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CODY ERIC CULP, 18, of Fort Wayne, and formerly of Battle Creek, Mich. died suddenly ear ly Saturday Morning, Feb. 23, 2013. He was born in Battle Creek, Mich. on May 5, 1994 the cherished son of Eric K. and Anngil L. (Penney) Culp. "A very loving and caring young man, Cody, through his sense of humor and jokes, always tried to make people smile no matter the situation or how he was feeling. He loved spending time with his family and friends and he had an immeasurable love for his brother and sister. Cody enjoyed skateboarding, music and playing video games." He is survived by his parents, Eric and Anngil Culp of Fort Wayne; his brother, Riley Culp; his sister, Leah Culp; grandparents, Keith and Mary Culp, Connie Benson and Roy (Susan) Penney; his special-uncle, Nigel (Tara) Penney; great-grandmothers, Suzanne (Bill) Biltz, Lola Mae Culp; and several other aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services to celebrate Cody's life is 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013 at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home, Battle Creek, Mich. Father Francis Marotti officiating. Visitation is from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013 at the funeral home where the scripture service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Interment at Memorial Park Cemetery, Battle Creek, Mich. In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to the Fort Wayne Area Youth for Christ or to the Safe Spot Skate Spot c/o the Rob Dyrdek Foundation. Personal messages for the family and/or favorite memories of Cody may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Feb. 25, 2013.

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Joe Schmitt

February 19, 2023

Mary, know we are holding you and your family in prayer!

john lieb

March 3, 2013

god is in and is all . god wil be with your faimly

This is me!

Tristen Lahr

March 1, 2013

i know i dont know you but i heard that your not with us anymore and that i wanted to say rest in peace... I am a good friend with leah and yah so i hope your have a great time of there... we will miss you! <3

Lance Cavender

March 1, 2013

My prayers are for the culp family and I pray you guys may recover through the glory of god from this loss. I dove on carrolls dive team with Cody and Riley. Cody was my right hand man on the team cosidering we were the only guys on the team. Ever since I knew him he was excited for the adventure life brought. He will always be missed and I will surely miss him. You family is forever in my prayers.

KC Moses Pigeon

March 1, 2013

I met Cody about three months ago and immediately knew what a special person he was. Prayers to his family for such a tragic loss. I wish we could have kicked some freestyles together bro

Todd Steiner

February 28, 2013

So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you all

J K

February 28, 2013

I know that there are no words that can ease the pain of loosing someone so beloved. Cody touched many lives, and is greatly missed. May the God of all comfort be with you all during this time of grief. (2 Cor 1:3) Draw close to God during this difficult time. So sorry for your loss.

Kathy Karaba

February 28, 2013

My thoughts and prayers, Mary Catherine.

Jada Conner

February 28, 2013

Anngil and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my close thoughts and prayers during this time. I know that you will find strength through your family and friends.
With sincere sympathy,
JADA Conner

Doug Baines

February 28, 2013

What a horrible loss of life for such a young man, my prays and thought go out to the family of Cody to help them threw these terrible time. God Blees you Cody and may you now be at peace, you will be missed

Jays Aunt Molly

February 28, 2013

Eric & Family, I am truly sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you.

Melody & Ronald Karcz

February 27, 2013

Anngil, Eric, Riley, and Leah I'm so sorry for your loss of such a wonderful person. Cody will never be forgotten. I hope that the love of your family and friends will get you through this tough time. I hope to be able to see you soon. Love for all of you!!!!!!

Brandon Goodwin

February 27, 2013

Im sorry I couldnt make it to Michigan to see you today Cody, but you know I would have been there if you were here in Fort Wayne. Its so sad to see you go like this, but I promise you your in gods hands now. My prayers go out to the whole family. R.I.P bud.

February 27, 2013

We never had a chance tp know Cody,but are sure that there were many times that he brought great joy to your family. Remember those times, have faith and carry on.
Your family and friends are united in supporting yor family.
Joe and Leslie Pearl, Battle Creek

February 26, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to you and all your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Candace (Elliotte) Leibert and Family

Aunt Jeanine,Uncle Jeff & family Zanella

February 26, 2013

Eric, Anngil & family Know that we wise could be there with you & our family in this time of comfort & need.
Our deepest sympathy is with you in your time of need. Praying for the departed soul of Cody Fric Culp.

Penny, Eric, and Brett Bush

February 26, 2013

Anngil,Eric,Riley and Leah,
We are deeply sadden of your loss. Will Cherish the memories that Cody has given us. Love and Prayers

February 26, 2013

Anngil and Eric, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. God bless you all.
Dan J Poll

Kerri Carpenter-Culp

February 26, 2013

Eric, Angill and family, my thoughts are prayers go out to you in this time of great sadness.

Kristie Swoverland

February 26, 2013

Anngil and family, We are so sorry. Please know that you are continually in our thoughts and prayers. May God completely embrace all of you now and in the days ahead.
The Swoverland Family

Mary Ohneck

February 26, 2013

I had the pleasure of being one of Cody's lunch ladies when he attended Maple Creek School. He was a very sweet and kind young man I always enjoyed serving him. May you find peace and comfort in Gods loving arms.

Krista Price

February 26, 2013

Jay and I are deeply saddened to hear about your son. Praying that God surrounds you with His love and gives you strength in these difficult days ahead.

Carroll Class of 2012

February 26, 2013

RIP dear Cody, you were always a light. We will miss you

Gary & Wondrella Deno

February 26, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.

Sherry Fretz

February 25, 2013

Our family is heartbroken for your family. We have prayed and prayed for your family during the last few days. We know that God will lift you up and give you the strength to face each minute. We love you all!
Sherry, Matt, Aaron, Lydia, and Micah Fretz

Brandon Boyce

February 25, 2013

You were always such a great guy and friend. It is highly unfortunate that you are gone. But I will never forget you.

Gretchen and Mike Chisholm

February 25, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family at this difficult time. Mike and Gretchen

Rosa Guy_washington

February 25, 2013

Angill and eric I am so very sorry. for your loss you are in my prayers please remember to lean on god and know that all your help comes from god.

A Mother also.

February 25, 2013

My prayers are with your family. May GOD grant you comfort & Peace.

Josh & Danielle Eme

February 25, 2013

We are so sorry for your terrible and sudden loss. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

February 25, 2013

Eri and Anngil, Cody was in my Bodybuilding class at CHS. He always came over to talk to the speial needs children. Always with a smile. Im so sorry about you lost.
Mary (CHS Special needs)

Schely Lengacher

February 25, 2013

Words can not express the heartbreak our family feels for you all. Our deepest sympathy. Know that we are lifting you up with lots of love and hugs! We love the Culps.
The Lengacher family

The Moyer and Schweitzer families

February 25, 2013

so sorry for your loss

Kim Smith

February 25, 2013

We here at #29 bldg. Would like to give are condolences for your lose.

February 25, 2013

Eric and Anngil,
Please accept my sincere condolences. I didn't know Cody, but I know it's so hard to lose someone so close. Take comfort in knowing that we have the Bible-based hope of seeing him again in a righteous new world in the near future. May this good news as well as memories of Cody bring you solace. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

Timbelee O'Meara Sebright

February 25, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

joe schmitt

February 25, 2013

I too am so sorry for you immense loss. I will be praying for you and we know that Cody is cheering for us in the cloud of witnesses but we must deal with our physical loss of something that shouldn't be.

Carmen Fleury

February 25, 2013

Anngil and Eric,
my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

February 25, 2013

Praying for you all at this time. Cody was like a son to me. I loved him very much. May God keep him in His loving arms forever.

February 25, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Culp family.

Lisa (Stout) Schweigel

February 25, 2013

Thoughts and prayer to your family.

Amy Tiano

February 25, 2013

Eric, Anngil and family, I am so sorry for your tragic lose. I am praying for you all. Please let me know if there is anything you need. I know you have a terrific family and friends, please lean on them during this time. We are all here for you. Much Love!

Delbert & Reta Rice

February 25, 2013

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Sharon Ryan Caroffino

February 25, 2013

Mary Catherine, Keith and Culp Family,
May our Lord give you all comfort and strength during this sorrowful time. My prayers are with you.

Chris Irons

February 25, 2013

Thinking of you during this difficult time. Words can do nothing to bring comfort at this time, but hold on to God and he will give you strength and comfort. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jamie Guth

February 25, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Culp Family and Friends. Remember the smiles and good times, and know that Cody will always be with you in spirit!

Ronda Berish

February 25, 2013

I know Cody is at peace with his heavenly Father.

scott morley

February 25, 2013

Eric and Anngil. i am terribly sorry for this. your family, parents and sisters, have always been so awesome to me. always an open door and a welcome smile. something i will not forget.

Anne Hivale

February 25, 2013

Our Thoughts and Prayers go out to Cody's family. The Hivale Family ( Anne, Kristen and Lauren)

Stacy Wilkey

February 25, 2013

"CODY CULP" is what i would always say fast and loud whenever i looked at his smiling face.Words can not explain what a loss this is.I will always remeber the time Cody shared with Austin,granny and I.Cody would work on Austins little motorcycle for hours just to ride it down the road one time.He brought abudent joy to our lives and hope he knew how much we loved him.To Eric, Angill and the kids our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sleep Well little man, sleep well.
With Lots Of Love Momma Stac

Tim Stanley

February 25, 2013

You will be missed Cody.

Stanley Family

Michelle (Daily) Thorndyke

February 25, 2013

My heart goes out to you and your family, Angill. There are no words to take away the pain, but I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

The smile!

Linda Lawrence

February 25, 2013

Rip.. We Will all miss you!

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