Cody, Walter Joe Daniel, “Mokey”, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 13, 2013. Walter was born March 13, 1961 to Essie Marsh Neal Cody and Clinton Davis. He attended Austin East High School. Following high school he enlisted in the United States Army, stationed at Ft. Hood Texas in the 1st Cavalry Division. After active duty, Walter served in and retired from the US Army Reserve, 844th Engineering Battalion, after 25 years of service, including two tours in the Middle East. At the time of his passing, he was employed with Chevron-Phillips Petroleum Pipe Company for 20+ years. He is preceded in death by his mother, Essie Marsh Neal Cody; maternal grandparents, Daniel and Emma Cody; paternal grandmother, Margaret Evans; mother-in-law, Kathleen Neal; uncles, Louis Cody, Sherman Matthews; aunt, Clementine Cody; cousins, Byron and Myron Cody. Walter is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 25 years, Charmin C. Cody; father, Clinton Davis; aunts, Thelma R. Bivens, Wanda Cody Matthews, Donna Cody; uncles, Joe Cody, Sr., Homer Cody (Barbara); father-in-law, Charles Neal, Sr.; sisters-in-law, Robin McMahan, Jackie Neal, LaNette Garner, Kelly Johnson, Dawn Neal; brother-in-law, Charles W. Neal, Jr.; many devoted cousins to include Jeffrey Cody, Emma Coatney) Mitchell, Nikkii Cody, Elan Matthews, Sam Matthews, Danny Matthews, Carlita Cody, Joseph Kimbrough, Anthony Jewell, Donna Widener, Yvette Troutman Yolanda Widener; many other cousins, nieces and nephews, including devoted nephew, Pvt. 2, Francóis Green, US Army; many devoted friends to include, Joshua Lusk; and numerous loving relatives and friends. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at Unity Mortuary Chapel from 5-6 p.m. with funeral service to follow, Rev. Matthew Machen officiating. Interment, with full military honors, will be on Thursday at 11:30 a.m. at East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, 2200 E. Gov. John Sevier Highway. Services will conclude with full dove release.
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“Cody” you will be missed by everyone that met you. Every time I saw you, you always said, “How’s my little Sis” and you always asked how my mom was. I pray for God to keep his arm around you and your family during this time. Hoorah SGT, NEVER FORGOTTEN.
Charmin, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time. I am so sorry for the loss of your dear husband.
I pray God’s comfort for you and I pray for strength for you.
Karen
Walter will be missed by all of us at Performance Pipe. He brought a cheerful smile and an upbeat personality with him everywhere he went.
I wanted to express my deepest condolences to the entire family of Mokey Cody, he will be greatly missed. May the arms of God wrap around you and give you comfort.
I had the pleasure to work with Mokey, who I called Mokito all the time because the translation to Spanish was very funny to him. He was kind, respectful and wanted so badly to travel the country and the world. He was very compassionate and offered moral support when he knew that we were having problems or a bad event was happening in our lives. Always came to say “good morning” and always made us laugh.
I am very sorry you lost a kind soul, full of dreams and with so much to offer.
I left the Performance Pipe family a year ago, but I had forever a friend in Mokito. I truly hope you can find solace in his peace. God be with you all.
With most affection and great sorrow,
Sonia Duffie
I WAS IN THE 844TH ENG WITH CODY. I WORKED WITH HIM A LONG TIME, HE WAS A GREAT FRIEND AND SOLDIER, I AM SO SORRY OF HIS PASSING. I WILL KEEP HIS FAMILY IN MY PRAYERS.
So sorry to hear of your loss. Worked with both of you about 13 years ago.
What a great guy so fun to work with always ready to help. Words can’t express how sad it makes me to know he is gone. My life was richer by knowing him. This worid needs more people like Mokey it would be a better place!
I am praying for all the family and may God be with you all.
Duane (HULK) Ledford
Charmin, we want to express our deepest condolences to you. Mokey was a fine person and friend.
Charmin, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband! I am praying for you and family during this very difficult time.
Charmin,
It breaks my heart to read of Mokey’s passing. it has been over 14years since I worked with the two of you and I still have thought fondly of you both over the years. God Bless you my dear friend and rest in peace Mokey , we will always remember your happy smile and the warm feeling it gave us.
Mush Morris
Charmin and family, I’m sorry that I will not be able to make the services, but just wanted you all to know that you are in my heart and prayers. I pray that GOD will continue to bestow his richest blessings upon you and your family during this your time of bereavement.
May God bless and keep you,
Tisa (Tilsa) Thomas Beard
My heart goes out to you Miss Charmin. I love you and Mokey with all my heart. He will truly be missed, but never forgotten. My Big Brother taught me so many things about life and how to be a great person. I was 19 years old when we met and now at 41, I realize that I was truly blessed to have called MoMo my brother and friend. He always called me Bootyhead or Little Brother and gave me a big hug everytime we would see each other at work. That is what I will miss the most. One day we will be back together and no-one can seperate us then!
God Bless you and comfort you always.
Billy Willis
My sincere and deepest sympathy to the Cody-Mitchell Family,
Please know that your beloved son, husband, brother and cousin will be truly missed. He was an awesome friend and soldier. I will miss you dearly! Once a soldier always a soldier.
“Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless-Service, Honor, Integrity, Personal Courage”
1SG King (Retired)
844th Engr Bn
Worked with both of you for several years 15 years ago.
so sorry for your loss.
What a great guy to work with and be around.
The world would be a better place if everyone was cheerful and kind like “Mokey”.
I am praying for the whole family God bless you all.
Duane “Hulk” Ledford