Cody Allen Kanavel (1995 – 2024)

Cody Allen Kanavel, 29, of Front Royal, Virginia, died unexpectedly on Saturday, May 18, 2024.

Cody Allen Kanavel

Cody was born on May 8, 1995, to Tammy Kanavel and Ernest Kanavel III in Harrogate, England. His family relocated to Front Royal, Virginia, in 2002, where Cody attended Warren County Public Schools and graduated from Skyline High School in 2013.

Cody enjoyed cooking, fishing, listening to music, playing the guitar, attending rock concerts with his brothers and friends, and spending time with his family around a good fire. Cody loved nature and had a great appreciation for animals, particularly his cat, “Dr. Dre.”  Not only was he an animal whisperer, but he was also an amazing “Uncle Coco.” He adored his niece, Kendyll, and nephew, Hoyt, and looked forward to meeting the newest addition to the Kanavel family later this month.

At 6’4, he was noticed any time he entered a room. But his smile, laugh, sense of humor, and love for others were one of a kind – something that will truly be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing and loving him.

Cody is survived by his parents, Tammy Kanavel of Front Royal, VA, and Ernest James “Jim” Kanavel III and Kristin Kanavel of Shenandoah Junction, WV; his brothers, Shawn Sadler (Leslie) and Kip Kanavel; his niece, Kendyll; nephew, Hoyt; and paternal grandparents, Ernest James Kanavel Jr. and Marian of Levittown, PA.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Philip and Barbara Montgomery and Stanley Brock Jr. of Dexter, Missouri.

A memorial service at Maddox Funeral Home will be on Sunday, May 26, at 2 p.m.

A private celebration of life will take place at a later date.