Col. Douglas E. Moody, USAF (Ret.)
January 2, 1937 - March 3, 2019
Warner Robins, GA- Warner Robins, GA – Col. Douglas E. Moody, USAF (Ret.), 82, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at his residence. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at Burpee-Scott Memorial Chapel & Crematory. Funeral services celebrating his life will be held on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at 11:00 am at Burpee-Scott Memorial Chapel & Crematory with full military honors. Col. Moody will be entombed with his wife, Sue, at Magnolia Park Mausoleum. Reverend Scott Hagan will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Heart of Georgia Hospice, 103 Westridge Dr, Warner Robins, GA 31088.
Col. Moody was born on January 2, 1937 in Shawnee, OK to the late Daniel Wheaton and Cora Agnes (Statham) Moody. He faithfully served his country in the United States Air Force where he achieved the rank of Colonel. He worked as an engineer in the defense electronics industry and taught at Mercer University in the graduate and undergraduate engineering programs. Col. Moody was a former director at MERC (Mercer Engineering Research Center). He started the Future Scientist and Engineering Club at Russell Elementary. Col. Moody was a very successful and accomplished individual and was very involved in various professional and civic organizations until the end of his life. He served and worshipped at Bonaire United Methodist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sue (Haley) Moody and his son, Jack Moody.
Left to cherish his memory are his children: Laura Moody of Warner Robins, Cindy Randles (Richard) of Warner Robins and Joe Moody (Genia) of Kathleen; 5 grandchildren: Claire, Rebecca, Glenn, Joseph and Preston; 3 great-grandchildren: Delilah, Ryder and Jax; brother: Clyde Moody (Betty) of Brookhaven, MS.
Please visit www.burpeescottmemorialchapel.com to sign the online guestbook and to view the video tribute for the family. With honor, Burpee-Scott Memorial Chapel & Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.

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Published by The Telegraph on Mar. 5, 2019.

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Neal Painter

May 23, 2025

Colonel Moody was my first USAF Squadron Commander in 1978; I was a 2nd Lt. His energy, wit and thoughtfulness were unmatched. I know I'm a little late to extend my condolences, but I check the web periodically regarding certain people, and he was one of them. I'll never forget him or his family.

Marco Reyes

March 18, 2019

It was a pleasure to meet a genuine human being and a true patriot.
You lived your life on your own terms, simple, brave and strong.
Rest in peace my friend, may a flight of angels sing you to thy rest.
Marco Sergio Reyes

Julie Nguyen

March 6, 2019

I was a student of Dr. Moody's. Thank you Dr. Moody, you were - and will always remain - an immense inspiration. May you rest in peace and respect.

Julie Julius

March 6, 2019

Laura and Family,
It was an honor to know your parents. I think I've known them (and you) since mid 80's. Old Crows brought us together, and then working with Doug at MERC showed me even more what a super guy he was. He will be missed. I was blessed to see you both at Theatre Macon last year, and we sat with him at the Crow Christmas Party 2017. I am so sorry for your loss, and I will keep you all in my prayers during this difficult time. Much Love,

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Daniel Hopkins

March 6, 2019

I took all of Dr. Moody's classes. I still cannot believe how clearly he could remember things from 20+ years ago. His radar knowledge was unlike anything I had ever seen. I hope I become just half the engineer that he was.

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Kathleen Gildea

March 5, 2019

Your dad was one of the finest men I've known. A modern day "Atticus Fench" indeed. Just a lovely person. Fine husband, father, friend. He will be deeply missed.

March 5, 2019

Sorry for your loss may there be comfort in knowing that god cares for you. 1peter 5 :6,7

Marie and Ernie Munson

March 5, 2019

So sorry for your loss. We loved your daddy!! We will miss him so much. Our choir had him narrate
several times. Won't b at visitation because of our Ash Wednesday service at church. Hopefully will make Thursday. Love to all u kids!

John Akridge

March 5, 2019

Dr. Moody was a great teacher, inspiration and contributor to the Defense industry. He taught passionately and had plenty of real world experience to back up each lesson. He will be greatly missed by many.

Ian Kistler

March 5, 2019

I worked with Doug at ARINC in 2009. Dr. Moody was a great mentor and all around great guy. Hard to find an engineer in WR that doesn't know him.

Zhen Li

March 5, 2019

I was a student of Dr. Moody. He told us a variety of stories of his life experience and of all the amazing things he's done. I appreciate him for his lessons and how he gave me a direction of what I want to do for my future.

Ryan Rose

March 5, 2019

I was a student of Dr. Moody's. I took his Electronic Countermeasures class. Some nights I would stay afterwards and he would share with me very interesting stories from his past. I will never forget the things I learned in his class. Rest easy Dr. Moody, I will be forever grateful of the knowledge you shared with me.

George Huff

March 5, 2019

I worked Dr. Moody at ARINC beginning in the fall of 2000. I had only been out of the USAF for 30 days, after serving 27 years. He went out of his way to help me adjust to civilian life and working in a civilian atmosphere. I considered him a great teacher and friend. I salute you sir!

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