Cody was employed at Leisure Time Products in Lamar, MO. He also held various positions working in mental health facilities for children.
Cody was a passionate uncle who enjoyed spending time with his niece and nephew. He was an avid guitar player and composer, as well as a fledgling outdoors man. Cody was very empathetic to all, and his degree focused on helping others.
While he will be missed, he will always be in our hearts with cherished memories.
Survivors include his Mother, Mary Helms, Father, Ricky Nickels, Sister, Kindra Nickels, Brother, Tristan Crabtree, Step-Sister, Ashley Starbuck, Step-Father, Don Crabtree, Nephew, Logan Crabtree, Niece, Eloise Crabtree, and multiple loving grandparents, aunts and uncles.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 2, 2025 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada, MO.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family in c/o Ferry Funeral Home. As Cody also loved nature, he would appreciate a tree planted in his memory or a donation to your local wildlife charity.