Cody Austin McClung

Memorial services for Cody McClung, 22 of Woodville, MS formerly of Vidalia, LA will be held at Cornerstone Church on Sunday, September 1, 2019 at 4PM with Bro. Danny Reed officiating. Cody McClung was born on Sunday, December 01, 1996 in Natchez, MS. and passed away Sunday, August 25, 2019 in Ferriday, LA. Cody graduated from the Youth Challenge Program in 2013. He worked at Angola Prison where he completed his training as a Correctional Officer and was a member of the Tactical Unit. He was also awarded employee of the month during his first few months at Angola. He also worked on tugboats on the Mississippi River. At the time of his passing he worked for Energy Drilling Company. He enjoyed fishing with his Uncle Joey, hunting, and riding Ryland and Lylah on four wheelers. He enjoyed playing baseball with Ryland and his long conversations with Myles that only they could understand. He was a wonderful father to all of his children. He enjoyed playing guitars, riding motor cycles, and anything that went fast. His greatest passion was body building and physical fitness. Cody also loved beating his mom in pool. Cody enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He loved life and made an impression on everyone he met, especially with his famous hugs and beautiful smile. His presence brought joy to those who knew him. He will be missed but never forgotten. He was preceded in death by his brother- Hunter McClung; grandparents- Fred & Katie McClung; cousin- John Casey Ashley; and uncle- Alan Ashley. Survivors include: his mother - Valerie & her husband Mark Sanders; 2 sons- Ryland and Myles McClung; daughter- Lylah Vestal; fiancé- Shelby Strong; 2 brothers- Avery Martin & Matthew Sanders; sister- Lindsey Sanders; niece- Trinity Bunch; aunts & uncles- Shannon & Joey Ashley, Kim & Casey Ashley, Ronnie & Carolyn Ashley, and Bernadette Ashley White; and cousins- Shelby, Samantha, Taylor, Michaela, Shannon, Chelsea, Cameron, Ryan, Kirsty, and Lee. Cody is also survived by a host of other family and friends. Pallbearers will be Avery Martin, Aaron Forbess, Josh Wilson, Matt Sanders, Andy Tipton, Dakota nations, Ryan Hatfield, Lee White, Simon Skovgard, Garret Floyd, Mark Cannon, and Nathan nations. Honorary pallbearers are Dixie Renegades Natchez Chapter The family will receive friends at Cornerstone Church on Sunday, September 1, 2019 from 2PM until service time at 4PM. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngsfh.com.

Cody Austin McClung

December 1, 1996 - August 25, 2019