Christopher James Codd
August 10, 1951 ~ November 30, 2005
Resided in:
Fairview, NC
Asheville ~ Christopher James Codd, 54, formerly of Tallahassee, Florida, died on Wednesday, November 30, 2005 at the Solace Center in Asheville.
He was born in Norfolk, Va., and was the son of R. Trent and Mildred Joyce Codd of Fairview.
He spent his professional life in broadcast journalism, and he was the director of Program Development for the Florida Channel in Tallahassee before his retirement to Asheville. His loving family was present at his side during his last days.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his son, Lucas Kasdan-Codd, of New York and a brother R. Trent Codd, Jr. and his wife, Celine all of Fairview.
A Graveside service will be held on Saturday 2:00 P.M. in Calvary Episcopal Churchyard with Very Rev. Wilbur N. Thomas, V.F. officiating.
The family will receive friends Friday from 7:00 – 8:00 P.M. at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian on Long Shoals Road
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mountain Area Hospice, P.O. Box 25338 Asheville, NC 28813.
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Chris truly touched my life. I wish I could have known him longer, but feel fortunate to have known him at all. We met when I joined The Florida Channel in August 2004, and one of my earliest memories there, is the sight of his warm, welcoming grin. I was fortunate to have a desk near his, and over the months that we worked together, we shared conversations about our children and families. Chris’ love and pride for Luke always showed. Chris was so genuine, decent, kind and compassionate. I learned much from him, and treasure our brief friendship. My heart goes out to his family.
I only knew Chris over the past couple of years. I first met him in 2003 when he was recommended as the spokesperson for a video I produced. He did some voice over for me on a few other projects and I enjoyed his easy going manner and professionalism. I’m glad I got to know him a little.
I thought I was prepared for this after all the experiences Chris and I shared over the last few years – especially this last one … but I’m not really … and I guess you never are, are you?
Chris was a very, very good friend and I miss him immensely … I miss talking about politics, work, and parenting with him … I miss his laugh, his appreciation for all the little ironies of life and his complete dedication to our FL Channel team. He loved us all and we are much richer and better for that fact — and that’s what we will always have. And it’s a truly powerful legacy.
My love and prayers are with Mildred and Trent Sr, Celine and Trent Jr — all of whom he truly loved and appreciated … and especially with Luke, who he completely and totally adored. Hold close your memories of him and be as happy as you possibly can because that IS what he wanted. I promise.
I met Chris in 1997, when I first started at the Florida Channel and he was working session. When he became full time there, I found out pretty quickly what an incredible person he was. He was a truly compassionate guy, always willing to give everyone a chance to shine, no matter if they were a star or the underdog. He truly loved working at the Florida Channel and his attitude made it a great place to work. I’m honored to have known Chris, but even more honored to have called him my friend.
Chris was a wonderful and respected part of the Tallahassee community. I always felt that his presence at WFSU provided a sense of credibility and honesty. God rest his soul. Chris will be missed.
Terry Shoffstall, Tallahassee, Fl.
Working with Chris always made me feel better. He was always a good person to be with and made my days happier. I hope that I can be like that to others. I offer my sincere condolences to his family; please know that Chris was a bright spot in my life.
I can’t think of a better complement to pay Chris than to admit that he was probably the most genuinely nice person I have ever met. I had a chance to work closely with him for too short of a time and I honestly never remember him having a negative thought about anyone except perhaps in jest. He had a wonderful sense of humor and was a source of experience and wisdom for me in the newsroom. In fact, his only vice as I recall was that he thought the Marlins a better team than the Braves. I had no problem accepting this vice from an otherwise outstanding person. You’re my hero, Chris. Your family can be proud. My deepest sympathies for their loss.
I had the pleasure of working with Chris Codd at the Florida Channel for 2 years. He was a remarkable human being. I’d like to think of him as journalist who could put dynamite to his words so as to get right behind the meaning of things. Chris I will surely miss you my friend. ak
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
He was a mentor and a friend to me…someone I won’t ever forget!
I honestly thought this day would never come… in fact, it is still difficult to digest. To me, Codd is still ‘here’. He’s still a part of The Florida Channel team. He’s still a part of our lives. Everyday, I hear his voice on the air and I see his handwriting in notes and files. To me, it is as if Chris never retired. And I think that’s how it should be. He was not only a supervisor and a mentor… he was a friend. He will be missed everyday… but never forgotten.
Words cannot describe how thankful I am for having the opportunity to know Chris. He has left a positive and profound mark in my life that will always be until the day I die.
May God be with him and his loved ones. His presence in life has clearly established a special place in all the hearts of those he left behind. We can take comfort knowing that he is in a better place smiling down on us.
May God bless you Chris. I offer my sincerest condolences to the family.
your friend: Matthew K Meadows
I only knew Chris a short time, but there were few people I felt closer to. We worked hard side-by-side at the Press Center and Doak Campbell Stadium. We shared many a laugh from Lake Ella to Mexico Beach to New Orleans and ultimately to Minnesota, where he was best man at my wedding in 2002. My wife and I will miss the two-hour telephone conversations we had with Chris, conversations that we never wanted to end. Perhaps his greatest legacy is how Luke grew from a typical pre-teen to a great person thanks to his father’s guidance in Tally-town. We will all miss him.
Al & Amy Schoch
St. Paul, MN
Chris was a true friend. I never realized how much I’d miss having him around the Florida Channel until he was gone. When I was very unsure of my future and what to do, Chris helped me to succeed and become a full time employee at TFC. I will truely miss him. A great sports fan, a great budget-man, an amazing human being and friend. Miss you Chris!
Chris was a mentor and a friend to me during my first ‘real’ job at the Florida Channel. I will forever be grateful to him for that. He was always there to listen. And he helped me build a more solid foundation as a journalist.
Chris and I both worked out of the Florida Press Center for several years. He was truly one of the good guys. I remember his smile and his wry, dry humor. What I don’t recall is ever seeing him get bent out of shape by the foibles of some government official or legislative action. He seemed to be very skilled at keeping his balance in the crazy world of the Capitol and it always made me smile to walk along with him to a news conference or get on the elevator with him. A class act. I know he’ll be deeply missed and I offer sincere condolences to the people who loved him.
Chris was an integral part of making the Florida Channel a reality and a success. He brought so much more to us than his considerable skills as a producer and reporter. You can see the evidence of these intangibles in the warm comments from his co-workers. He will be missed and remembered.
Mr. and Mrs. Codd,
I had the privilage of working with Chris at The Florida Channel. He was a compassionate, welcoming person. We often shared conversations about parenthood–and I always benefited. I affectionately called him ‘Budget Man’ and admired his knowledge of the process and his ability to take complex issues such as the budget and put them into terms that everyday citizens could understand. I will miss him dearly.
May you receive the peace that only God can give.
Sincerely,
Theresa Marsenburg
I must admit, that I still haven’t quite grasped the fact that Chris is no longer with us in the physical sense. But it is my belief that there’s a new angel looking out for us.
Chris was kind. He had a genuine interest in people and their lives. When I was pregnant he would ask how I was doing and would say that I looked great. Though at the time I may have felt tarnished and huge, his words and smile always made me feel better.
When it came to our conversations about parenthood, Chris was like chicken soup — warm, comforting, and just what you needed.
Chris touched many lives; the love of his family and for his family played a big part in that. His memory will live on.
May God give his family peace and comfort at this time.
I was fortunate to know Chris, if only for a short time. He and I were colleagues at The Florida Channel. When I think of him, I think of a person who didn’t sweat the small stuff. I never saw him upset or frustrated. He was always in good spirits and genuinely concerned about his co-workers. When he asked you how you were doing, he wasn’t just being polite. He really wanted to know. He would often ask me if there was anything he could do to make my job easier, and, if I had a problem, he wouldn’t hesitate to sit down with me and help me work through it. He always had time to talk and share a joke’?the things that really matter in life. I will miss him very much and offer my deepest sympathies to his family.
I share your sorrows. As a survivor of leukemia myself, I know how precious each and every day was that you spent with Chris after his diagnosis. God bless you all.
Chris, What an incredible public servant you were. Always bright and intelligent and ready to help in any way to see that we were able to get our jobs done and to get our message across. How missed you will be from this process. Thanks for such a good job over the years and for your willingness to make the rest of us look good through your work.
Sincerely,
Bob Ward
Chief of Staff
Florida House of Representatives
Fish! I’ll miss your candor and the grief that we gave each other! Yes, your Marlins won the whole thing but the Cubs will eventually win again…see about that would ya!?
Cheers
Tigger