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Frederick Cody Obituary
Fredrick Giles Cody
JACKSONVILLE - Frederick Giles Cody, 75, of Jacksonville, passed away Sunday, February 24, 2013, at the Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, TX.
He was born December 20, 1937, in Jacksonville, the son of Willard G. and Margery J. Mayhew Cody. He married Carol Ann Manta on August 6, 1960, in Jacksonville. She survives along with two daughters, Leslie (Paul) Yura of New Braunfels, TX, and Theresa (Mark) Bailey of Issaquah, WA; one son, Richard Todd Cody of South Padre Island, TX; one granddaughter, Emma Grace Yura of New Braunfels, TX; two sisters, Charlotte J. Cave of Elgin, SC, and Mary Jo (Vance) Patterson of Morgantown, NC; two brothers, Jon E. Cody of Harlingen, TX, and Richard M. (Donna) Cody of Jacksonville; and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Cody was a third-generation Funeral Director and for over 50 years was an owner/partner in the Cody and Son Memorial Home in Jacksonville as well as the Schaefer-Cody Funeral Home in Meredosia. He was a life-time member of Grace United Methodist Church. He was also a member of the Jacksonville Rotary Club for more than 50 years, and was recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and the Air National Guard.
Fred loved attending the Chapel by the Sea Church while in Texas. He had varied interests, many hobbies, and had never met a stranger.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Grace United
Methodist Church, with burial in the Diamond Grove Cemetery. The family will meet friends 4-6 p.m. Monday at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville. Memorials are suggested to the Chapel by the Sea, Isla Blanca Park, South Padre Island, TX, or to the Bob Freesen Y.M.C.A.
Condolences may be left at www.buchanancody.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Frederick Cody
March 15, 2013
Mark let us know of Fred's death. We are so sorry to hear. We enjoyed your company when you visited T.C. and Mark at their home in Kent. You seem to have a lot of support at this time - but I know you will miss his company. Our best to you, Carolyn and Dick Lindstrom
March 11, 2013
We are out of town and mised the visitation Our sympathy to the entire family. Fred was a great classmate to the class of 1955 .you will be missed. Gods blessings to all the family. eva and don Rodems
Saralyn and Don Phelps
March 6, 2013
Dear Carol and all the family, We mourn with you. Fred was a great friend. We have spent the last week telling "Fred" stories. We both loved him and look forward to seeing him again in our Father's house.
Connie and Laura Slater and Douglas
March 5, 2013
Our deepest sympathy for all the Cody family. Our parents Fred and Elizabeth Neat were lifelong friends of Willard and Marge. Fred was such a caring and comforting man when they passed. He will be greatly missed.
Wayne & Lois Anne Hammitt
March 4, 2013
Sending our sympathy to all of Fred's family at this time. We have known Fred since they opened the chapel in Meredosia and he always greeted us with that big smile, even when you knew he didn't feel well. We will all miss him.
George Stevens
March 3, 2013
fred was a lifelong friend who I will miss.
Phil Howe
March 2, 2013
I was saddened to learn of Fred's passing. He was a treasure and an inspiration to all. It will not be the same without him. My sympathy to all of the Cody family.
Lauren Ruby
March 2, 2013
My thoughts and prayers go out to the whole Cody family. I have known Fred my whole life he was a good friend to my grandpa. I'm so sorry for your loss. Lauren Ruby
March 2, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you mourn for Fred. We feel glad that we had such a good visit not long before you left for Texas this year. Fred had smiles for everyone everywhere he went. We hope such a memory will come to you when you are missing him.
Dave and Wanda Tiffany, Jacksonville,IL
Fred Clinton
March 2, 2013
I always looked forward to seeing Fred on Friday at Rotary. He was a good man who will be missed.
George Green
March 1, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
George & Rita Green
Harlingen, TX
Bill and Barb Zellman
March 1, 2013
Fred was one of the nicest and friendliest persons in Jacksonville.
Everyone in Jacksonville will miss Fred.
Robin Ashby Overton
March 1, 2013
Leslie and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. I have many fond memories of him while we were growing up. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
George Murphy
March 1, 2013
Carol Ann & Family,
Marilyn and I are out of town and will miss seeing you at the loss of Fred. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you as we have lost a friend.
Jack Conant
February 28, 2013
Lot's of history with the Cody's. Fred will be missed by all. Prayers to Jon, Dick, Charolotte, and Mary Jo.
Jack & Laura Conant
Julie Jackson Graham
February 28, 2013
Carol, Leslie, Teri and Todd, I was so very sad to hear of Fred's passing. fondly remember all of us living on Douglas and enjoying him telling me how Grandma Coop was always trying to sell him tickets to something! He always bought, but it always came at the price of a pie! Such great memories!
A Caring Stranger
February 28, 2013
Mr. Cody was a kind and gentle man who never met a stranger. If you didn't know him when you came, you sure knew him when you departed. Rest in peace, Mr. Cody.
Bronna Yeates
February 28, 2013
Fred was a great person. He truly loved life and people. He will be remembered with love from many.
February 28, 2013
We send our sympathy to all of Fred's family. We have not been acquainted with Fred for a long time, but he was such a sincere, fun loving, gentle man. He made us feel so welcome when we first joined Grace United Methodist Church. We always enjoyed talking with him, and shall miss him so much. Especially about Diners, Drive Inn's and Dives! It just won't be the same with out Fred being there.
We will keep his family in our prayers.
Sorry we are not able to be there at this time.
Mike & Rosalie Fiedler (Tucson, AZ)
Phil and Laura Sherrill
February 28, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Anne Arthur
February 28, 2013
To the Cody family:
You have my sincere condolences. Fred was a great guy
Karen (Stillflew) Wade
February 28, 2013
To Carol and Family,
To sorry to read about the death of Fred. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and familyl.
You are living in a great state, my uncle lives at Port Isabel, and daughter and family live in San Antonio.
Bob & Kitty Conant
February 28, 2013
Our sympathies go out to all of Fred's family. We will remember his humor and intellect always. May you find comfort in knowing he is still loved by many.
Con Rourke family
February 28, 2013
Great fight Fred, Rest in peace.
Sincere condolences.
February 28, 2013
What a wonderful person and friend. He will be missed by many.
John and Stephanie Wilkey
February 28, 2013
Carol and all the Codys. We enjoyed knowing and working with Fred all those years at Grace Church. He was a great friend, a great guy, and a delight to be with. I've done many a funeral with him. Our hearts go out to all of you. May he rest in peace.
Mary Emma Schewe-Seymour
February 28, 2013
I was so sorry to hear about Fred. Charlotte and Dick, our families go back a long way. Please know I'm thinking of all of you.
February 28, 2013
We have been truly blessed to have known such a fine man and business friend. Memories of Fred will live in our hearts forever. Dick, Betty Pugh and Karen Swindler
MIKE FERRIS
February 28, 2013
Fred was a good man.I'am sending prayers to the family.He will be missed
Jan Terry
February 28, 2013
Dick and family-My prayers and thoughts are with you. May God grant you His comfort and strength at this challenging time. Know that your brother is at peace in our Father's loving arms.
Robyn Williams
February 27, 2013
Dear Cody family,
I had the complete pleasure of meeting you all last year for BBQ in Austin,Texas. I am friends with Terri. I am so blessed to have met Fred and am send loving thoughts you way. You are in my daily prayers. Hugs
Vicki Soles
February 27, 2013
To The Cody Family, We are so saddened to hear of Fred's passing. Our deepest condolences to all of his family. You are in our prayers. The Family of the late Dave Surratt, Colleen Surratt, Vicki Surratt Soles, and Greg Surratt & Families
Andy Ezard
February 27, 2013
To the Cody Family, My condolences go out to you. I always enjoyed visiting with Fred. He made some great suggestions to me when I became Mayor and I always appreciated his input. Our community will miss him.
Al Massey
February 27, 2013
Dear Dick and Donna
With deepest sympathy. So sorry to read of your Brothers passing.
AL Massey
Nancy Thorsen
February 27, 2013
Jon and all the Cody family-
Our prayers are with you. Fred will be missed at Rotary.
Donna & Jeff McCown
February 27, 2013
Carol,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family at this time. So glad that y'all have been a member of our kiting family through the years. We will truly miss Fred.
Bob & Deb Freesen
February 26, 2013
Dear Carol & family,
Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers as we celebrate Fred's life.
Jean Hembrough
February 26, 2013
I am so sorry that I will be out of the country and unable to be here to celebrate Fred's life with all of you. He was a friend. And, without being irreverent, let me say that I will never forget laughing till I cried over his story of the dead fish in the back seat of the car. In all seriousness, he will be greatly missed.
Bob & Jane Chapman
February 26, 2013
Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your family member. Fred will be greatly missed by us, he was a great addition to the Admirals R/C model boat club.
Roger Deem
February 26, 2013
Dear Fred has been a friend my entire life. From our associations at the YMCA, Scouting, Church and community endeavors, I was honored to know him and work by his side. He was a terrific guy and I will miss him. The Lord's peace to Carol and the family.
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