William "Cody" Brett

August 23, 1954 - November 18, 2019

William “Cody” Brett was born August 23, 1954 in Sandersville, and passed away November 18, 2019 in Milledgeville, at the age of 65. He was born to the late Harold Jerry Brett, Sr. and the late Marolyn Sheppard Brett. Cody underwent a liver transplant in 1985 and defied all odds, living a healthy and happy life for the next 25 years. He spent his life living and working around Baldwin County, and developed many lifelong friendships throughout the years. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing, and working in his garden of beautiful daylilies and irises, which he compared to thousands of butterflies, winning many shows along the way. He also loved spending time with his large and loving family, who surrounded him in his final days. Cody is survived by: his wife, Velma Dominy Brett ; his siblings, Jerry (Janet) Brett, David (Carol) Brett, Charles Brett, Ted (Peggy) Brett, Mickey (Elaine) Brett, and Debbie (Fred) Schmalz ; his children, Bill Brett, Cindy (Kirby) Kilgore, Jay (Cindy) Brett, and Jamie (Dana) Brett ; his grandchildren, Ashlee (Steven) Huggins, Jenna Brett, Jamie (Brittni) Brett, Jr., Justin Kilgore, Brooke Kilgore, Cody Brett, III, Rob Brett, and Jessica Dawkins ; and four great grandchildren, Jamie Lee Garrett, Les Brett, Tripp Brett, and Matthew Dawkins. Services for Cody Brett will be conducted from the Graveside on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 11:00 AM in Heritage Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Williams Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 from 5:00pm until 7:00 pm. Condolences may be expressed online at: www.williamsfuneral.net Williams Funeral Home and Crematory of Milledgeville is in charge of arrangements.