Castle Hayne: William Cody Forester, 30, beloved son, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend has left this earth too soon. He went to his eternal home on Saturday, September 27, 2014.

Cody never met a stranger and was quick to offer his smile, words of encouragement, or the shirt off of his back. He was a beacon of love, laughter, and genuine kindness to all who crossed his path. Cody had a great love for children and for animals and always wanted to make sure they were well cared for. He was a hard worker and also enjoyed four-mud-wheeling, playing basketball, and watching movies. His greatest gift was the joy he brought to others through his laughter with the warmth of his love and friendship. Cody loved his family deeply; especially his Mom and Pop who will always cherish the beautiful soul that they brought into this world 30 years ago and they will take comfort in knowing Cody has wrapped his golden wings around them with love.

Cody was born June 26, 1984 in Roanoke Rapids to Daniel Mark and Pattie Acree Forester. In addition to his parents Cody is survived by his brother, Levi Forester (Jennifer); grandmother, Ann Jongema; nieces, Kaia Forester and Charity Thompson; nephew, Levi Lucas; and many special aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Funeral service will be at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel with the Rev. Merrell McKoy officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home following the funeral service. At other times the family will be at the home of Mark and Pattie Forester.

The family would like for you to consider in lieu of flowers a memorial gift to Burgaw Lion's Club, PO Box 1252, Burgaw, NC 28425, Pender County Humane Society, PO Box 626, Burgaw, NC 28425 or to Shriners Hospital For Children, 950 West Farris Road, Greenville, SC 29605.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw.

Funeral service will be at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel with the Rev. Merrell McKoy officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home following the funeral service. At other times the family will be at the home of Mark and Pattie Fosester.