jud. Stephanie and I baby sat for him and John John. Mainly for John. I remember Jody saying that he doesn't need two girls to baby sit him, he was free to do whatever he wanted - and he did! Steph and I thought welcome to babysitting! Jody was full of energy and always had plenty of smiles!! You will be missed!
With sincerest sympathy, my heart goes out to the Farley Family.
Dottie & Deborah
February 10, 2002
Jody will be so deeply missed by us. The first thing I noticed about Jody was that he loved all so unconditionally. When it came to animals be it a stray or one that had a loving home, Jody always reached out to give them love. He was always around to give you a helping hand, no matter how long or hard the task might have been. He was a hard working, honest young man with no pretense as to who he was. He was a genuinely likeabel person who always seemed to have time for his friends. Jody was always the same whenever you saw him, the smile on his face was precious and very seldom did you ever see him without a smile.
Margaret Batchelder
February 7, 2002
I met Jody many years ago thru Caren and Jud at a Halloween party.What a crazy night that was and all the more fun because Jody was there.I knew from the moment we met that he was a special person.What a bright smile he always had on his face and what a truly genuine person he was. Even I, who hadn't seen Jody in many years, wished that I could have told him what a special person he was.I will truly miss you being in this world Jody.
Laura Steele-Franklin
February 7, 2002
I haven't thought about Jody in a long time, it's funny how you can spend so many days seeing someone at school everyday and then move on to another part of your life. It is not that you forget those people for they have touched you in a way that stays with you forever. Those of us who went to Episcopal had the unique experience of a small environment that allowed us to really get to know each other well. I have so many memories of the wonderful "kids" from Episcopal and Jody is one of them.
My deepest sympathy to Jody's family, I wish you all peace.
Theresa Smith
February 7, 2002
Jody was always such a happy person.
He always had a smile on his face.Times with him were always a blast. I am so sorry to hear about the loss of our friend Jody. May the joy he brought to so many peoples lives live on in his friends and family.
God bless you Jody!
We will miss you!
Emily (Davis) Bryan
February 5, 2002
I met Jody about 12 years ago through my sister, Nancy. Although Jody and I didn't always see eye to eye, I will forever remember all the times we spent together. From the parties and cookouts, to the concerts and my 21st birthday outing...Jody was always there with a smile on his face and he always knew how to make us laugh. I will treasure those memories for the rest of my life.
To his family: My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. May the wonderful memories of Jody be of comfort to you now.
Jody, rest in peace. We miss you. God bless.
Love,
Emily
Aaron Miller
February 5, 2002
we should never forget the good times, and always keep a special places in our hearts for special people.
robert (jamie) childers
February 5, 2002
Jody was my cousin and I have many memories from being around Jody.
I wanted to share some of them with everyone who also loved Jody.Jody would always find a way to make sure we had fun. At my grandparents(as adolescents) from the roof we threw rocks at passing cars hitting a police officer on a motrocycle and smashed tonka trucks by putting them under the road paver it was great!!!!
We would play one on one football in his front yard and Jody would let me win.What a guy.
As a teenager Jody showed me how to party and how to appreciate how amazing a lake could look in the right frame of mind.We went out on the town one night and I was a 21 year old who was only 16.We shot bottlerockets from the boat in the middle of the lake at these people at a party Ha ha ha.I know how much he loved his seminoles and everytime I watch a FSU game Jody will be with me.He was always trying to light a fire under my ass and I will miss that the most. I would try to goto sleep and Jody would wake my lazy ass up.Most people give up on me but Jody never did.
Me and my good friend Aaron will never forget the time we stayed at a hotel on the beach with Jody to this day we talk about it and just laugh.
Jody stayed up till the last beer was gone and he was throwing pizza at the pool guy from the balcony at 6am when I woke up.
Jody was one of a kind and I am
deeply hurt by the events of jan 28 2002.
Caren Walrath
February 4, 2002
Jody I don't know where to start...the memories are way too many to even begin to write about. There were sooo many great times. The raquetball tournaments that you, Jud, Jean and I would go to. The Antler days. The wonderful times Jud and I had with you and Nancy. The birthday parties you and Jud shared. And most recently the time you spent to see Tyler play his T-ball games. It is amazing he did not get hit with the ball straining his neck to make sure "Uncle Jody" was watching. I am so thankful Jody for the last 4 months that you spent so much time in our lives. We were always happy to open up our lives and our house to you....How many Hot Pockets could you eat in one day...? I think back at the many hours we would talk lately and wonder if I could of said or done anything to help you. Just like Nancy said: the "If only's" and the "could of's" can haunt us all. But I am glad that we did have the time that we did have. Yes you are so special to so many.Thank you for all of the laughs. I am so glad you were a part of my life on Earth and I look forward to the time we"ll spend in Heaven together! You are truly loved and will be missed by Jud, Tyler and I. WE LOVE YOU!
Chris Berse (Siracusa)
February 4, 2002
Although I had not seen Jody in some time, I was so shocked and saddened at the news of his passing. When I think back to my years at Episcopal, the main thing that I remember about Jody was that he was always such a friendly person and he had a smile that was truly contageous. The class of 1988 will never be the same without him. To his family and friends, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
karl sorken
February 4, 2002
well there is not much to say that hasn't been said, the only thing I have to offer is good fun loving memories. wether it be swimming in the lake at 4:00 (A.M.)and crawling back in to bed with nancy full of sand, or deciding to play on alex's slip n' slide after our grandparents went to sleep, jody was always a blast. we'll miss you buddy sorry i coulden't tell you that in person. love always your cousin/friend Karl
Ann Marie Wesley
February 4, 2002
I didnt know Jody very well but as I remember the visits to the Lake, he was always a "hoot". Carol, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. I wish I could have been there to tell you in person. I love you all!
Your cousin
Kelly Sorken
February 3, 2002
Jody.......where to start? As has been said a thousand times already, and will be said many times more....you were SO much fun! When I spoke at the service, there was so much I wanted to say, never will enough be said. Anyone who knew you, knew you. I tried to remind all the sad family and friends of the good times, because no matter what these last couple of years held, the good will forever outweigh the bad, ten fold. You are the only person I knew that would think to "brand" your underwear on your Grandfathers fire pit, to celebrate his recovery! Remember dancing with Alex's lifesize Barbie? How I wish I could go to Pete's one more time with you and kick the dart machine. Sloppy Joe's was never the same after our dirty dancing night, in fact I think they closed soon after! As I sit here typing, I am smiling thru my tears. I can't believe you are gone. It just isn't fair. Who is gonna put the laughter in the crazy Lakehouse nights? Probably still you, somehow you will STILL be the center of attention. As I said at the service.....you were always the life of the party. Now baby the party is over. I hope and pray that your next party is better than any you ever attended. I take comfort in thinking that it will be, because you will be entertaining a whole new group. I know the pain will slowly lessen, but missing you will never end. I love you kid.....Oh how so many love you.
Allison Geiger
February 2, 2002
I was lucky enough to go to school with Jody at Riverside and Episcopal. He was always a live spirit and it is such a great and profound impact to realize he has left us. It is quite apparent Jody had an abundance of family & friends who loved him unconditionally. I only wish I was as lucky to experience such wonderment. God Bless and Jody, wherever you are, you will never be forgotten, continue to fullfill peoples lives the way you have ours.
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