Cody Joseph Wilson, 14

SALISBURY, Md. - Cody Joseph Wilson of Salisbury died Sunday, April 22, 2007, in Salisbury. He was 14.

Cody was born in Salisbury, son of Ferrill W. Wilson Jr. and Christina K. Parker.

He was an awesome spirit who was loved dearly by his family and friends. He was always an excellent student, was well-respected by his teachers and was an uplifting and encouraging friend to his classmates.

Cody enjoyed a variety of sports, including baseball, soccer and football, and had a black belt in tae kwon do. He especially enjoyed dodge ball, paintball and hanging out with all of his friends.

He loved playing online computer games, talking and texting on the phone all at the same time and laughing and cracking jokes with everyone around him.

Cody is Greek for "helper," and that definitely described him. He was always there to lend a helping hand, a listening ear, a kind word and a soft smile to lift your spirits.

There is no greater love than the love of a son.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, E. Leroy Parker; and an uncle, Craig Wilson.

In addition to his parents, Cody is survived by his stepmother, Holly Wilson; a stepsister, Logan; his sisters, Angela and Faith; his maternal grandmother, Loretta Parker; his paternal grandparents, Ferrill and Blanche Wilson; his maternal great-grandfather, Woodrow W. Parker Sr.; his future stepfather, David Adkins; a stepsister, Samantha; an uncle and his wife, Darrell and Melissa Wilson; and two aunts, Cathy White and Linda Heller.

Services will be today at 4 p.m. in Allen Memorial Baptist Church, 231 N. Division St., Salisbury. Burial will be 3 p.m. Friday in Wicomico Memorial Park.

Arrangements by Holloway Funeral Home, Salisbury.