The Rev. John P. “Jack” Moody, 94, a native of Colonial Heights, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2020.
He was the son of the late George A. Moody Sr. and Madeline Smith, and was also predeceased by his two brothers, George and Frank. He is survived by his nieces and nephews.
In 1948, he married his sweetheart, Lily May Trakas of Petersburg.
In 1943, at 17, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He served aboard the LST 75 as an Electrician’s Mate 2nd Class and gallantly participated in the first wave attack on Omaha Beach, D-Day, June 6, 1944.
An online detailed sketch of his life can be found on the website of Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Home, Saluda.
The family extends special thanks to all his friends who helped enrich his life over the years.
The funeral service will be announced at a later date, due to the current coronavirus crisis.
