Edward M. Cody was called home on April 23, 2020.
He was one of four children born to the late Will and Ellen Cody on Nov. 16, 1937, in Chattanooga. Edward graduated from Howard High School (Class of 1954) in Chattanooga and continued his post-secondary education at Clark Atlanta University (Class of 1958) in Atlanta. He later received an academic scholarship to attend Michigan State University and began his career as a professional educator in the Detroit Public School System for several years until his retirement.
On Dec. 14, 1955, Edward was inducted into the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity where he continued to be an active and contributing member until his death.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother; sister, Billy Cody; niece Barbara Ann Davis; two nephews, Ira Ward Davis and Allen Cody; and brother-in-law, Roy C. Davis Sr.
He leaves one sister, Barbara Jane Davis of Dallas, Georgia; one brother, Amos Cody of Randal Town, Maryland; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and very devoted friends, James and Hazel Bowles.
Services are private, and interment will be in Shepherd Community Cemetery, Chattanooga.
Arrangements are entrusted to Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services Franklin-Strickland Chapel, 1724 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga, Tn. 37404, 423 265-4414.