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BORN
1966
DIED
2019
Sean Cody Obituary
He was a great man who served his country and has helped hundreds of people with his legal expertise in family law and gun rights. He was an advocate for gun rights. He was a fighter for fathers’ rights in custody disputes, oftentimes helping the father gain custody.
Sean has spent many years supporting the NFA Community and providing Trusts so many could take full advantage of NFA.
Sean loved his family, guns and watches in that order. He had a tender heart and was always willing to help others though you couldn’t always tell from the outside.
Sean was bigger than life. Dressed in combat gear, he always led the troops (neighborhood kids and ours) around the neighborhood for trick or treating. His witty comebacks made him a local celebrity in Fall Creek. Many a topic was discussed and world problems solved with friends as we all watched kids play in the driveway.
He was a great man, a loving husband and father and a favorite uncle. He loved his boys and his wife. His last thoughts were of his wife and boys. He had a passion for anything he involved himself in. The world was a better place with him here and he will be missed greatly.
Sean was preceded in death by his parents William Richard Cody and Carol Sue Cody.
He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Cody and two sons, Nathaniel Wesley Cody and Jonathan Charles Cody.
The family will receive friends for a visitation on Monday, December 2, 2019 from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. and a Celebration of Life service to begin at 7:00 P.M. at Pentecostals of Atascocita, 3448 Atascocita Road, Humble, Texas 77396. Interment at 11:30 A.M., Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at Houston National Cemetery, Houston, Texas. Arrangements have been entrusted to Claire Brothers Funeral Home, 7901 Hillcroft Street, Houston, Texas 77081.
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Charles Bryant
February 27, 2024
Charles Bryant....
RiHeaven w Jesus my very dear Brother In Christ ...
My deepest condolences sympathy & my prayers goes out to his family!
#Tears
Jeff Hill
March 2, 2022
My sincerest condolences to the Cody family. Sean prepared a gun trust for me some years ago and I was surprised to learn that we were also neighbors in Fall Creek. I have since moved away from Fall Creek, but recently the question of a gun trust came up and I immediately thought of Sean.
While I recognize that I am bit slow on the draw to recognize his passing, my sincerest condolences to you all as a family.
Peter O'Connor
November 28, 2020
Jennifer, I met you many years ago - I believe you and Sean had an apartment off of Waugh Drive in Houston.
I was looking at old sailing pictures this evening and I saw one of Sean sailing with me on my J22 in Mississippi at Summer on the Coast. I was shocked to see he had passed away.
Sean was a wonderful person to sail with. I enjoyed his friendship during those many days of sailing regattas. My condolences to you and your family. Peter O'Connor
Ginger and Van Tolar
November 18, 2020
Jennifer and family we just found out about Sean. Our heart is with you. We will forever remember Sean for being fun but yet a great attorney. He helped my husband with custody of two of his boys and we will forever appreciate his hard work. We are so sorry for your loss and for the loss of a great man. Big Hug. Van and Ginger Tolar
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Ginger and Van Tolar
November 18, 2020
Jennifer and family we just found out about Sean. Our heart is with you. We will forever remember Sean for being fun but yet a great attorney. He helped my husband with custody of two of his boys and we will forever appreciate his hard work. We are so sorry for your loss and for the loss of a great man. Big Hug. Van and Ginger Tolar
Mark W. Smith
August 23, 2020
I just received the news of Sean’s passing. I am stunned. Sean and I raced sailboats together in Fort Worth and in Houston in the 90’s and 2000’s and have stayed in contact with through correspondence. My heart goes out to his family who I know he was very proud of and loved dearly. Gods speed Sean and Cody family. Prayers for all.
Amy Daniel
January 18, 2020
Very nice person, I am so sorry for the loss of Sean. He was one of a kind.
Autumn Topp
December 2, 2019
You were always a hero for me. This Warbird Commander will never forget even though the years passed and we went on with our lives.
John OBanion
December 2, 2019
Like so many others, I met Sean while attempting to get a trust done for NFA purposes. Im proud to say he quickly became a trusted friend. Cant begin to list all the things he helped me with, but, whenever there was a need he was always there. Once spent a day at the SHOT show with him-that was an absolute hoot. All I could do just to keep up with him! He was a fierce supporter of the second amendment and a true patriot. He lived life the way the man upstairs intended-to the absolute fullest. Think if one would have asked him if he had any regrets in life, you would have got a one word answer - nope! Also think the only thing on this earth he loved more than guns, watches, and cigars was his wife and his sons. Godspeed my friend, Ill miss you.
Robert Brock
December 2, 2019
Heaven is a brighter place today.
Dirk and Shawna Brock
December 2, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers go up for Seans family in their time of sorrow. Sean touched many lives and will be missed.
Dan & Kathy Hickman
December 2, 2019
Our family will miss Sean greatly. He kept us laughing and we enjoyed our long conversations with him. So sorry for the loss of this good man, husband, and father. Jennifer, Nathaniel, and Jonathan - prayers and love for you in this grief.
Barb Davis
December 1, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I am in disbelief I will not hear Sean's voice again. I just spoke to him a couple. May of weeks ago. May you rest in peace. I cannot be there tomorrow but I am praying for your family! See you on the other side my friend.
Susan Jones
December 1, 2019
So sorry to hear of Seans passing, just messaged with him on FB not so long ago. My brother & I knew Sean from high school, they were good friends. My brother passed in 2010, so Im sure theyre having a gathering of friends, Nick, Sean, Brian & Donnie! RIP Sean!
Jeff Dickerson
December 1, 2019
Condolences to the Cody family on their loss. I never met Sean, but interacted with him in various online communities. The world is a smaller place for his absence. God Bless.
Maria Silvia Miller
December 1, 2019
My dear Sean, we were so fortunate to have been your Mom & Dads neighbors and best friends, for us to all of us have been so close. You, Chimene & Blythe growing up in Kemah. We enjoyed watching all of you kids, full of fun and life. Our prayers are with Jennifer, Nathanial & Jonathan. Give my sweet Carol & Bill a hug for me. All of you have my love.
John Binnig
December 1, 2019
My sincerest condolences to his family. Sean prepared two NFA trusts for me and was becoming a friend online and over the phone with personal family issues. Rest In Peace.
Troy Stockdale
December 1, 2019
Thank you Sean for making the world a better place for all that knew and loved you. You will be greatly missed.
Todd Rathner
December 1, 2019
We lost a good man. Always willing to provide advice on gun trusts, watches, and cigars. The watch I wear everyday is one he advised me to purchase. My deepest condolences to his family.
William (Steve) Carter
December 1, 2019
Sean was a good man. I got to spend some time with him while he was organizing Friday Night Guns, a social event he organized at various gun locations. He taught me a lot and helped me get started in NFA collecting. He was a great teacher, always willing to assist people by sharing is knowledge. Sean, you will be missed my friend. God bless, comfort and protect his family.
Theresa Wynn
December 1, 2019
Seam Cody was a good and sweet Man . Great husband and awesome father . He will be missed tremendously . Theres not one legal question or problem he wouldnt help you with and always had the time . We are praying for you Jen and those precious boys .
Albert Sauceda
December 1, 2019
Sean, I considered you a brother and friend. Someone who could spend an hour talking about anything. You will be missed, but forever be in our thoughts. Rest easy brother. We will take it from here.
Mikhail Troska
December 1, 2019
Sean, you will be missed by our community. Thank you for all the support and skill that you brought to so many people's lives. I'll see you again, so raid God's humidor so that you have a stash when I get there.
Chris Goldsmith
December 1, 2019
Sean was my NFA trust lawyer and thru that my friend. He helped me like many navigate those waters and formed a friendship thru it. He was a great man and missed by many but first and foremost he was a husband and father.
Randy and Dona Norsworthy
December 1, 2019
We pray for God to comfort you at this time. Hearts are sad that such a wonderful guy has left us but the Family of God is rejoicing as Sean enters Heavens gates
Brent Cody
December 1, 2019
Jennifer Nathaniel and Johnathan,
Our thoughts hearts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. Nothing compares to the love of a spouse and father. We want you to know that we are thinking about you and the boys and are here for you always, you are family!! We are just a call away. When the person you are closest to is gone, hold on to their memories and know that they are always with you. No one can ever replace the amazing person that Sean was. The love Sean had for you and the boys is something that can never be taken away. Hold on to that and know that he is there with you always.
Love Brent & Robyne
cousins Trent & Nicole
"To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die" - Thomas Campbell
Psalm 73:26
My flesh and my heart may fail,
but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
Kevin S
December 1, 2019
Although I never had the pleasure of meeting Sean face to face our conversations on the phone were lively and candid on NFA issues and other things that crept into our conversations. When you meet someone of Sean's caliber you know you have someone you can trust and is a rare individual. I hope your family can find peace in your hearts knowing he was admired and loved by many and your in our prayers knowing you have lost for a short time the presents of such a great man, husband father and best friend.
John Copeland
December 1, 2019
RIP Sean Cody. Always enjoyed shooting and speaking with you. Your passion and expertise helped me immensely and your words will live on in the many trusts you helped put in place. Prayers for the family you leave behind. Another good guy gone too soon.
Billy and Ruby Edwards
December 1, 2019
We loved and attended church with Sean for many years he has helped us in a few small legal matters He was always kind and seamed to be a very much a people person always showed to love His Family He will be greatly missed our hearts are broken for Jennifer and the Boys but Our Great God will carry her through this sad time Just know Jennifer we love you and the boys thanks for helping me out in times past you are a sweetheart we will be praying for you all
Love always Billy and Ruby Edwards
Johnny Black
December 1, 2019
I was totally stunned when I heard the news. I had to sit on my tailgate to wrap the news around my head. I will always remember Sean as a family man, a true gun enthusiast, and a really hilarious & fun loving attorney. I will certainly miss the conversations leading up to the "work related matters" we needed to discuss. Sean you were a friend first, a client second. You will be truly missed brother! Prayers to Jenn, and the boys.
Richard Morgan
December 1, 2019
Rest in Peace Sean
Thank you for all your help and advice.
Julio Maldonado
December 1, 2019
Sean, you were taken too soon from us. Thanks for serving the gun community and most importantly.....being a great friend. You'll truly be missed but never forgotten. R.I.P brother
Kevin Petitto
December 1, 2019
Sean was a great friend, a part of my own gun related business. Helped me along into the world of NFA and a all around uplifting person to be around. I will miss his goofy shooting style, his cigars... Ok maybe not those.. his love of his children, his wife, his faith and everything around him. I wish the rest of the family the very best. My wife and I are truly sorry for your loss. Take care all of you... Peace and Love, Kevin and Khim Petitto
Jamie Norsworthy
December 1, 2019
He was my brother in law. I only had the honor of k owing him for a few years, but in that time it felt like I had k own him my whole life. He loved my kids from day one. He was so many things to us. But most of all he was my friend and family. I will miss him dearly amd think of him often. We love you sean. The Norsworthy/Odom family
Wally Hollar
December 1, 2019
I met Sean like many, through his professional life. When I was trying to establish a NFA trust, he helped me navigate through the red tape, answered my questions honestly and without expectations. In the end, I went with Sean for my trust, for one reason only...his character. It wasn't until later when I discovered his love of time. Again, I had a very expensive piece and unlike everyone else who through numbers out at the drop of a hat, Sean called me and discussed my watch but didn't offer to buy it but rather told me who to talk to and if I still wanted to sell it, he would give me a fair deal. I never met Sean in person, but talked with him on several occasions and like I said before, the one thing that stood out was his character. I read many of the posts online and I see that I am not alone with my opinion. Sean's loss is a great one but hopefully his family and close friends can take comfort in the fact that he enriched many lives over the course of his short life.
Jessica and Jamie Norsworthy
November 30, 2019
Jennifer, Nathaniel, and Jonathan,
We love you very much. We will all miss Sean dearly. He was a great brother and the best Uncle any kid could ask for. He loved you so much Jenn, and cherished you boys. Know that the Lord is with you and that he is watching over you. We are here for you always.
Allen James
November 30, 2019
Goodbye brother. Don't know what else to say. Hurts real bad.
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