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Portrait of Cody Ryan Taylor
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Cody Ryan Taylor

September 5, 2002 – January 24, 2023
Lived 20 years
Fulton, MS
“The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” (Psalms 34:18)
Life story

Cody Ryan Taylor, 20, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 in Itawamba County. He was born on September 5, 2002 in Tupelo and was the son of Ronald J. Taylor and Rebecca Jones Gray. Cody grew up in Smithville, attended Smithville schools and he was married to Madison Crisp. Cody loved to fish and hunt, play video games, or just ride the back roads with his friends. Always up for a good time, Cody’s infectious personality could bring a smile to anyone’s face.

Cody is survived by his wife Madison Taylor of Fulton; his mother, Becky Gray (Stewart) of Greenwood Springs; his father, Ronald Taylor (Frances) of Smithville; two daughters, Paisley and Sunnie Taylor; three sisters, Kayla Taylor (Craig) of Fulton, Kayla Jones (Josh) of Greenwood Springs, and Jennie Lynn Taylor of Amory; numerous cousins; and best friend, Dalton McDonald.

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2002
Born September 5
2008
Cody was 6 when Lehman Brothers collapsed amid the financial crisis
2009
Cody was 7 when Michael Jackson died
2014
Cody was 12 when the Ice Bucket Challenge went viral
2015
Cody was 13 when "Hamilton" opened on Broadway
2022
Cody was 20 when Queen Elizabeth II died after 70 years on the throne
2023
Passed away January 24, age 20
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