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Cody Steadman Obituary

STEADMAN, JR., Cody Cody Reid Steadman, Jr., 66, of Ladson, husband of Barbara Anne Palko Steadman, died Friday, August 11, 2006, at Trident Medical Center. The family and friends of Mr. Steadman are invited to attend a memorial service at Life Christian Assembly Church, 3001 Landing Parkway, North Charleston, SC 29420, Tuesday, August 15, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Steadman was born December 21, 1939, in Spartanburg, SC, son of the late Cody Reid Steadman, Sr., and Louise Adams Steadman. Mr. Steadman attended Charleston schools. He was a past Telethon Chairman of he Easter Seals and March of Dimes. He was a deacon at Life Christian Assembly Church. In addition to his wife, Barbara, survivors include: three sons, Sebastian Steadman of Charleston, Christopher Tidwell of Canton, MI and Cody R. Steadman, III, of Prattville, Ala., three daughters, Samantha Baturin and Kimberly Pieper, both of Summerville, and Sherry Larson of Rapid City, SD, one sister, Betty Steadman of Spartanburg, SC, ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Life Christian Assembly Church, 3001 Landing Parkway, North Charleston, SC 29420. Arrangements by TRI-COUNTY CREMATION CENTER, 11000 DORCHESTER ROAD, SUMMERVILLE, SC (843) 821-4888. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Aug. 15, 2006.

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Alonzo (Al) Spikes

August 1, 2025

I am so sorry to know my friend received his wings some time ago. I got to know my friend at West Ashley Toyota when we were both car salesmen.
My most humble bereavement to his entire family.
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Charlotte and Lisa Gibbs

August 17, 2006

Barbara, my sympathy is with you and your family. Knowing Cody for so years it will be hard not to hear or see him anymore.This will be a difficult time for you and your family considering Jim has been passed away now for 2 years in Oct.Were all great friends and he was like a uncle to our children. I will remember him fondly. Now him and Jim can pal around in Heaven. I know he missed Jim so much. By the way thank you for your kindness of letting us know that he had passed away. God Bless CODY. He was a true friend to Jim and I and our family. You don't find those qualities very often in people.

Charlotte and Lisa Gibbs

August 17, 2006

Barbara,my sympathy is with you and your family. Knowing Cody for 30 years, it will be hard not to see or hear him anymore. This will be difficult your family as Jim has been passed away now for 2 years in Oct. We were all great friends and he was like an uncle to our children, Lisa and Rick. I will remember him fondly. Now him and Jim can pal around in Heaven. I know that he missed him so much.By the way thank you for your kindness in letting us know that he had passed away. God Bless CODY. He was a true friend to Jim and I and our family. You don't find those qualities often in people. Lisa and I are so greatful that we were able to see him several times in the hospital and we were able to get our closure and tell him that we loved him and that it was okay if he was ready to go see his Father, and he told us that he loved us. He is happier now. Lisa and I will always have a special place in our hearts for Cody.

Zeb Roberts

August 16, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time. God's strength and love be with you.

Zeb Roberts (friend of Sebastian)

Debbie Hamel

August 15, 2006

Barbara, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Cody and you are good friends and he was one of the many things that made my job at LCA enjoyable. God bless you and I love you.

(Cousin) Sylvia Steadman Coomes

August 15, 2006

May God bless you & your family during this time of sorrow. I was very sorry to hear of Reid's passing so soon after the passing of my Mother, Vivian Steadman, (his Aunt) on 8/4/06. I know what a difficult time this is for the family.

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