Cody Ryan Santelli

Cody R. Santelli, 28, of Gastonia, North Carolina, passed away Monday, November 28, 2022, at his residence.

He was born March 15, 1994, in Gaston County, NC, to Michael Brent Santelli and Lynka Edwards Beck.

Cody loved the outdoors, especially fishing and hunting. He loved his family. He loved cooking with Nanuck and his momma. He loved zebras and was proud of his collection.

He is preceded in death by his grandmothers, Nancy H. Harden and Diana Black; grandfather, Master Sargent David J. Edwards (USAF Ret.); and uncles, Matthew James Edwards and Terry Shay Harden.

In addition to his parents, Cody is survived by his stepmother Nichole Santelli; stepfather, Arthur Beck; daughter, Alaura Sophia Kimmons; brother, Tristen Santelli; sister, Kasey Brooke Santelli; grandfather, Terry Harden; uncle, Todd Santelli; aunts, Shirley Edwards and Tress Smith; and special niece, Aryabella Lane Nations.

A memorial service officiated by Pastors Zack Plemmons and Mark Costner, will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at One Accord Independent Church, 115 West Ridge Street, Gastonia, NC 28052. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to:  American Cancer Society – PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 – www.cancer.org

Condolences may be made online at: www.greenefuneral.com