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- Andrew "Andy" Moody, 85, a Monacan Indian dropped his body July 1, 2007, in the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center.
Formerly of 102. E. Locust Street, Johnson City, Mr. Moody had been a resident of the Asbury Place before entering the hospital. He was a native and lifelong resident of Johnson City and a son of the late Charles and Reecie Brantley Moody.
Mr. Moody was a veteran of the US Army serving in World War II in the 35th Combat Engineers Regiment and Battalion, both in construction of the Alaskan Highway and in the European Theatre where he received a Purple Heart. He was a faithful and longtime member of the Locust Street Church of Christ where he had served as a Deacon. Mr. Moody was in the construction business for many years. He was a well-known swimmer at the Legion Street pool for many years and had never met anyone who he was not friendly to. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Moody and three brothers, Augustus Brantley and Niles and Fred T. Moody. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Eva Mae Green Moody of 102 E. Locust Street, Johnson City; two daughters, Estelle Moody and Charlotte Bennett and her husband Bob all of Johnson City; a granddaughter, Diana Laws and her husband Rick; the light of his life a great-grandson, Caleb Elisha Laws; a brother, Brad Moody, Johnson City; a sister, Frances Smith, Johnson City; a special cousin, Daisy Branham; a very special friend, Louise B. Howard, Bulls Gap, TN and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service for Mr. Moody will be conducted at 7:00 PM Thursday, July 5, 2007, at Locust Street Church of Christ with Ministers Billy Jack Smith and Jeffrey Campbell officiating. A prayer will be offered by Ricky Laws. Graveside services will be held 11:00 AM Friday, July 6, 2007, in the Monte Vista Memorial Gardens. Military Honors will be accorded by the VFW Post #3382 Color Guard of Kingsport.
Pallbearers will be Daryl Fred Moody, Gary Moody, Doug Green, "Little" Andy Moody, Ricky Laws, Elmer Harmon, Jim Potter, David Godsey and Howard Burnette. Honorary Pallbearers will be Dr. Harold Burnett and Dr. John W. Langenbrunner. Family, friends and pallbearers are asked to meet at the cemetery by 10:50 AM for this service. The family will receive friends at the church Thursday, July 5, from 5:00 until 7:00 PM. The family would like to give special thanks to all of the nursing staff at Asbury Place for the wonderful care they provided for Mr. Moody during his illness.
Condolences may be made online at www.wadugger.com. Woodall-Anderson and Dugger Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 108 W. Watauga Avenue, Johnson City is serving the Moody family.
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1921 - 2007 (85 years)
