He was born Sept. 22, 1991, in Enid, Okla., to Bryan and Eloise (Moffat) Poage. He attended Enid public schools, where he enjoyed youth sports with his friends. 

He later got involved in competitive radio control car racing, which led his desire to race real cars. His fascination with cars led him to begin competitive racing in the Bandalero Series at Texas Motor Speedway, where he was extremely accomplished. 

He advanced to the Legend Car Series, where he quickly excelled in circle track racing, gaining nationwide recognition for his talent. This led to him being noticed in the NASCAR community. He then advanced to the Road Racing Series, which led him at the age of 16 to win the B.F. Goodrich World Championship involving six countries, which was held in Napa Valley, Calif. 

He cherished his World Championship Ring, but then chose to attend the Univ. of Okla. instead of pursuing a career in professional racing; he graduated in 2014. He loved being outdoors and through his close friends at OU, he developed a passion for guns and hunting, which he shared with many. 

He will always be remembered for being extremely mechanically gifted and for his desire to accommodate anyone’s needs. 

Cody is survived by his father, Bryan, and wife Bippy of Okla. City; mother, Eliose Poage, of Enid; brother, Kevin Poage of Enid; grandmother, Odessa Moffat, of Piedmont; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. 

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016, at the Piedmont First United Methodist Church, with burial following in Mathewson cemetery.

Services are under the direction of Smith & Turner Mortuary, Yukon.
(Submitted by family)