William Douglas "Bill" Cody

William Douglas "Bill" Cody

William Cody Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Crowder Funeral Home - Pearland on Dec. 30, 2025.
William "Bill" Douglas Cody, 71, of Pearland, Texas, passed away on December 26, 2025. Born in Corpus Christi on December 18, 1954, to Alfred Douglas Cody and Mabel Paula Isenberg, Bill moved to Pearland in 2012 and was a devoted member of Grace Family Church.

A lifelong car enthusiast, Bill could identify any car from a partial photo and enjoyed sharing stories from his father's business, "All Heart Motors." He also loved golf, forming many friendships on the course, as well as cherished road trips with his wife, Debbie.

After college, Bill built his career in municipal government, specializing in risk management and litigation. He was known for his vibrant personality, humor, and kindness.

Bill is preceded in death by his parents and survived by his wife of forty-two years, Debbie, as well as cousins: Patricia Bagwell Knox (Dan), William C. Bagwell, Thad Bagwell, and Barbara Cippola (David).

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Grace Family Church, 3910 Oak Dale Dr, Pearland, TX 77581.

A visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 2, 2026, with a service at 2:00 P.M. at Crowder Funeral Home, 2422 East Broadway Street, Pearland, TX, 77581 with Pastor Brian Jensen officiating.

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