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Cody Dean Whaley, age 23, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 3, 2014 in Tallassee, Alabama. Born on April 5, 1991 in Grand Rapids, he attended Greenville Public Schools and will be remembered by those who loved him with a smile on his face.

Cody Dean lived a life of adventure and was a four-time state champion motorcross rider, loved dirt bikes, was an avid fisherman, and had even been a mixed martial arts fighter.

He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Bruce Whaley and Dennis Beebe.

Surviving are his father, Tony & Chi Whaley of Greenville; his mother, Colleen & David Reid of Grand Haven; his girlfriend, best friend, and his rock, Jessica Gray of Tallassee, Alabama; his grandmothers, Dalena Murray of Lakeview and Carole Beebe of Grand Haven; five brothers and a sister, Joshua Whaley of Belding, Catrina Whaley of Sparta, Brandon Reid and Quinten Reid, both of Grand Haven, and Blake Whitcomb and Logan Whitcomb, both of Greenville; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Memorial services are at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 18, 2014 at Christiansen Cremation & Funeral Care, 511 S. Franklin Street, Greenville, with the Rev. Phillip Mills, pastor of Greenville Bible Methodist Church, officiating.

A luncheon will immediately follow at the Greenville Community Center, 900 E. Kent Road, Greenville, where relatives and friends are invited to share in a time of food, fellowship, and remembrances of Cody Dean.

Envelopes for memorial contributions to the family will be available at the funeral home. Cremation has taken place and private interment will be in Forest Home Cemetery, Greenville.

To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Cody Dean’s online guest book, or to share a favorite memory, please visit: www.ChristiansenCares.com

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  1. Anonymous on October 3, 2014 at 12:00 am

    The Emede Family

    Our hearts go out to Codys family. We will always remember all the fun racing at the MX tracks and the banquets. and the riding trip to Florida. Cody was a sweet freckle face kid who was always smiling. So many memories. We will miss you.

    10/17/2014

     

    Missy Roberts & Family

    To the family,earth has no sorrow that God cannot heal. May He bless and keep you now and always. You are in our prayers.

    10/14/2014

     

    Grandma Dee

    My Dear Cody, I love you very much.
    Grandma Dee

    10/13/2014

     

    Matthew garrett

    Cody was a great man and wonderful friend he could put a smile on your face no matter what kind of mood you were in he will be missed and although he is gone he will never be forgotten

    10/13/2014

     

    Kim and Tim Antonides

    10/13/2014

     

    Jenny Harris

    Cody, you are missed….glad I got to meet you!

    10/12/2014

     

    Shari Richter Dunham

    Tony, I am so sorry for your loss. I cannot begin to imagine what you and your family are going through. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
    Your cousin, Shari

    10/11/2014

     

    Megan Barker

    Praying for comfort for family and friends. May God hold everyone hands as they try to a just to this.

    10/11/2014

     

    Leisa Eldred

    Dear Chi and Tony,
    I am so very sorry for the sudden and unexpected loss of your son Cody. Parents are supposed to outlive their children and my heart breaks for you both as well as the rest of your family. I hope in time you will find comfort in all your memories of the great times and love you all shared. Please know my family is praying so hard for you all right now and hope that you’re able to feel all the love we are sending to you both through our prayers. If our family can in any way be helpful to you both during this time please just ask. We will also continue to keep your entire family in our hearts and prayers everyday. With much love and sympathy, The Eldred’s

    10/11/2014

     

    Jaime Skipper

    ❤Praying for you all❤

    10/11/2014

     

    nancy maness

    Your gonna be missed but never forgotten

    10/11/2014

     

    sarah bridgman

    Your gonna be missed but never forgotten

    10/11/2014

     

    Ashli

    Sure Gonna Miss You Cody, Gonna Miss Seeing You Ride By In Your Myers Van Waving And Smiling

    10/11/2014

     

    Raegan Gray

    I love you Cody, I’ll miss you forever.. You were one of my best friends and I have some of the greatest memories with you, still can’t believe you’re gone.. But hey, Atleast it’s not forever.. I’ll see you again one day sweet boy, I know you’re watching over me as my guardian angel now..I’ll miss you dearly Cody..

    10/11/2014

     

    drew and jackie viersen

    cody will be missed by all

    10/11/2014

     

    drew and jackie viersen

    10/11/2014

     

    Dusty Hershberger

    Thank you for the Snowman, it made my winter much Happier at the Apartments…Cody will forever live on in all of you. So Sorry for your Great loss..

    10/11/2014

     

    kathy hartman

    im so sorry for your lose its been a long time sense i seen cody but i know that he was a good person and prayers to his family he will be missed very much

    10/11/2014

     

    Linsey Moran

    You were a joy to everyone you encountered in life! Loved by many and will never be forgotten! You are such an inspiration to us all! Fly high sweet boy.

    10/11/2014

     

    Dale Sanford

    Sorry that he left us. Will miss him a lot, as I watched him grow up. He can spend time with his aunt Denise now and watch over all of us. So sorry for the entire family.

    10/11/2014

     

    Donald & JoAnn Bouton

    Love, hugs, & smiles! Love you Cody Dean.

    10/11/2014

     

    Sadie

    You were such a wonderful caring young man I will never forget the first time I ever talked to you. Even when I was so mad you somehow managed to get me to smile, even if it was the pterodactyl. I love you Cody Dean, may your memory forever live on.

    10/11/2014

     

    Jessica Homernik

    Cody was an amazing young man, always willing to help someone in need, always had a smile on his face… He will be missed and loved forever. Love you Cody Dean

    10/11/2014

     

    Aunt Wendy

    i love you codster, may you rest is peace, your mind be clear and your spirit soar.

    10/11/2014

     

    Ashley Sanford

    So young and free spirited and such an awesome cousin, my heart goes out to everyone that knew Cody, I love you all! and R.I.P. Cody Dean we sending lots of love ur way!

    10/11/2014

     

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