Gary-Moats-Obituary

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Gary Wayne Moats

Madison, Alabama

Aug 4, 1949 – Jan 12, 2023

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August 4, 1949
DIED
January 12, 2023
LOCATION
Madison, Alabama

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Poet, painter, and great storyteller, Gary Moats was born in Nashville, Tennessee on a hot summer day. He grew up there with his parents and big brother and attended Montgomery Bell Academy (class of 1968). His gift of humor led him to make lifelong friendships. Many were made at the...

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Thoughts and prayers to Carol and family...so many fond memories of Gary...Dale's Southern Grill

Gary,Carol and Deborah were the best S. Clause,Mrs. Clause and chief elf ever while at Saint Mark.

Gary used to call on me when he worked for the Birmngham News. I was a heavy advertiser to support our five paint-wallpaper stores. Gary was very good at his job and a pleasure to work with. Praying for his family.

Gary was always so much fun to be around. He had so many idiosyncrasies from wearing gloves to put a cricket on a hook to unplugging every appliance in his house upon his exit. He was quick with an Irish Coffee or a Maui Moats. When Carol came into his life all the Fruits and Bugs were so happy. There are just so many stories that could be told! Gary may you rest in peace in that big Commune in the sky! Carol, Deborah and family you will be in our prayers and please find comfort in...

He was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed. Thinking of you all and praying for you.

I'll never forget the hours spent with Gary listening to his stories. Always entertaining and fun. He will be missed. Thank you Gary for taking such good care of my sweet sister Carol and sweet niece Deborah. We love you very much . Susan and James Brummett

Carol may God bless you & your family in this time of sorrow !

Hey Carol, Do Da Dunne here as Gary would say, or Mike for short. Gary is one of the best friends I have ever had and I have more stories than I can remember about some of our escapades while I was at the Tennessean and even after I left. The times we had make me laugh every time I think of Gary. I am mad at myself for not reaching out more, I never thought about anything happening like this. I guess it will make me more inclined to reach out more. Carol, when thing settle down I will...