Cody Archibald , age 49 , of Shell Knob, and most recently from Exeter Missouri, passed away on December 2025 in Exeter, Missouri.  Cody was born in Covina, California on April 9, 1976.
He was married to Susan Keele Archibald for 21 years.  Together they built a beautiful family and were blessed with two amazing children, Sydney Amaré and Nathaniel Lewis (Nate) who became the greatest joy of his life. Cody loved his family more than anything else and was very proud of their accomplishments.

During those twenty-one years, for a couple of years, Cody and Susan made their home in Springfield, Missouri, and then after that period of time, work transfers took them both to Bentonville, Arkansas, where together raised their children.
Only the last year and a half Cody lived in Washburn and Shell Knob.  Temporarily, he was residing in Exeter, Missouri.

Cody is survived by his daughter Sydney Amaré Archibald and Nate Archibald from Bentonville, Arkansas, his parents Monty and Janine Archibald and one sister Dana Archibald from Montana.  He is also survived by other relatives, as well as a host of friends.
Cody had as generous spirit and a desire to help others and was a blessing to all who knew him.  He loved music and he play the drums.  He also enjoyed the outdoors and being with family and friends.

Cody was an active member of the Viola Victory Church, Viola, Missouri.
He was also the House Manager for Men at the Victory House.  In this position Cody represented this well-known 501(5)(3) nonprofit organization well, by giving his all and by helping and being an encourager to many.

A Celebration of his Life Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday January 31, 2026 at First United Methodist Church.
201 NW 2nd St., Bentonville, Arkansas.

In Lieu of flowers the family request contributions be made to First United Methodist Church for their Food Pantry in memory of Cody Archibald

Arrangements are under the direction of White Funeral Home and Crematory.