Leon Moody

Leon Moody

Morganton, NC - Leon Moody went home to be with the Lord and passed on January 16, 2026 at the age of 86. He had been a resident at the Magnolia Lane Nursing Home in Morganton, North Carolina, since November 2024.

Leon and his brother, Mel Moody, founded Dublin Christian Academy in Dublin, New Hampshire. He was the principal and teacher at the academy for 30 years, and served as President for 10 years. Mr. Leon, as he was known by his students, taught US History for many years as well as a variety of other subjects. His life and ministry touched generations of students and their families.

The state of New Hampshire recognized his expertise in education, appointing him to leadership positions on several important New Hampshire state commissions. Leon served on the Governor's Commission on Education, and served as an original member of the State Commission on Non-Public Schools when it was formed in 1974. He was elected delegate to the 1984 New Hampshire Constitutional Convention

After graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Bob Jones University in 1961, Leon taught sixth grade in Panama City, FL. In 1964, he earned a Master's Degree in Education Administration from Florida State University. Leon accepted an honorary Doctor of Humanities from his alma mater, Bob Jones University, in 1986.

Helping to steward Dublin Christian Academy and investing in its students was his life's work. Together, he and his wife, Barbara, raised four children there and enjoyed many happy memories together as a family. His easy-going manner, humility, humor, and simple, steadfast trust in the Lord will be remembered by those who lived and worked alongside him and by the many students whose lives he touched.

Always a student of history, Leon loved living in New England. He frequently visited the historical sites of the area and was always ready with an historical anecdote. He briefly led New England history tours using the DCA's colonial era buildings as a home base. And of course, he enjoyed rooting for the Red Sox, Celtics, and Patriots.

He was an enthusiastic leader in the Christian school movement, particularly across New England and in New Hampshire. He helped to found both the New England Association of Christian Schools, serving as its President for 21 years, and the New Hampshire Association of Christian Schools, serving as president for 12 years. He also served as an Executive Board Member of the American Association of Christian Schools. He was an advisor to Christian school leaders across New England and the United States.

Leon and Barbara were founding members of Mountain View Bible Church in Dublin, where he served as elder, chairman of the Board of Deacons, and as a lay preacher.

Upon retiring from DCA in 2004, the Lord graciously led Leon and Barb to Maranatha Village in Sebring, Florida. They gratefully embraced the ministry opportunities the Lord provided there and the fellowship of many friends, old and new, who also retired there.

Leon Merian Moody was born to Melvin Eugene Moody and Edith Corilla Moody (Adams) in Miami, Florida, on June 27, 1939. He married Barbara Elise Moody (Ball) on May 30, 1960. They were happily married for 54 years.

He is survived by his four children, Steven Moody and wife Laurie of Morganton, NC; Robert Moody and wife Cyndi of Minto, New

Brunswick; Jennifer Murray and husband Steve of Colorado Springs, CO; Eric Moody and wife Heather of Dublin, NH. His legacy continues in his 14 grandchildren, Bradley (Ashley), Trevor, Shane, Derek, Hannah, Priscilla, Alyssa, Christian, Connor (Jessica), Annelise (Nate), Aspen, Abi, Ethan, Enoch, and two great grandchildren, Nora and Clara.

The family will hold a public memorial service at Mountain View Bible Church on the campus of Dublin Christian Academy in Dublin, New Hampshire on June 30, 2026 at 4 PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to Dublin Christian Academy, 106 Page Rd., Dublin, NH 03444.