Charles W. Moody, Jr.

Mr. Charles Wilburn Moody, Jr., 70, of Newnan, Ga, passed peacefully Friday, March 17th, 2023, in care of Sacred Journey Hospice.

Mr. Moody was born in Fort Campbell, KY on September 4, 1952. He was preceded in death by his father Charles Wilburn Moody Sr., who served in the US Army in the Korean War and Vietnam War, mother, Beverly Ann Moody-Ladd of Woodriver, IL, son, Charles “Chuckie” Wilburn Moody, III of Palmetto, GA and his dog, Missy. Mr. Moody attended Barber school in 1973, where he proudly cut Neil Diamond and Elvis Presley’s hair. He started working for the City of East Point Police Department in April 1981, and retired in October 2007, after 26 years due to medical issues. He also worked for the Georgia Tech University security department from 1983-1986 where he enjoyed attending the football games and being able to ride in the Ramblin’ Wreck. Mr. Moody was a simple man, with no need for material things. His family was always his prized possession. He spent every normal day with his wife of 46 years and cherished television shows they watched, especially his favorite - Gunsmoke. He was also Elvis Presley and the Atlanta Braves’ biggest fan. He was a determined man who was bound by his own ways, did not do business on the phone and feared the word organic.

Mr. Moody’s legacy lives on through his wife, Dale Moody of Newnan, GA; children, Tammy Moody of Pasadena, TX and Tracy (Aaron) Moody-Hernandez of Newnan, GA; sister, Sharon Kay Hall of Moncks Corner, SC; brother, Jeff Moody of Alton, IL; grandchildren, Jessica Elliott of Dumfries, Scotland, Britney (Shaun) Ewing of Nashville, TN, Damon (Jordan) Moody of Newnan, GA that is currently serving in the US Army, Brian Elliott of Palmetto, GA, Evan (Hailey) Knight of Newnan, GA, Camron Knight (AKA Schoolboy) of Newnan, GA, Max Hernandez of Newnan, GA, Jaxon Moody (AKA Poppa’s sidekick) of Newnan, GA, great- grandson, Ashton Moody, great-granddaughter, Lakelyn Moody, of Newnan, GA as well as countless family, friends and extended family.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at Hillcrest Chapel with Pastor Alan Henderson and Pastor Morgan Gravely officiating. Interment will follow in Holly Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The family requests that those attending the visitation wear an Atlanta Braves shirt in his honor and those attending the funeral service wear blue or red.

Damon Moody, Brian Elliott, Evan Knight, Camron Knight, Max Hernandez, Jaxon Moody, Joey Schoendorf, and Robbie Wright will honorably serve as pallbearers.

The family would like to extend our appreciation to DaVita Kidney Care, Dr. Vishal Ratkalkar at Georgia Renal & Hypertension Care, Nurse Sarah at Piedmont Newnan Hospital ER, Sacred Journey Hospice for the care and comfort through an unfortunate hardship. The family would also like to extend a special thank you to Nurse Michelle Moody at Sacred Journey Hospice as she held my sweet Daddy’s hand as he took his final breath. Your kindness has left an impression on the hearts of the entire family. Thank you.

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