Cody J Niver

Cody J. Niver, 29, of Sarasota, Florida, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2026, with family by his bedside from a long illness at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida.

Cody J. Niver, a devoted son, brother, uncle, grandson, and public servant, was born on July 10, 1996, in Sarasota, Florida, to Richard (Rick) and Kelly (Phillips) Niver.

A lifelong resident of the area, Cody dedicated eight years of his professional life to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office as a 911 Communications Operator. In this vital role, he served as a calm and steady voice for his community during their most difficult moments, earning the respect and gratitude of his colleagues and those he helped. Cody came on as a call taker and advanced to a trainer as well as call-out communications operator for the SWAT Team.

Outside of his work, Cody found great joy in the simple pleasures of life. He was an avid gamer and passionate reader, often found lost in the words of his favorite books or navigating new challenges in his favorite video games.

Cody’s memory will be cherished by his parents Rick and Kelly Niver of Parrish, FL; his two sisters Maegan and Paige Niver both of Parrish, FL; niece, Danielle Parrish, Parrish, FL; his grandmother, Patricia Niver of Richmond, VA; grandmother, Sue Niver of Queen Creek, AZ. His maternal grandparents Patrick and Joanne Phillips of Elmira, Ny. He is also survived by his aunt and uncle, Laurie (Tom) Killoran of Orlando, FL, aunt Marybeth Niver of Richmond, VA and aunt Katie Phillips of Elmira, NY, along with many extended family members, friends, and his brothers and sisters in blue at the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.

Cody is predeceased by his maternal grandmother, Terry Phillips, of Sarasota, FL, grandfather, Richard (Dick) Niver of Elmira, NY, maternal great grandparents, Joseph and Lucille Bevilacqua, of Sarasota, FL.

A celebration of life will be planned at a later date. If you would like to donate if lieu of flowers, please contact:

Gabriel House – Care of Cody Niver
www.gabrielhouseofcare.org
4599 Worrall Way, Jacksonville, FL 32224
904-821-8995

or

Nate’s Honor Animal Rescue Center – Care of Cody Niver
www.nateshonoranimalrescue.org
4951 Lorraine Rd, Bradenton, FL 34211
941-747-4900