Cody Land Whigham

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Cody Land Whigham, born on October 13, 1998, in Tampa, Florida. Cody left this world too soon on July 19, 2025, at the age of 26. He spent his life surrounded by love and laughter, and he will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Cody was the cherished son of David Land Whigham and Kimberly Jean Whigham. He was a loving brother to Ainsley Addison Whigham and a beloved grandson to Judith Hall Woodward. He is preceded in death by his grandfathers, Roger Whigham and John Woodward, his grandmother Betty Whigham, and his faithful dog, Champ Whigham. The warmth of his family's love will continue to be felt by all who remember his bright spirit.

Cody’s adventurous spirit led him to serve in the U.S. Coast Guard, where he dedicated three years to the Ridley (87-foot Patrol Boat) in Panama City, Florida, and spent three additional months at the Clearwater Air Station. His commitment to service and his country was unmatched, embodying the values of loyalty and courage.

An avid outdoorsman, Cody found joy in fishing, hunting, and spending time by the beach. His love for the water was matched only by his passion for lacrosse. From fifth grade until his freshman year in college, he played on various teams, including the South Tampa Sticks, The Clash, the Tampa Tarpons, Plant High School, and the Florida Atlantic University club lacrosse team. His competitive spirit and camaraderie on the field brought him lifelong friends and cherished memories.

Cody was also a proud member of Sigma Chi at Florida Atlantic University, where he made lasting friendships and connections. His personality was a beacon of light; he was incredibly loyal, always the "yes-man" ready for the next adventure. His remarkable ability to connect with people, even in fleeting moments, left an indelible mark on their hearts. Whether it was a quick chat over a dart board or a deep conversation about life, Cody had the unique gift of making everyone feel valued and heard.

A memorial service to celebrate Cody's life will be held on August 2, 2025, at 2:00 PM at South Tampa Fellowship-Ballast Point. For those traveling from out of town, we are providing a discount code for a local hotel, the Hyatt Place Tampa Airport/Westshore, using promotion code: 25368. You can find more information and book your stay at Hyatt's website- https://www.hyatt.com/hyatt-place/en-US/tpazw-hyatt-place-tampa-airport-westshore

Cody Land Whigham was a remarkable young man whose spirit will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. As we gather to remember his life, let us celebrate the joy he brought into our lives and honor his memory by continuing to share kindness and friendship with one another. May he rest in peace.

Contributions in Cody's memory may be made to Coast Guard Mutual Assistance, 1005 N. Glebe Road, Suite 220, Arlington, VA 22201, http://mycgma.org/donate or Life Link Foundation, 9661 Delaney Creek Boulevard, Tampa, Florida 33619 US, https://lifelinkfoundation.org/contribute/

The family would like to send their deepest thanks to the teams at both Tampa General Hospital and Life Link Foundation for their compassion and hard work.