Clyde Jake "C.J." Cody, Jr.
February 4, 1948 ~ December 6, 2013
Resided in:
Leicester, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Clyde Jake "C.J." Cody, Jr., 65, of Leicester, died Friday, December 6, 2013.
A native of Buncombe Co., he was a son of the late Clyde J. Cody, Sr., and Annie Thompson Cody. He was also preceded in death by wives Linda Cody and Hilda Tipton Cody.
Mr. Cody was a graduate of Western Carolina University, and was an avid supporter of the Catamount Club. He worked as an independent contractor for the Asheville Citizen Times. He was a member of Biltmore Baptist Church, and volunteered in the Man to Man Ministry.
Mr. Cody is survived by daughters Amber Cordell and husband Duane, Brooke Roberts and husband Jason, and Megan Cody; grandchildren Linda Cordell, Jake Cordell, Annie Roberts, and Olivia Roberts; sisters Linda Cody Shelton and husband Terry, Nancy Diaz and husband Richard, and Martha Batts and husband Al; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday December 14th, in the Patton Ave. chapel of Groce Funeral Home, with the Revs. Sam McLamb and Scott Lynch officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
His family will receive friends from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, December 13, at Groce Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 2211 West Meadowview Rd., Greensboro, NC 27407, and/or to the Missions Fund at Biltmore Baptist Church, 35 Clayton Rd., Arden, NC 28704.
Children, Nancy, Linda, Martha and Families, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. CJ will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him. My parents still remember their good friends Clyde and Ann. Your pain is felt by many. Remembering you in thought in prayer.
Harry & Ruby Grooms
Pat Grooms Forbes
Losing a loved one in death touches everyone at some point in our lives. We are never ready no matter what the circumstances may be to say goodbye. Our hearts and spirits are crushed. We can take comfort in knowing that our Creator who is called at 2 Corinthians 1:3,4,the God of all comfort, holds out such wonderful blessings for us concerning our loved ones. He speaks of these future blessings at John 5:28,29 and Revelation 21: 3,4. May these promises from our heavenly Father along with the love and support of family and friends sustain you during this difficult period.
To the family of Mr. Cody
I wish to express my condolences as you endure the loss of your love one. The death of a love one is one of the most devastating experiences a human can face. At times the loss can be unbearable. The Bible says at Psalm 55:22 ‘throw your burden upon God and he himself will sustain you’ God’s Word, the Bible provides the greatest comfort of all. ( 2Corinthians 1:3,4) May the memories of your love one sustain you during this most difficult time in your life.
I am so sorry. I can’t imagine what you all must be going through. I still feel like this is one big dream that I might someday wake up from. I am so sorry and are here if you need anything. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Amber and Duane, although I didn’t know your family, my condolences go out to all of you. I am so sorry for your loss. Please call on us if we can do anything at all for you. Love,
in your loss. May the Lord hold and comfort you .You are in our thoughts and prayers.
To the family Clyde Cody. Please accept my sincere condolences in the loss of your loved one… The Death of your loved one is the most devastating experiences a human can face. At times it can be unbearable … The Bible can bring you comfort at Psalms 55:22 ‘ Throw burden upon god & he will sustain you. && John 5:28, 29. May you continue to find comfort on these promise above.
To the family SO sorry for your loss.
Linda and all of your family: Jack and I were so sorry to hear about C.J. We wanted you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Peace be with you.
Please accept our families sincerest condolence on the loss of your loved one.
Ps 147:3 says ‘He heals the brokenhearted ones, and he binds up their wounds.’ We need comfort in many areas of life. One of the greatest causes of grief is the loss of a loved one in death, especially a beloved marriage mate or a child. In times of distress, we may need comfort that soothes our heart, our mind, our emotions, and both our physical and spiritual health. God’s Word acknowledges that our heart can be “broken and crushed.†(Ps. 51:17) Even in severe situations, God can bring relief to a stricken heart if we pray to him in full faith.
Linda please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. May God bring PEACE into your hearts..
Linda & Family, I am praying for you all. I pray that God will wrap His Loving arms around you all and hold you tight. I pray He gives you some peace and comfort, in the coming days and for rest of your lives.
Jesus loves me! Loves me still, Though I’m very weak and ill,
That I might from sin be free, Bled and died upon the tree.
Jesus loves me! He who died, Heaven’s gates He opened wide;
Through the gates, I heard Him say, Come my child, your here to stay.
God Bless you ~~ Love Always ~~ Kathy Boone
I have worked for CJ since 2006 and am so saddened by his sudden death. I pray that his and Hilda’s families find some comfort in knowing that they are with Jesus. He was always writing to us when he mailed our checks about his deep relationship with the Lord and I hope this brings your family comfort. I will continue to miss him and will always appreciate his kindness and caring demeanor. With prayers for all of you ~
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your father and please accept my condolences. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Brooke, I am so saddened by the loss of your father. May God give you comfort, peace, and guidance.
Brooke, I can’t begin to tell you how saddened I am for you and all of your family. I pray that God would be with each and every one of you during this astonishingly difficult time and grant you peace and serenity. You are continuously in the thoughts and prayers of everyone in your ‘work family’ here at WCU.
Our thoughts are with all affected by this tragedy. To the Roberts clan, especially, I hope you can remember the good times and find comfort in the memories. Sending good vibes your way. -Chris and Nicole
Dear Amber, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your daddy. Please know that you are in my prayers. The Lord will be your comforter & your strength. With much sympathy, Debby Hembree…& Jim, Jesse & Becky
Brooke, my heart goes out to you and your family. My prayers are with you and your family during this time and even beyond. May God bring your hearts peace and comfort and to guide you.
Brooke, my heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in loving memories and God bring your hearts peace and guidance.
‘Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.’
We had the distinct privilege of being C. J.’s Connect Group (SS) teachers at Biltmore Baptist Church. We loved both Hilda and him very much. Our thoughts and prayers have been with the entire family continually. We pray that God will grant all of you an extra measure of His grace and peace as you try to sort out and make sense of this tragedy.
Amber & Duane, So sorry for your loss. We have been thinking of you guys. If you need anything, please let us know!
Megan, we just wanted you to know if there is anything we can do to help you, we will. If you like you can contact us thru Jill. Billy, Ranee and Jill Reynolds
Although I did not know CJ personally, however, I was deeply saddened to read of his death. We don’t always have to know a person or family to have empathy for them at such distressing time. Our loving Heavenly Father too has empathy for all of us who experience the sting of death. At Isaiah 63:9 it says of God: ‘During all of their distress it was distressing to him…’ Because he feels our pain, mercifully our loving God assures us that death will be eliminated.- Revelation 21:4. And even further, at John 5: 28, 29, we have the hope of being reunited with our loved ones in the promised resurrection, into a world free from crime and violence, sickness and death. I pray that these scriptures and the warm memories of CJ will comfort you until the time when you and he are reunited in the resurrection.
Sincerely,