Cody Bland

Jason Cody Bland, age 47, of Slaton, Texas, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the early morning hours of December 8, 2025, at 1:15 a.m. He was surrounded by people who loved him, and his final moments were filled with comfort and care. Cody’s long, difficult journey came to an end, and he is now free from pain, stress, and struggle. Those who knew him take comfort in knowing he is finally at peace.

Cody is lovingly remembered by Crystal Carter, who shared his life and cared for him with extraordinary love and devotion. Cody is also survived by his son, Christian Lane Bland; parents, Steven and Daphnia Bland; sister, Amber Bland (David); brother, Quentin Bland (Monica); niece Macy Midgett ( Colton); nephew Brendan Bland; niece Mya Bland, nephew Callen Bland; and great-nephew Wiley David Midgett

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Thedford and Lee Fry of Spur, Texas, and Pat and Wanda Bland of Amarillo.

Cody was born in San Angelo, Texas, and grew up in Canyon and Kingwood. He graduated from Kingwood High School in 1996 and later earned his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and Applied Economics from Texas Tech University in 2001. After college, he built a career he was proud of with ABM Industries in Austin. Of all the clients he worked with, Circuit of the Americas was his favorite.

He was a loyal Texas Tech Red Raider through and through. In the final two years of his life, Cody moved back to Lubbock to be close to family, which meant a great deal to him and to all who loved him.

Some of Cody’s earliest and most cherished memories came from his time in Spur, Texas, where he spent every holiday with his grandparents. He loved riding his favorite horse, “T,” and working cattle with his granddad—lessons that taught him hard work and responsibility long before he was grown. When he wasn’t on horseback, he was usually in the swimming pool, always under the gentle, loving eye of his “Grammers”. .

Those simple, joy-filled days shaped so much of who Cody became—his deep love for family, the outdoors, and rolling up his sleeves to get things done. As an adult, that same love showed up in his passion for fly fishing, hunting, camping, and spending time in the wide-open spaces he enjoyed so much.

Cody’s faith in Jesus was a steady and important part of his life. He accepted Christ and was baptized at First Baptist Church in Canyon when he was in elementary school, and from then on, his Bible was never far from him. When he moved to Lubbock in the fall of 2023, one of the very first things he bought was a new Bible from Mardel’s. It’s now well-worn, well-marked, and well-loved—just like you’d expect from someone who turned to it often.

Whether he was at home, with family, or even in the hospital, Cody was always the one who wanted to bless the meal. He did it simply and humbly, in the same quiet way he lived his faith every day.

Cody will be remembered for the way he made people laugh and the way he made them feel. His funny faces, made-up sayings, animal sounds, goofy dancing, and all his little antics could light up any room. Just as much, he lifted people up—he didn’t tolerate gossip, he spoke kindly, and he had a way of making others feel better about themselves. His joyful heart really was “good medicine.”

One of his greatest joys was inspiring his niece, Macy, to become a Red Raider graduate—something that meant so much to both of them.

A celebration of Cody’s life will be held Friday, December 19, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Guajardo Funeral Chapels, 407 N. University Avenue, Lubbock, Texas 79415. Interment of ashes will take place at a later date.

For those wishing to send floral arrangements, they may be directed to A New Leaf Flower Shop at 806-549-5754 or jennymarruffo1977@gmail.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of the South Plains, 4413 82nd Street, Suite 135, Lubbock, Texas 79424.

Cody fought the good fight. He finished his race. He kept the faith. He is now healed, whole, and in the presence of his Savior.

2 Timothy 4:7 — “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”