John Arthur Coody

1961 ∼ 2010

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After a long illness, John Arthur Coody, 48, went to be with the Lord on January 7, 2010. Funeral services will be held, Saturday, January 9, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. A gathering of family and friends will be held Friday, January 8 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

John was a life-long resident of Beaumont and Nederland. He was a woodworker and carpenter and was stationed in Germany during his service in the U.S. Army.

He was preceded in death by his father Homer Kendall Coody, Sr. Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Mary Jo Coody; sister, Ferrell Baskins and husband, Rev. Danny Baskins, brother, Homer Kendall Coody, Jr., and brother, James W. Coody; and nieces and nephews, Casey Leigh Person, Mitchell Person, Jennifer Leigh Coody, and Lilly Chapa.

John had many friends and family who loved him dearly. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

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Anonymous January 10, 2010

I have many fond memories of growing up with John through our school years. He was a very good friend and will be missed. I extend my condolences to his family and may God Bless you all.##imported-begin##Steve Hemby##imported-end##

Anonymous January 8, 2010

I never got the opportunity to meet him, but I know his sister loved him dearly. Just looking at his picture I see a fine looking happy young man. An unfinished life for sure, but with God's grace I'm certain that his life in heaven will more than make ##imported-begin##Randy Smith##imported-end##

Anonymous January 7, 2010

I knew that someday I would get the call that John had passed, but that didn't make it any easier when it came. I had been thinking about him a lot lately. John told me once that I would never forget him and he was right.##imported-begin##Roxanne Harris##imported-end##