Mr. Charles Benton Cody Jr.'s Obituary
Charles Benton Cody Jr (Charlie), 70, from Thurmont, Maryland, formerly of Jonesville, VA, passed away as the result of a single-vehicle accident in Sabillasville, Maryland, on Monday, April 29, 2024.
He was born on March 21, 1954, in Lee County, Virginia, to the late Charles and Gladys Fitts Cody. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Charlie and Kate Cody; maternal grandparents, John and Mary Fitts; three brothers, David Reed Cody, Terry Lee Cody, and Johnathan Cody; and a sister-in-law, Shelia Robin Cody.
Charlie is survived by his loving wife, Patricia Cody (Patty) of Thurmont, MD; two sisters, Charlotte Grove and husband Harold (Billy) of Hagerstown, MD, and Alice Cody of Boonsboro, MD; sister-in-law, Shannon Cody, of Jonesville; four nieces, Robin Cody Hall, Hannah Cody Kinsler, Fallon Grove Crist, and Tiffany Cody; one great-nephew, Riley Gray; one uncle, Jack Fitts (Tinkie) of Harpers Ferry, WV; one aunt, Louise Dunn of Greeneville, TN; and numerous cousins and friends.
He graduated from Flatwoods High School in 1972 and joined the Marines soon after. He was a lifelong talented carpenter. He has done work at many relatives and friends' homes. He will live on through the work he has done. He loved to fish and spend time with family and friends. He will be missed by his dog Katie and bird Lucky.
The family will have a private service. Cremation arrangements are being managed by Resthaven Funeral Home & Crematory Inc.
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