Harry J. Moody, 87, of Rossburg, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2017, at Village Greene Health Campus. He was born December 30, 1929, in Darke County, Ohio, a son of the late Clark Leroy and Laura (Shook) Moody.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Dan and sister-in-law, Becky Moody, Lee Moody and Jim Moody; and brother-in-law, JC Waymire; and a step grandson, Logan Starline.
Harry retired from New Idea in Coldwater after 45 years of service. He was a horseman his whole life and shared that love with his children, grandchildren and brothers. He would take his family, and anyone who would follow, to the horseman's camp at Brown Co. Indiana State Park for hours of trail riding. Harry was a wonderful grandfather. He could always be counted on to be at any sporting event they were participating in. June was the center of his world and he never wanted her out of his site. Harry was a faithful husband, loving father and supportive grandfather. Harry had a fighting spirit and would never give up. He was his family's protector and mentor. He leaves a hole that will never be filled. He will be missed.
Harry is survived by his wife of 65 years, June (Matthieu) Moody, whom he married June 10,1952;his sons and daughter-in-law, Tom (Cindy) Moody of Rossburg, and Don Moody of Ansonia; his daughters and sons-in-law, Connie (Dave) Starline, Tammy (Todd) Klipstine, both of Ansonia and Kathy (Bob) Wagner of Versailles; Grandchildren, Emily Moody, Mindy Ward, Clark Moody, Dylan Moody, Logan Moody, Andy Howdieshell, Danielle Allen, Nathan Riffell, Heath Riffell, Quenton Riffell, Tyler Starline, Chad Wagner, Craig Wagner, Eric Wagner, Adam Klipstine and Chance Klipstine; 40 great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren with one more on the way; his sister, D'Arleen Waymire of Greenville; sisters-in-law, Bea Moody of Greenville, and Gail Moody of Ansonia; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, October 23, 2017 at Oliver Floyd Funeral Home, Greenville, with Pastor Coleman Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Greenville Township Memorial Garden.
Friends may visit Sunday, October 22,2017 from 2 to 5 PM at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Care, 1350 N. Broadway, Greenville, OH 45331.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.oliverfloyd.com