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Cody Lavaar Denton

Cody Denton Obituary

CODY LAVAAR
DENTON, 58
Commercial Fisherman

ENGLEWOOD - Mr. Cody Lavaar Denton, age 58, a resident of Englewood, FL., passed away Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010 at the Bay Pines Medical Center due to Leukemia.
Mr. Denton was born August 28, 1951 in Winter Haven, FL. to Leslie and Shirley Nellie (Register) Denton. He was a resident of Englewood for 16 years and a former resident of Auburndale. In his early years, Cody attended Auburndale schools. He was a commercial fisherman, a member of the South Biscayne Baptist Church in Englewood and was a United States Navy veteran serving in Vietnam. Cody enjoyed fishing, hunting and loved his motorcycle.
He was preceded in death by his father Leslie "Buddy" Denton.
Cody is survived by his loving family: wife of 12 years: Barbara Denton of Englewood; mother Shir-ley Register Denton, Englewood; stepson Darryl (Heidi) Kirkland of Auburndale; 2 grandsons: Jared Kirkland, Luke Kirkland, both of Auburndale.
Funeral services will be held 9 a.m. Monday, Jan. 11, 2010 at Kersey Funeral Home with interment to follow at the Church of Christ Cemetery in Eagle Lake. Visitation will be held Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010 from 6 to 8 p.m. .at the funeral home.
Arrangements by: Kersey Funeral Home, 108 E. Lake Stella Dr., Auburndale, FL., 33823. (863) 967-1167.

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Published by News-Chief from Jan. 10 to Jan. 11, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Cody Denton

15 Entries

marylin rick

January 6, 2011

sure do miss your jokes and smile!

rick/marylin trull

February 7, 2010

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010

Dave Loger

January 14, 2010

I've known Cody for the six years I have been guiding here in Placida. The first we met and I told him what I do, he and I talked fishing for over an hour. In short, he treated me like an old friend after Cody sized me up and saw what he saw. I have been blessed to know him and call him friend. God speed Cody, your mark is left on the lives you touched, the community you supported and the faith which finally brought you home.

Dave Loger

K & D Tenney

January 14, 2010

Cody always looked on the bright side with hunor that brought you to laughter. He will remain so special to Dick and I. Barb and Shirley in the days ahead may the love of those around you help life your sorrow and may your heart embrace loving memories of Cody. You have our deepest sympothy. Kathy and Dick Tenney Grove City FL

January 13, 2010

To know Cody was to love him.
With Deepest sympathies...The McCarty Family.

Connie Easlick

January 12, 2010

Cody was a very good freinds with my brother and sister years ago.I was younger but had a crush on him bad.He was a great person and i will always remember him as a life guard at saddle creek.(what a tan)Great guy he will be missed.Love always

Peggy Howard

January 12, 2010

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Gayle (Getty) Cook

January 11, 2010

Cody was so nice and so cute as a teenager, always had a smile on his face.
So sorry to hear of your loss. May God be with you all.

Nita (Denton) Martin

January 11, 2010

Barbara, no words can be said to erase the pain that I know you and Shirley are feeling. And once the 'business' part of the final plans are done, that empty void sets in of Cody being gone. May the thoughts of him being on his boat with his Daddy doing what he loved best, fishing, give your heart some comfort. Always remember that his love, his touch and his smiles are forever with you.

January 11, 2010

Cody was so cute in school as a teenager. He hung out in the same group as my brother RD.
So sorry to hear of his passing.
God Bless your family at this time.
Brenda Estes Thomas

Cindy Lowe

January 11, 2010

Shirley and Family
We are so sorry for your loss.The family remembers him so well. God be with you at this time.

Love,
Dorothy Brown, Angie Brown Dermid, Brenda Brown Kesterson, Cindy Brown Lowe and Buddy Brown

Ann Vassiliou

January 10, 2010

Cody, I remember you fondly when you were a teenager. You were so cute and fun! I'll always keep that memory of you.

Love,

Ann Crews Vassiliou

Gary&Lynne Hirtz

January 10, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Cheryl (and Mark) (Irish) Butera

January 10, 2010

Dear Barbara and family,
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Everyone talks so highly of Cody I feel I "knew" the kind of person he was. It is wonderful your sister Calene can be there with you. Not everyone gets to feel the love you and Cody shared. God bless you today and always. Your family in New York loves you dearly. I speak for all five of your "Irish" cousins when I say call if you need us...

Sheila Jackson

January 10, 2010

Shirley and Family
I am so sorry for your loss you all are in my thoughts and prayers. If you need anything please let me know.

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