Thomas Robert Cody

Thomas “Tom” Robert Cody, 77, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, entered into eternal rest on Sunday March 1, 2026 in Guthrie, Oklahoma after a long battle with leukemia. 

Tom was born March 4, 1948 in Brookline, Massachusetts. He grew up in East Milton, Massachusetts. He often shared stories of playing hockey, exploring the woods with his brothers, and trips to the beach. At the age of 14 his family moved to Arizona. He frequently reminisced about camping in the Superstition Mountains. Tom served in the Army National Guard & Reserves for 6 years, during which he was stationed in Arizona and California. He welcomed the birth his son Keven in 1971. Not long after, he moved to Oklahoma. 

While living in Oklahoma, he met Kathy in 1976. They were married on June 24, 1977. They had two children; Stacy in 1981 and Thomas in 1986. Tom and Kathy were longtime residents of Oklahoma City. Tom loved his family and spent time with his kids coaching soccer, taking them fishing, going on hunting trips, swimming, and camping. 

Kathy was the love of Tom’s life and he was the light of hers. They shared many dreams together and supported the dreams of their children. They were true partners in life and devoted to each other. His biggest concern was that she was taken care of after he was gone. In the early years of their relationship and marriage they would go on bike runs with friends. Kathy helped Tom run his business. They would sit on the porch or deck in the mornings and evenings and have coffee together while watching the birds. 

Keven, the oldest of the three kids, always looked forward to their hunting trips. They would hunt for dove, turkey, duck, and deer together. He also remembers fond trips to Arizona and desert runs to find fools gold with his Dad. Tom loved going camping. Keven remembers camping trips sitting around the campfire as very special moments between the two of them.   

Tom let Stacy help in his workshop at an early age. One of the first projects she remembers is helping sand the bar that was downstairs. He passed on his love of music to her as well, they often listened to Buddy Holly, The Beach Boys, Kenny Rogers, and Nancy Sinatra. He was a constant champion of her musical achievements; taking her to customers' houses to play Christmas carols on her violin, making sure she had what she needed for numerous contests, and attending musicals and concerts even into her own teaching career. The Quiet Man and McClintock are favorites of Stacy’s to this day thanks to her Dad. When she worked for the Oklahoma State University Theatre Department as Properties Manager he would come up to the school to help with detailed props or help her build over Spring Break. Tom would take Stacy to the lake from middle school through high school to watch the sunrise. They watched the sunrise the day of Stacy’s wedding and they watched it as much as they could together in his last days.  

Thomas has great memories together with his Dad spending time outside fishing, hunting, and camping. They also played games together like dominoes, pac-man, 007, podracers, horseshoes, and darts. Tom made sure to share his love of watching westerns with Thomas. They also talked a lot about sports and went to watch games together. Tom also loved watching Thomas’ own basketball and baseball games. As Thomas grew older he and Tom would share an occasional drink together. Talking and bonding over a Wellers or Sam Adams (not Cherry Wheat, they both hated that flavor). Thomas also has many fond memories of building things with his Dad. 

Tom often expressed his love for his 2 daughter-in-laws and son-in-law. He would often say that each of his kids had done a good job choosing a spouse. They each hold special memories of him which include; of course playing dominoes, learning/playing poker, playing pool, playing can ball, sharing a Wellers, joking with each other, and more. 

Tom loved his grandchildren. He enjoyed playing dominoes, cards, and video games with his grandkids. Sometimes he even let them win. He also enjoyed sharing his love of the outdoors with them by taking them fishing, shooting, and hunting. If he could be at an event his grandkids were involved in, he was there. He attended color guard performances, piano recitals, 4H events, school performances, Veteran’s Day programs, ballet recitals, baseball games, and more. Every nurse that worked with Tom at Mercy knew about his grandkids as well as their hobbies and academics. The grandkids called him Papa, Grandpa Cody, Grandpa, and Grampy, whichever name they used, it was always said with love and often excitement. Each grandchild has special memories of him that include; eating York Peppermint Patties, playing dominoes, eating BBQ chips, playing horseshoes, playing video games, playing cards, catch in the backyard, tractor rides, flying kites, and the lollipops. 

All of the kids knew Tom for his lollipops. His grandkids’ cousins and friends all knew Tom would have a dumdum sucker waiting for them. Some even affectionately called him Candy Grandpa.  

Tom was a jack-of-all-trades. During his 77 years he had been a caddy at a golf course, a butcher, a truck driver, and mechanic. Tom loved woodworking and creating. He was a skilled carpenter and craftsman. Tom worked for Caston Door and Plywood in Oklahoma City for 10 years doing millwork and in later years as a foreman. In 1981, he started his own business, Cody’s Woodworks.  Later in years Cody’s Woodworks evolved into Cody’s Construction. Tom worked as a general contractor for residential and commercial buildings all over Oklahoma City.  Tom was a people person and loved getting to know others. He made many dear friends in his work and from the neighborhood. Several were such good friends that they became like family. 

Preceded in death by his adoptive parents Kenneth and Helen (Nix) Cody, his biological mother Alice (Nix) Williams, his brother George “Jimmy” Landry, his brother Kenneth “Kenny” Cody,  two of his grandchildren, Gabriel Reinert and Angel Reinert, and good friends Jake, Jack, and Bruce. 

Tom is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Kathy Cody; his son Keven and wife Christina “Tina” Cody, his daughter Stacy and husband Andrew “Andy” Reinert, his son Thomas and wife Jennifer “Jenni” Cody; his grandchildren Cheyenne “Niles” Cody, Michael Reinert, Patrick Reinert, Jacqueline Reinert, Alexander “Xander” Cody, Christopher Reinert, and Elizabeth “Zuzu” Cody; his brother Donald “Donny” and wife Patricia “Pat” Cody, sister-in-law Honoria Landry (wife of Jimmy), sister-in-law Joan Cody (wife of Kenny); many nieces and nephews, good friends Jim, Carrie, Danny, Pat, and many other cherished family and friends. 

A funeral Mass for Tom will be held on April 1st at 10:00am at St. Mary Catholic Church in Guthrie, OK. 

Internment will follow at a private plot. 

A memorial lunch will follow internment.

On March 31st there will be a Rosary at 4:30pm at the home of Tom’s daughter. 

A Wake, a time to share stories, will follow the Rosary. The Wake is a come and go event that will end at 8:30pm. 

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