Kenneth Albert Cody

Kenneth Albert Cody, 76 of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at Wexford House. Born in Hawkins County, he had been a resident of Kingsport for most of his life. Kenneth was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired from Tennessee Eastman following 21 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Hazel Manis Cody; sister, Barbara Dunn; brother, Donnie Cody. Kenneth is survived by the mother of his children, Mary Cody; daughter, Shelia Cody and special friend John Linkous; son, Keith Cody and fiancé Pam Rich; grandchildren, Kristen, Kea, Ashley and Kenny; great-grandchildren, Justin, Bryson, Jaxson and Cayden; sister, Carol Vaughn; son-in-law, Tommy Hughes; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, March 20, 2016 at Carter-Trent Funeral Home in Kingsport. A funeral service will follow at 3 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Ray Amos officiating. Special music will be provided. A military graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at East Tennessee Cemetery with the American Legion Post# 3/265 conducting the rites. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery at 12:55 p.m. Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport is serving the Cody family.