Cody J. Root

Cody J. Root, 29 When someone you love becomes a memory….the memory becomes a treasure ~ Cody J. Root, 29, of Smithboro passed away on Friday morning, September 18, 2015. Cody was born on December 6, 1985 in Johnson City, NY a son of James L. and Catherine (Layman) Root. He was a 2004 graduate of Tioga Central High School and enjoyed spending time working on his cars. Cody will be greatly missed by his parents: Jim and Cathi Root; his son Seth who he loved deeply, Jeanine Root ~ the mother of his child; sisters and brother-in-law: Shannon and Geren Brink of LeRaysville, Pa; Jamie Root; Terry Root, both of Newark Valley; his maternal grandmother Sally Layman of South Carolina; aunts and uncles: Robert and Sandy Layman of Tioga Center, NY; Bruce Layman of Apalachin, NY; Debbie Layman of Endicott, NY; Robert and Beverly Root of Berkshire, NY; William "Bill" Root of Smithboro, NY; Roberta and Donny Bostwick of Smithboro; Barb Robinson of Smithboro; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive. Cody was predeceased by his paternal grandparents: Carlton and Louise Root of Smithboro; maternal grandfather Bruce Layman of Apalachin and South Carolina; maternal grandmother Barbara Layman of Apalachin; his aunt and uncle Carl and Betty Barnum of Owego. Abiding with the families wishes, services will be held at the convenience of the family. Those who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution to the Smithboro United Methodist Church, c/o Linda Brink, PO Box 37, Nichols, NY 13812. Memories may be shared by visiting our website at www.sutfinfuneralchapel.com