Leonard C. Moody
September 27, 1929 ~ July 11, 2012
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Leonard C. Moody, 82, of St. Johns Street, Arden, passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at the John F. Keever Hospice Solace Center.
A native of Brasstown, he was the son of the late John and Nancy Elizabeth Caldwell Moody and was also preceded in death by six siblings.
Leonard was a member of Arden First Baptist Church and a former employee of Taylor Instrument and Day International.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Betty Norman Moody; two daughters, Donna Arthur (Charlie) and Linda Cushman (Jack); a son, Len Moody (Susan), five grandchildren, two great grandchildren and two sisters, Gladys Helms and Roberta Neighbors.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm Friday in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian. A graveside service will be held at 3:45 pm in McDowell Memorial Park in Marion.
The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to the John F. Keever Solace Center, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813, or to Arden First Baptist Church, 3839 Sweeten Creek Rd., Arden, NC 28704.
Dear Betty & Family,
My prayers & thoughts are with you all during this time of grief. I know that Leonard will be greatly missed. Christian Blessings,
Kay Hunter
My Dear Friend,
I am so very sorry. I pray that our dear Heavenly Father will give you the strength that you will need during this time of sadness.
I will have you in my thoughts and prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Leonard was a wonderful man with a great sense of humor. I’ll always remember his smile. What a great life he had here on earth! And now the Lord will take care of him.
Thiking of you all.
My thoughts and prayers are with each one of you during this difficult time. May God hold each of you in the palm of his hand.
Calvin & Linda Ruth
Evelyn Roberts
Our deep thoughts and prayers are with all of the family during this time. May God grant you strength and peace. Our love,
Beverly & Arthur
So sorry for your grief..love you and your family.
Dear Mrs. Moody & Family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. I remember you and Pop Pop as if it were yesterday. Coming to your house and being a part of your lives. My fondest memories living in NC have you and Pop Pop, Aaron and Jeremy in them. I pray that the Lord will wrap you in His love and comfort you all during this sad time.
Love,
Pam Goodwin
Dear Betty and Family,
We were saddened to hear of Brother Leonard’s passing but also joyful in knowing that He is with the Lord! We thank God for His life here on earth and for the eternal life He now enjoys with our Lord! May God bless and comfort you all with His grace during these difficult days!
Couldnt have asked for a better Brother In Law ( more like a Brother) – Easy going – Kind – Compassionate and a really GODLY man – We will miss him so much !! but we know without a shadow of doubt that he has gone to be with GOD.. and we will all join him some day.. Love you Leonard
My deepest sympathy to Betty and all of the family. We have all been friends for many years. Leonard will surely be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Donna, so sorry to hear about the passing of you Dad. I can relate to what you’re going through. Thank God for wonderful memories. You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mrs. Moody and family,
I have so many fond memories of Pop Pop. He was a great and tender man. You weren’t just friends you are my family. I am praying for you and your family.
I love you
Stephanie Goodwin Burton
Leonard was a wondrful man and I enjoyed my time with him at Taylor Instrument. Alice and I send our sympathy to the family during this time of great loss. We regret that a long-standing family commitment will prevent us attending the service. Please know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
We’re so sorry and will be praying for you daily. Love you!
Betty and family, I am truly sorry for your loss. Now he is in a better place.
Donna, I am so sorry for the passing of your Dad. You and your family are in my prayers and thoughts.
Your family are in our thoughts and prayers today and days to come. Hopefully time and faith will help on dealing with your grief this loss has caused.
Aunt Betty and family:
The fond memories of visiting with Uncle Leonard and Aunt Betty and my cousins are a gift from God who has Leonard now.Nancy’s health prevents us from traveling far but we will be with you in our prayers and thoughts as always but especially in your time of loss.
Christian and family love,
Aunt Betty and family:
The fond memories of visiting with Uncle Leonard and Aunt Betty and my cousins are a gift from God who has Leonard now.Nancy’s health prevents us from traveling far but we will be with you in our prayers and thoughts as always but especially in your time of loss.
Christian and family love,
Donna and Family
So sorry to hear about your Dad.
You will be in my prayers.
Ann
betty, so sorry to hear about leonard. you take care. may god bless you. love, david and peggy
Betty & Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Leonard’s Passing. He was a great man with a sweet spirit. He helped Mom & Dad out many times and was a good friend to them as well as us. I was in the hospital during the time of the funeral so I didn’t get to come. We will be praying that God will be with you and your family.
Please accept our sympathy at this sad time. Leonard was a wonderful person. We worked with him many years at Taylor Instrument Co. Our thoughts and prayers and are with you.