Billy Jack Coody

Bill was my brother-in-law for many years, and I have many fond memories of him -- as a flower girl when he married my sister, visiting his men's shoe store, listening to blues, and sharing many holidays with our family. At 6'4 he towered over us but was a gentleman giant, always with a smile and dry wit, and incredibly blue eyes. I moved away, and many years passed before I saw him again at a wedding. I'm grateful that I was able to spend some time talking with him again. He was a special...

I am Larry Ryan ~ Bill, Jimmy Lake and I were school mates at Jesse Jones H.S. as well as friends and co-workers, when we were kids. Jimmy graduated in 1961, Bill in '62, and I graduated in '63. We worked at the King Center Twin Drive-In Theater and Shoppers Fair (like K-Mart). Bill worked in the Shoe Department and I worked in Domestics, where we shared the same Stock Room so we saw a lot of each other. We worked until 10:00 p.m. every night and afterward, we would go to Playland Park -...

Sincere sympathy to all family. Marilyn, you not only inspired each of my 3 sons as a teacher but also it was splendid of Bill and you to provide brief part time work, great meals and some welcome income to 2 of them as youngsters. One writes: "We celebrate his [Mr. Coody´s] life and the lessons he passed to us through employment selling his New Canaan jams and jellies." The other writes: "Also, don´t forget the Hill Country Caviar." May much more treasured memories of life with Bill...

So sorry for your loss of Billy. My sincere condolences go out to your family for your loss. (Psalms 94:19)