Cody Vernon Fleming

Cody Vernon Fleming, 38, went to his heavenly home on Friday, February 28, 2020 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.  He was born in Morganton on December 21, 1981 to Terry and Regina Fleming.  Early in life he started working in the family grading businesses: Precision Grading, Fleming Grading, and B. Fleming Grading.  He enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, and he loved sharing the knowledge of these with his daughter and friends.  He was a member of South Mountain Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, Cody is survived his daughter, Laynie Jade Knox Fleming, Laynie’s mother, Felicia J. Knox; paternal grandmother, Iris Fleming; maternal grandmother, Ruby Causby; a number of uncles, aunts and cousins; and a wealth of friends.

Cody was preceded in death by his brother, Terry L. Fleming, Jr.; paternal grandfather, Jerry Vernon Fleming; maternal grandfather, Jerry D. Causby; and aunt, Deborah Hendrix.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 14, 2020 at South Mountain Baptist Church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hebron Colony Ministries, 356 Old Turnpike Road, Boone, NC 28607.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.