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Cody Simmons Obituary

Cody Tyler Simmons, 26, of Eagle Rock, passed away Friday, July 29, 2011. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved the outdoors. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Frank Simmons; great-grandparents, Alfred and Mae Coffey; and step-brother, Justin Rhodes. He is survived by his beloved daughter, Madilyn Simmons; special child, Abigail Simmons; mother and step-father, Pamala and Andrew Rhodes, of Eagle Rock; father and step-mother, David and Susan Simmons, of Roanoke; brothers, Wyatt and Benjamin Simmons, of Chantilly; grandparents, Floyd and Helen Coffey; Meno Simmons all of Eagle Rock; special uncles, Jeffery Coffey and Randy Coffey; special aunt, Ellen Morris; and numerous great aunts and uncles, cousins, and friends. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Eagle Rock Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, August 2, 2011 in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home. www.botetourtfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Jul. 31 to Aug. 2, 2011.

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madilyn simmons

March 20, 2022

hey cody l love you i know i was only 2 years old when you died and i wish i got to have some last memory's with you i really miss you dad im really struggling with out u in my life

-love your chid Madilyn Simmons

Nick @ Dana Kern

August 4, 2011

We was saddened to hear about cody's passing. We hope and pray that you and your family will have the strenght during this time of loss".

Nick @ Dana kern

August 4, 2011

We was saddened to hear about cody's passing. we hope and pray that you will have strength during this time of loss".

Renee Wood

August 3, 2011

Prayers to Cody's family. I pray for the strength for all of you to get through this hard time. Cody will be greatly missed by all of us!

Ben Simmons

August 3, 2011

We will miss you cody. you will never be forgotten. Your in a better place now.

Love ben and wyatt.

Derek Ballard

August 3, 2011

To Cody's Family,
You will be in our prayers. Cody never met a stranger, and he could always make you laugh. He was one smiling, and funny kind of guy. That is what made him special. Cody and i had class together at Btec mostly. I can remember a very small grill we made there and he used to bring us deer meat and we would grill 4 or 5 pieces at a time. They were great times. You will be missed buddy. We'll see you on the other side. Prayers for your family.

Derek and Tonya Ballard

August 3, 2011

Floyd and Helen
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Management and Staff of Natural Bridge

Eric Kitt

August 2, 2011

Pam and Family and David and Family,
I'm very sorry for your loss. Cody was a one of a kid man. I will always have good memories from Elementry school all the way to High School. Cody rest in peace my friend you will be missed!


Do not stand at my grave and weep;
I am not there, I no longer sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there, I did not die.
I’m everywhere at once, it’s true
Only now, instead, I live in each of you.

Cindy Meadows

August 2, 2011

Prayers for peace, comfort and strength tomorrow and in the days to come. May God's presence surround and sustain you in your grief.

Geraldine & James Price

August 2, 2011

Pam & Andrew and David & Susan, so sad to hear of such a loss in your family our prayers are with you now and always.

Melinda Kay bursey

August 2, 2011

My Heart goes out to Cody's family and friends. He was a well liked man, and i personally will never forget his smile or the way he laughed. I will miss you Cody, R.I.P.

wanda huff

August 2, 2011

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Pam Brooks

August 2, 2011

Pam & family,

I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers

Travis Smith

August 2, 2011

Pam and family, David and family. I'm so sorry and can't express how sorry I am and sorry you guys are going through this. Its good knowing that Cody was a very loved Guy by his family and friends. I don't think there's a person around Cody didn't get along with IR make smile. He never met a stranger. I for one am so glad I got to be one of his friends for many years. I only hope y'all can find peace as time goes by and may God be with you. RIP Cody, until we meet again. May God be with you.

Jana Heck

August 1, 2011

Helen and Floyd,
Thinking of your family. Prayers for peace and comfort being lifted up to God, the mender of broken hearts.

Gene,Carol,David and Brian Mays

August 1, 2011

Pam and family and David and family

We are so very sorry for your loss may God be with each and everyone of you in this time of sorrow

Cindy Reese

August 1, 2011

I am deeply sorry for your loss. I didnt know cody like i wish i could have. Everytime i seen him he was with his daughter and he was smiling so big and bright,and so was she! He also laughed alot,that told me he was a very happy young man. He got respect from everybody because he gave respect to everybody.He will definately be missed,i just wish i had the time to know him as the others,but what i did know of him left me with the wonderful cody smiling and laughing.God will continue to watch over cody as he will watch over codys family.My prayers and thoughts are with you all,may God continue to bless you.

Anne Crush

August 1, 2011

Meno,David,Susan,Wyatt,Ben,Pam,Andrew and Girls,

May you keep the Lord close at this difficult time. Our prayer is that each of you will find that peace that passes all understanding.

Ray,Anne and Eli Crush

Robert & Jennifer Cupp

August 1, 2011

I did not know him but he went to school with my boys and came by our house during some of their summer bon fires.I send prayers to all of Cody's Family and Friends and may the memories you made together on this earth comfort you and help you through this terrible time until you meet again. God Bless

Sherry Mays

August 1, 2011

Pam, my heart is so very sad for you, David and families. I pray that God wraps his loving arms around each of you and gives you the comfort all will need in the days ahead.

August 1, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!

Kristi and Billie Johnson

Mitzie and Jeff Martin

August 1, 2011

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

Barry and Lisa Brown

August 1, 2011

Pam, Andrew and Family, you have been in our prayers. We will continue to pray for your comfort during this difficult time.

Michelle King

August 1, 2011

I pray for all to have strength to get through this tragic event. These are times where neighbors, family and friends help one another. I will miss his smile the most. His daughter carries the same one. So sorrry for the loss of a great man.

Ginny Wimbish

August 1, 2011

I am so sorry about Cody passing. He was a good friend, and a good father. My thoughts and prayers go out to Maddie, Abby, Pam, Andrew, and all the other family and friends who so dearly loved him. He will surely be misssed.

Becky Hannah

August 1, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to all of Cody's friends and family. May your special memories of him bring you comfort at this difficult time. May you find comfort in God's love and abundant compassion. With our sympathy, Becky and Scott

Tracey Berry

August 1, 2011

To Aunt Pam and Uncle Andrew
I'm very sorry for your loss. I have not seen Cody very much in the last few years, but the last time I saw him he ran out of gas on 220 and I gave him a ride. I got him some gas and gave him a ride back to the car and we sat there for a while and talked about Grandma Rhodes and how he used to laugh about her humming all the time. We also laughed about the cat in the tree. Cody was a good person and again I am truly sorry for your loss. His memory will live on in your hearts.

Love,
Tracey

carl sparks

August 1, 2011

pam. so sorry for your loss our thoughts ans prays go out to you and the family.

Carl & Missy Sparks

August 1, 2011

Our thought and prayers go out to all Codys family. A special prayer for his daughter maddie. He will be greatly missed but never forgoten.

Fay Harlow

August 1, 2011

Heartfelt prayers in the loss of such a young man. Prayers for the family & friends. There are no words to express the sadness felt in their hearts.
Jay, Fay & Zach Harlow

Jo Ann Linkenhoker France Foster

August 1, 2011

Andrew and Pam I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in God and may he cradle you in the palm of his hands during this time.

McKinzi Dillon (Breeding)

August 1, 2011

David and Family, so sorry to hear about Cody's passing. May the lord hold you in his hands and give you strength in this time of need.

August 1, 2011

You have my heartfelt sympathy. May the God of comfort (2nd Corint.1:3 & 4) be with you during this difficult time. Your family and friends are in my prayers.

Vanessa White

August 1, 2011

Cody was a good person and will be rememberd in my heart we use to love playing poker and him winning his coffee money for the next morning :) and listening to him playing the guitar will always be in my mind love ya cody will see you again

robbin teller

July 31, 2011

So sorry for your loss of a person so young who had a life time still yet to see.

Brandon Brooks

July 31, 2011

Some of the best times I remeber of cody was when we all saw a video in the 5th grade about the indians and all that cody said was look at the four fingered people . The time we went hunting on his family property . It was a great thing to spend time with a guy like Cody. He would try to do it all for anyone. May god be with you.

Alison Wendling McCombs

July 31, 2011

I've known Cody since... 1989 I believe. We went all through school together and I can't think of a time he was ever intentionally unkind or cruel to anyone. Such a sweet man with such a wonderful personality and kind nature. I'll always remember him fondly and remember going on field trips from Eagle Rock elementary with his mother Pam as our "cool chaperone". Though I've moved away and haven't spoken to Cody since graduation, I was very sad to hear of his untimely passing. I'm so sorry for your loss Rhodes and Simmons families. You'll be in my thoughts.

Donnie Dooley

July 31, 2011

R.I.P. my friend,,glad we got to spend some time together with some good friends

CJ Bowers

July 31, 2011

May God be with you and help comfort you in this difficult time.
Justin & CJ Bowers

jessica bryant

July 31, 2011

i loved cody very much and have many many memories of him... cody was a very strong loveing man.. he would have done anythang for anyone.. im going to miss him like crazy but hes in a better place now and hes whatching over all of us.. i love you cody and i allwas will R.I.P

July 31, 2011

My prayers are with you in this most difficult time. May God offer you peace in your heart, and keep your memories alive. - Debra and Mike Bankert

Tammi Simmions seibert

July 31, 2011

I will all way remember Cody as "Code Man!" He's always called me Ms Tami even when I became step-mom! He has always held a special place in my heart! You will be well miss and will never be forgotten! My heart goes out to the family that I well know of.

Sherry Hunley

July 31, 2011

Pam and Andrew: My prayers are with you both during this difficult time. I love you girl. Sherry

Crystal Clark

July 31, 2011

i didnt kno cody that well i only knew his name and said hi in the hallways at school this is so unbelivable my thoughts and prayers go out top his family and friends n to his lil girl....just kno he is in a better place now and will be missed but never forgotten.....R.I.P. CODY

Nina and Ron Edwards

July 31, 2011

Pam and Andrew ~

May God be with you in a very special way during this difficult time.

maryann prease

July 31, 2011

one who gave so many people laughter smiles and love and was as free as the wind blowing through the medows and a father that gave his all to his daughter who was his all now is wondering the banks and waters of heaven he will be missed by many but remain in many peoples hearts we love you . prayers for his loving family

William and Stephanie White

July 31, 2011

Cody will be missed by many. Prayers continue for his family.

angie stover

July 31, 2011

David, so sorry for your and Cody's daughters' loss..your family are still in my thoughts and prayers

Cheryl Danner

July 31, 2011

Again I am so so sorry.I was in hopes he would come out of this.He is in a much better place now.Your in our prayers.

Alisa Simmons

July 31, 2011

David,
I was shocked to open the paper this morning to this news. I am so sorry this happened! I know anything I say will not make you feel better but beleive me when I say I know (somewhat) what you are and your family are going through. I will keep you in my prayers.

Leigh Bradley Willey

July 31, 2011

So sorry for the loss of Cody he will be missed by many. Our prayers for his family will continue.

Rev Mike Carrow

July 31, 2011

I am so glad I was able to be with you at the Hospital, I have continue to remember you and your family in my prayers. Our lives will be always linked together. Cody sounds like a wonderful person that God blessed you all with and I know your love and God will help you all through. God is good and loving him in his arms today. Rev Mike Carrow

Julia Gunderson

July 31, 2011

Such a sad day! With a heavy heart and many tears, we will miss you. We know you are in heaven looking down on us all. With love, your cousin, Julia Gunderson and Family

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