William Alex (Kotoff) Kody

William A. Kody, 86, born to Alex W. Kotoff and Fannie W. Bukroff on June 18, 1929 on Mott Street, Los Angeles, California. William legally changed his last name Kotoff to Kody in the 90's. This was done for professional reasons in business as he was known as "Rancher Kody" in providing breakfast meats and items for the culinary field, hotels, restaurants, plus the delis in supermarkets, etc. He was called in the first draft for the Korean War and received a battlefield commission of Captain, fighting in 1951-1952 in Korea. He also received many decorations. William received a medical discharge (honorable) in late 1952.

He is survived by three children, Michael Kotoff, Karey White and Colleen Van Vleck, and three stepchildren, Chris Napolitano, Randy Napolitano, and Joe Napolitano. Louise B. Kody, his wife, preceded him in death on May 21, 2015. Also his parents, brothers and sister, except Alex Kotoff (baby last), have preceded him.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, March 24, 2016 from 3-7, and again on Friday morning March 25, 2016 from 11-12 with a funeral service and entombment to follow. All services will be held at Palm Eastern Mortuary on 7600 S. Eastern Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada 89123.

P.S. MY LOUISE "BEEZIE" WITH MY PASSING WE CAN AGAIN BE TOGETHER. HOW I MISS YOU, WAITING WHEN WE COULD BE TOGETHER AGAIN IN HEAVEN FOREVER, TILL WE DO, I LOVE YOU, YOUR BILLY