Cody Wayne Jenkins 31 of Orleans passed away unexpectedly, Friday January 6, 2023, in Summit County, Ohio. Cody was born on January 14, 1991, in Lee County, Florida, the son of Thomas Hilyer and Paulette Jenkins. He graduated from Beauregard High School in Alabama with the Class of 2009. He later attended Troy University in Alabama and was a member of the school football team. He enjoyed basketball, football, and fishing. He was currently working as a foreman for Davey Tree Inc. Cody will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Cody is survived by his wife Elisabeth and their children, Ka’ Leigh Jenkins, Marina Jenkins, Emberly Jenkins, Aerys Jenkins, his father, Thomas Hilyer of Alabama, siblings, Thomas Hilyer Jr. of Idaho, Justin Jenkins of Michigan, Heather Jenkins of Florida, Leigh Ann House of Belding, Eric Barker of Florida, Warren Fockler of Michigan, and stepfather Raymond Van Buskirk of Orleans. He was preceded in death by his mother, Paulette Jenkins, his Uncle Eugene, adopted sister Vanessa and his maternal grandparents Frank & Penny. In keeping with his wishes, cremation has taken place. A time of visitation with family and friends will be Friday January 13, 2023, from 6-8 PM at Johnson-Feuerstein Funeral Home, 203 Pleasant St. Belding, Mi. 48809. Memorials may be given to an account being set up for his children. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
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