George W. Cody, Sr., 81, of Pottsville died Saturday at The Gardens at York Terrace Nursing Home, Pottsville.

He was born April 10, 1938 in Pottsville son of the late William and Dorothy Gauntlet Cody.

He was a graduate of Pottsville High School. He was a veteran of the Navy.

Prior to retiring he was employed by the Pottsville Area School District.

George was a member of Walter Griffiths AMVETS Post 180 and a life member of American Hose Fire Co. He was preceded in death by his wife, Grace Williams Cody; a daughter, Debra Cody: Surviving are 2 sons, George W. Cody, Jr. and his wife Debbie, Pottsville; William “B.J.” Cody, Pottsville. 5 grandchildern, Megan Alessi, Sammi Chivinski, Jesse Whitecavage, Nick and Billy Cody; 1 great-granddaughter, Sloan Chivinski; 3 sisters, Janet, Shirley and Dorothy.

Services and Interment will be private. The family would prefer remembrances in the form of contributions made to Hillside SPCA PO Box 233 Pottsville PA, 17901.

Arrangements are under the care of James B. Humphrey, F.D., James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville. Please share your memories and condolences by signing the guest book at www.jehumphreyfuneralhome.com