Jack David Moody
May 29, 1936 ~ July 18, 2010
Resided in:
Weaverville, NC
Jack David Moody, 74, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2010, at the John F. Keever Hospice Solace Center in Asheville.
A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe Co., he was a son of the late Edward and Pauline Moody. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Carolyn Allen; his brother, Carroll Moody; and grandson, Brandon Kelso.
Jack was a member of West Asheville Baptist Church and the Fishers of Men Sunday School class. Jack was a veteran of the U.S. Navy prior to working for the Asheville Fire Department for over 30 years. An avid fisherman and nature lover, he enjoyed fishing many of the lakes and streams in the mountains of western North Carolina. Most of all, he took pleasure in spending time with family and close friends.
He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Barbara Higdon Moody; his children, Cheryl Moody Fore (Gene), Darlene Moody Robinson (Jerry), Stuart Moody, Shelly Blackburn (Brad), and Tanya Sapp. He is also survived by his brother, Philip Moody (Barbara); his uncle and namesake, Jack Gilliam Moody; eight grandchildren: J.D. Lanning, Libby Ray, Matthew and Clinton Robinson, Britney Overstreet, Brady and Thomas Blackburn, and Taylor Stonesifer; four great-grandchildren: Katy Lanning, Kaileigh and Kenzie Robinson, and Landon Overstreet; and several nieces and nephews.
His family will receive friends at Groce Funeral Home at 1401 Patton Ave. in Asheville from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday evening, July 23, 2010.
A celebration of Jack's life officiated by Rev. Stan Welch will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at the Groce Funeral Home chapel. Interment will follow at Pisgah View Memorial Park.
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Dear Barbara and family,
We were so saddened to hear of Jack’s passing. We always thought so much of him. We had not seen him in a long time, and did not know he had been sick. We were talking about him not long ago. We all went to Disney World, and we saw Tigger. Well, we all laughed about how he used to call Rachel, Tigger, when she was a little girl. He was a wonderful person, and will be missed by many. But, we know he is with God, and is rejoicing now. Our love and prayers are with you.
Randy and Marsha Teague
Dear Barbara, Cheryl and Family Please know you and all the family are in our prayers. We love you and will miss Jack. Cheryl if there is any thing we can do for the family please let us know. Love Ron & Juanita Sutphin
To the Moody family, I was sorry to hear that Jack had passed, he was a fine man, you all will be in my prayers.
Dear Family- I didn’t know Jack but I know his daughter Darlene. The woman she is speaks to the wonderful father he was. We are thinking of you all through this difficult time.
Jennifer and Family
Barbara and Family,
We are so very sorry to hear of Jack’s passing. He touched each of us in a very special way and we are very blessed to have had him in our lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Love you all.
Dear Moody Family,
Sorry to hear of the passing of Jack. I have known Jack since I was a girl. He was a dear friend of my brothers, Jack & Bob Brown. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. God bless you all.
Sincerely,
Sharon & Ben Norton
barbara, i am so sorry to hear the homegoing of jack what a wonderful man that i have grown up to know from sears, firedept and just around the area he always made time to chat and talk about everything .i just was always tickled to see you and him .i know you will miss him greatly.may GOD comfort you and your family during this time and grief .
I pray that GOD will give each of you a deep settled peace through this time and the ability to reflect back on the best times. Thank GOD for a savior that offers us eternal life and the ability to see saved loved ones gone before us. May GOD bless and keep each of you!
My sympathy to his wife and family. He will be greatly missed.
Cousin, Joyce Creasman Neal
We send our thoughts and prayers to each of you at this time. It was our pleasure to have your family as neighbors in Weaverville.
Blessings, Eloise Farias and sons Valdy and Erik Borchgrevink
May the God of all hope be with Jack’s family at this difficult time.
Hi Barbara and family, I have fond memories of Jack. He was so kind and accepting of me when I first arrived from Hawaii, oh so many years ago. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours at this time. Love, Lorraine
I will keep you and your family in my prayers during this difficult time. Let me know if you need anything.
Tre
Our prayers are with you all.
Your daddy was a very special man.
Stuart…So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May you have peace and comfort during this time. Take care of yourself.
Vanette
Stuart and family, so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Joe, Denise, Rachel and Emeline Haney
Blessings on your loving family. Our circle may be one smaller as the Heavenly Hosts adds another to our family. Our prayers are lifted up for Barbara and entire family. Love, James and April.
Barbara and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Jack’s passing. May God be with you and watch over each of you. It is hard to lose a loved one, I lost my husband 4 years ago and still miss him. But God will help you through it and ease the loss. Love Movita
Barbara, I am so sorry about Jack. He was a good man and I know he will be missed. My prayers are with you and all of the family.
Stewart, so sorry to hear of your dads passing. When we started the Fire Dept. together he used to give us alot of advice. (not that we always listened) he was a good man and will be missed greatly. our prayers are with you. take care, Rick
Stuart, So sorry for your loss! Thought and prayers are with you and your family my friend!
Barbara, Cheryl and family,I am so sorry to hear of Jack’s passing but am thrilled for him because he is in the arms of our Lord. I pray that you will feel the comfort as Jesus holds you in his arms. What a comfort! Love Debbie Peek
Jack has always been a very special man, being a wonderful father-in-law and great grandfather to Brandon, Britney and Landon; you will be missed. I pray for strength and peace to the entire family. We love you and will miss you greatly.
Love,
Debi, Brandon & Britney
P.S. Jack, Please give my Baby Boy a special hug from his Mommy…Debi
My sympathy to the Moody family. I enjoyed working at the fire department with Jack.
Wayne Bryson
Weaverville,NC
Barbara and family: I worked at Asheville Fire Department with Jack and I retired there after 30 years. I had the pleasure of seeing and talking with Jack a while back. Jack was a very special person to every one and will be missed. He is in Heaven today in God’s hands. Angels are singing today because he is a part of our family. No more pain or sorrow, only happiness. We will pray for you and your family until we all meet Jack again, to be separated no more. May God bless all of you, Charles and Joan Birmingham.
I am sure that Jack is in the place where I want to be and maybe just maybe he and I can play like we did many years ago with Carolyn and carol.
We always called him ‘little jack’ because he was smaller than us but as life passed by he became a man large as they come, a true man among men.
As long as God gives me breath he will be with me and his memory will be with me when my name is called to join with him then once again we will be as children never to part.
I am sorry that life will not allow us to be there to share in the sweet sorrow of Jack being lifted up to his father but I will be along in a little while and then we will put the shackles of this life aside and see his face again
Love Sandra and Bill Moody
Dear Cheryl, I was sad to hear of the passing of your dad. I will be praying for you and your family during this time. I know that God will comfort you as only He can.
Love, Lynette
We are truly sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with your family.
Jerry & Kathy Snowden
We are truly sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with your family.
Jerry & Kathy Snowden
Stuart & family – Jack was a great man and a positive influence to all he knew. He taught me much at AFD, for which I will always be grateful. May God comfort and keep you all during this time. You and your family will be in our family’s prayers.
Barbara and Family,
We are so very sorry to hear of Jack’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Let us know if there is anything we can do for you.
Stuart and Family I worked with Jack for many years at the Fire Dept. I remember most the things he taught me and how he always treated other people with kindness and respect. I will miss him very much. I will keep you and your family in my prayers knowing we will all meet him again in Heaven.
Stewart and family:
My thoughts and prayers over the passing of Jack. Many years ago I had the pleasure and privilege of working with him at the AFD. I always remembered Jack as a good, forthright man, a stand-up guy. My condolences.
John Butler
My Uncle was the most special person I have ever been blessed to know. He was a gentleman who could always make you smile. When my brother passed away, he was a steady rock to lean upon. When my father joined my brother, his was the voice I sought. Comforting and reassuring. Although we were across the country from each other, I always looked up to this wonder of a man. Uncle, you take my heart with you. I love you.
Kayla
Stuart and Family:
We are very sorry for the loss of your Dad. We are praying for you and your family during this time.
Gary and Cindy Cornett
Dear Moody Family
Carroll and I met Jack and Barbara
at North Asheville Baptist Church and we quickly became special Friends.We partisapated in all our 55+ group, preparing for and decorating for our group events, planning trips, having lunch once a month, enjoying our christian fellowship together.
Jack was a kind loving friend who loved to play pranks, tell funny joke’s,and laugh. we will always remember the trip we made with them to arkansa to visit Barbara’s family for thanksgiving,we had a wonderful time there, then to top it off we went to Branson Mo. to see the sights and show’s.
We are so thankful to have known Jack and to have him as our friend. He is missed in our lives.
Darlene and family,
Just want you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers as you walk through this difficult valley. It’s so comforting to know that Jesus, the light in the valley will walk right along side you to love and strengthen you one day at a time. Love and prayers, Shirley
Dear Moody Family: We were shocked and saddened when we heard the news. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
The Steve Brown Family
I know how much Darlene loved her father. She talked about him all of the time at work. I never met him, but I know he was a great man, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. I am deeply sorry for your loss.
We are very sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our prayers.
Barbara My heart and prayers go out to you and the family. I want to express my condolences for the family on the passing of Cousin Jack. God bless. Patty Davis Hamlin
The loss of a friend I wish I had taken time to know better. Over the years he was all ways there when family losses occurred. God bless.
Bob & Judy Creasman
Barbara Moody & Family,
I remember Barbara and Jack from when we attended South Buncombe Baptist Church. You folks are in my prayers. I know we will see Jack again someday now that he is home with his Lord and that he is not suffering anymore.
Aloha Oe Uncle~
Ha’o wau ia’oe (I will miss you).
Barbara, Tanya, Shelly and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. I know what you all are going through right now, but I hope you know that Jack is looking down on all of us and smiling!! I have alot of great memories of growing up with you guys and Jack was a major part of that.
Sincerely, Charlene
Barbara, Shelly, Tanya and Family,
I am sorry to hear about Jack’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.