Cody Charles Stewart

Cody was born on August 22, 1981 in Ft. Worth, Texas to Charles Hartwell Stewart and Nancy Kathleen Stewart. Raised and attended school in Everman, TX where he excelled both academically and athletically. He played a variety of sports from soccer at an early age to baseball, track and field and football where he received numerous honors and awards. He attended Abilene Christian University on a football scholarship graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree. Cody continued his education at Hardin Simmons University earning a Master’s degree of Education in Counseling and Human Development in 2007.

He worked at Wild Bills Pawn as a salesperson working his way up to a manager. While working there, he made it his goal to research and learn as much as he could about each and every item that came through the store. In addition, he developed many lifelong friendships. After the birth of his daughter, Kenedy, he desired to have a career that would allow him more time with his family. In September 2016, he began his career as a State Parole Officer for TDCJ and continued working in that capacity until his death.

Cody married Ashlee (Ragan) Stewart on January 30, 2010 in Abilene, Texas. In January 2015, they welcomed a daughter, Kenedy. Cody loved his little family beyond measure and never tired of sharing with others how much they meant to him.

Cody possessed a very strong work ethic and was a man of strong convictions. As a friend, his loyalty was unwavering. If he loved you, he loved you and if he didn’t, well, that wasn’t hard to figure out either. He was honest and straightforward and you always knew where you stood with him. He was a man of few words but, he loved Jesus and held strong to his faith. He was always more than willing to share his vast knowledge of all aspects of life. He loved deeply and honestly. Cody was a lover of movies, Tombstone being one of his favorites. He enjoyed listening to country music from the 80’s and 90’s. Cody was a giant of a man who lived what he believed each and every day.

Cody is preceded in death by his father, Charles Hartwell Stewart.

Left behind to cherish his memory is his wife of 11 years, Ashlee Stewart, his 6 year old daughter Kenedy, his mother, Nancy Stewart of Joshua, TX, one brother, Shane Stewart of Wylie, TX,

Sister in Law, Michelle Crawford of Abilene TX, Mother in Law, Freda Ragan of Merkel, TX, and numerous family and friends.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 from 6-8 p.m. at Elliott Hamil Funeral Home, 5701 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, TX. Services will be held on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Broadview Baptist Church, 2500 South 27th Street, Abilene, TX. Burial will follow at Elliott Hamil Garden of Memories, 5701 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, TX.

Services will be livestreamed at www.broadview.church/live

In lieu of flowers, an account has been setup to help with any future financial needs https://gofund.me/7d0b6c03