Wakefield VA
Cody Lewis Stallard, 16, died Saturday Jan. 31, 2009 in Southampton County. He was the son of Kenneth L. & Tracey Harrell Stallard and a junior at Southampton High School. He is also survived by his sister, Kelly Anne Stallard; grandparents, Charles & Judy Stallard of Ivor, Melvin & Kathy Harrell of Jarratt and Lorene W. Cook of Wakefield; his great grandmother, Evelyn Harrell of Jarratt; his aunt, Barbara Stallard of Springfield; his uncle, M. Todd Harrell and his wife Amy of Prince George; cousins, Brandon & Carson Harrell; his girlfriend, Morgan Hulker of Courtland and several cousins and step-cousins. Cody was pre-deceased by his grandmother Clara Raiford Baines and grandfather Clyde â??Peteâ? Cook.
Cody was a well-liked, hard-working, well-mannered young man. He was known as the â??handymanâ? of the Berlin community because of his willingness to say â??yesâ? when called by his neighbors to help out with yard work and odd jobs. He was an avid outdoorsman and he was always finding an excuse to drive his black Chevy truck. He spent his weekends coon hunting and also loved to deer hunt with the Bent Barrel Hunt Club. He was employed as a groundskeeper at the Southeastern Regional 4-H Center, Wakefield. He loved to ride his motorcycle and was a two-time state champion in the Virginia Cross Country Series. He spent many hours cutting grass and he was good with his hands. He was a member of the Millfield Baptist Church, Wakefield and was an active member of the Millfield Youth Group and the church softball team. He ran the sound equipment of the church during services.
Cody was loved and admired by his parents and family. He was a good boy and never met a stranger. His sudden loss has shocked and saddened his family and his community. Codyâ??s love of life and free spirit will be sorely missed.
A Celebration of Codyâ??s Life will be held at Millfield Baptist Church, Wakefield on Thursday Feb. 5, 2009 at 2:00 PM by the Rev. Jay Butcher. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church on Wed. evening from 6:00 â?? 8:00 PM. Memorial donations may be made in Codyâ??s memory to Millfield Baptist Church Youth Group, 31389 Millfield Road, Wakefield VA 23888. Arrangements are being handled by the Purviance Chapel, J. T. Morriss & Son, Wakefield. Condolences may be posted at
www.jtmorriss.com
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