Bruce Evan Coday, son of Larry Joe Coday and Wilma May Long, was born Nov. 12, 1961 in Lebanon. He departed this life in his home in Hartville, surrounded by family, at the age of 58 years, 8 months and 22 days. Bruce is preceded in death by parents and his son, Ricky McCanless.
He is survived by his loving wife, Vicki, of the home; his three children, Trevor McCanless, Victoria Delcour and her husband Clayton, and Tawny McCanless, all of Hartville; nine grandchildren, Katie, Sarah, Hunter, Ella, Payton, Wesley, Braylee, Devon and Riley; two sisters, Loretta Pyatt and her husband, Dean, and Shandalyn Dickinson; a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many caring friends.
Bruce was raised in the Hartville area and graduated from Hartville High School in 1980.
On Aug. 5, 1995 he married Vicki and they have been together ever since. He worked for several places throughout his life, but most notably he worked for Winston Farr and worked for him for over 25 years. After his father passed away, Bruce took over Coday’s Septic Tank Service.
Bruce was a working man, but when it came to play, he loved to hunt, go giggin’ and grabbin’. When Bruce and his friends went to the river, he would be the one to set up and start the bonfire. In his spare time, he really enjoyed hopping in his truck and finding a good dirt road to drive down. When he was home in the evenings, he enjoyed sitting down and watching Westerns with his little dog Lily sitting in his lap.
He had a noticeable laugh that was absolutely contagious and got everyone laughing along with him. He was the go-to guy for anything and he would help anyone without a second thought. Most importantly, Bruce loved his family with all his heart. He was a loving husband, caring father, grandfather, brother and dear friend. We celebrate his wonderful life and will always cherish the many happy memories he created.
Services were held at 2 p.m. on Aug. 6, 2020 at Holman-Howe Chapel in Hartville with the Rev. Gary Dedmon officiating.
The final resting place was in Durbin Cemetery in Hartville. Recorded musical selections included “One Wing in the Fire,” “Country State of Mind,” “Find Out Who Your Friends Ar” and “He Didn’t Have to Be.”
Escorts included Joe Smalley, Brian Robertson, Donny Kelley, Bong Davis, Mike Today, Jackie Morelen and Douglas Montez. Honorary escorts were Mike Calton, Richard Lansdown, Mike Long, Chris Cravens, Devon Connell, Rodney Davis, Heath Loney, Robert Fisher, Dink Davis, Dale Ward, Brad Curtner, Chris Curtner, Winston Farr, Mike Lansdown and Cody Prock.
A memorial has been established for the family. Donations can be made by mailing to Holman-Howe Funeral Home, P.O. Box 236, Hartville, Mo. 65667.
