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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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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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