Mr. Cody L. Kirkland

Mr. Cody Lynn Kirkland, 82, of Phenix City, AL passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at the Columbus Hospice House in Columbus, GA.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm (EST) Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at Epworth Methodist Church in Phenix City, AL with Rev. Grant Parker officiating.  Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens.  The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 pm (EST) at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL.

Mr. Kirkland was born February 11, 1941, in Phenix City, AL, son of the late James B. Kirkland, Sr. and Maude Ann Prichett Kirkland.  His career in the automobile industry spanned close to 40 years.  He first learned the business when he went to work for his Father at Kirk’s Auto Sales in 1958.  He opened his own used car dealership, Cody Kirk Motor Company in 1976.  He completed his career and eventually retired from Jay Automotive Group. He loved the car business. When it came to work, he was happiest when he was either at an auto auction or selling reliable transportation to friends in the community. He also enjoyed planting vegetable gardens, boating and fishing, and woodworking.

Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, James B. Kirkland, Jr.

He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Brenda Crockett Kirkland of Phenix City, AL; two daughters, Vickie Taylor of Smiths Station, AL and Tracie Starr and husband Buck of Auburn, AL; grandchildren, Dudley Taylor (Brett), Pennie Ranew (Zach), Anna Lynn Starr, Abbie Starr and Allie Starr; two great-grandchildren, Kirkland and Tate Ranew; beloved nephew James “Bubba” Kirkland (Merry) ,beloved lifelong caregiver , Daisy Mae Tate,  as well as, several extended family and friends.  The family is also especially thankful to his caregivers Georgia Bigleow, Sally Cook and Denise Braxton.

Flowers will be accepted, or donations may be made to Columbus Hospice, 7020 Moon Road, Columbus, GA 31909.  Because time with his family is what he valued most, an additional way to honor Mr. Kirkland would be to simply take time to be with those you cherish.

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