James Phillip Code
January 17, 1930 ~ March 10, 2016
James Phillip (Phil) Code, 86, of Buda, IL., passed away at 3:17 p.m., Thursday, March 10th, 2016, at Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton, IL. Phil was born on January 17, 1930 to William and Edna Code in Bradford, IL . He married Elizabeth Waldinger on March 2nd, 1957. She preceded him in death in 2011. His parents, three brothers and two sisters also preceded him in death. He is survived by his children, James (Jim) Code, Gilbert, AZ, Julie (Brian) Kraftzenk, Lithia Springs, GA, John (Kathleen) Code, Naperville, IL., Karen (Mike) Dexter, Crown Point, IN, Donald (Lorna) Code, Dekalb, IL., Mathew (Jennifer) Code, Frankfort, IL, Angela (Amar) Patel, Lombard, IL., 15 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Also surviving is his dear friend and companion, Maxine Bomleny of Bradford, along with numerous nieces and nephews that will miss his unconditional love. He was a lifelong member of St. John''s Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus. Phil retired from BF Goodrich in Henry in 1992, but preferred being a farmer. For many years he was a common fixture, with popcorn in hand, at local sporting events. Those who knew him would say that he never knew a stranger but just met people he didn''t know he knew. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 pm. Wednesday, March 16th at the Grant-Johnson Funeral Home in Bradford. Funeral will be 10 am Thursday, March 17th at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Bradford with Father John Cyr officiating. Burial will be at the St. John the Baptist Cemetery. Memorials in lieu of flowers can be directed to OSF Hospice-Western Regional, St. John the Baptist Church, or Bradford Rescue Squad.
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I’m sorry for your loss.
Donny, we sure liked your dad. I know you’ve heard it from more people than just us, but I tell people, “when you encountered Mr. Code, you always walked away feeling good. That was his gift to the world.
Our thoughts and prayers to the Code family! Phil was such a fine person and never met a stranger. Always enjoyed his stories. He will be missed by so many!
Sorry to hear of your lose. Julie, I remember us working together at the high school, years and years ago. Take care
Prayers go to all of you. Phil was such a fun person to be around this world needed more of his kind. He will be missed greatly.
Karen,Losing a parent is difficult and our heartfelt sympathy is with you and Mike
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Best wishes, Jack. You and your family are in my prayers.
Jack, I’m so sorry for your loss. It sounds as if your dad had a full and happy life.
Deepest sympathy for your loss. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Your father was a good man. I have many fond memories of talking with him after mass at St. John’s. He was always happy and truly interested in our conversation. Phil’s absence will be felt for a long time to come.