Cody Joseph Charles, 18, of Flagstaff passed away in a fatal car accident on February 20, 2011 in Cameron, AZ. He was born on August 12, 1992 in Tuba City, AZ to Rosita Charles and Jerry Danny Hanks. He was born of The Zuni Edgewater clan and born for the Coyote Pass People. Maternal grandparents are of The Many goats clan and Paternal grandparents of the Red Streak People.

Cody attended Flagstaff High School. HE was a unique person. He strived for everything in Life, taking on many challenges he always wanted to be the best knowing his younger brothers and friends were looking up to him. He enjoyed the outdoors, mostly being around horses and working with cattle. He also enjoyed fishing, boating, swimming, and hiking and after a hard days work or play he enjoyed his spaghetti dinner or dollars burgers.

He is survived by his mother Rosita Charles, step-father Leroy Yellow stepsister Christina Yellow, step brothers Paul Quamahongnewa, Rex Yellow, Irv Yellow from Second Mesa and Donavan Yellow from Cedar Ridge. Grandmother Rosemary Roehm, uncle Devaniel Charles of Phx, Aunt Jonnafay (Remnie) Kennedy of HI, cousins Travis Charles, JD Charles, Casey Charles, Joshua Komalestewa Charles, Ryan Kennedy and Reese Kennedy. Great Grandmother Ramona Charles. Father Jerry D. Hanks, brother Yonka Hanks, sisters Danlea Hanks, Hakina Hanks, and Shalloh Hanks of Cedar Ridge. Aunts Lorraine Dixon, Cecilia Bennett Priscilla Shorty, Theresa Hanks, uncles, Raymond Dixon, Larry Hanks, Terry Hanks & Calvin Hanks, all of Cedar Ridge Grandpa Joe Hanks and step grandma Deborah Tsinnie. HW is also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

He was proceeded in death by his uncle Tommy Charles, great grandfather Ace Charles (WWII Veteran) great uncle Jerry Charles, Great aunt Nina Charles, Aunt Victoria Singer, Great Uncle Philip Charles half sisters Mayta Hanks, Charmaine Smith and grandmother Fannie Hanks,

A memorial service will be 10 am Friday February 25, 2011 at Greenlaw Baptist Church. Burial fill follow at the Flagstaff Citizens Cemetery. Reception will conclude services at the Cameron Chapter House.

The family is accepting donations at any Wells Fargo Bank under the name of Cody Charles Account # 2578413524