George Linden Moxon

Longtime Fort Lauderdale attorney, George Linden Moxon, 83, died on Aug. 29, 2016, after a long illness. Mr. Moxon, an avid sailor, leaves his adored and devoted wife of 57 years, Sally (née Ferrell) Moxon, and three daughters Shelly Lehman, Hope Tucker, both of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and Diedre Godfrey (William) of Seattle, Washington. Mr. Moxon, a Chicago, Illinois native, is also survived by grandchildren Lance, Emily, and Lauren Lehman, Andrew and Grant Tucker, and Spencer, Karen, and Brian Godfrey. He is survived by his sister, Hope Taylor (Clifford), of Spring Lake, Michigan. Mr. Moxon, who is the son of the late Dr. George W. and Florence (née Guillory) Moxon of Chicago, Illinois, was also preceded in death by his brother, Mr. Peter Moxon, and brother-­in-law, Joseph M. Ferrell, Jr. He is also survived by sister-­in-laws, Iris Ferrell, Lynette Baker (Wirt), and nieces and nephews Karol Hatch (Dan), Charles Baker, Patti Carlson (Steve), and Pamela Yeo (Richard); Fred Lutter. Mr. Moxon attended Latin Day School (Chicago, Ill.), Choate Prep School (Wallingford, Connecticut), and received his bachelor's degree from Harvard University class of 1955. He earned his J.D. degree from the University of Miami Law School in 1959. While attending law school full time George clerked in the evenings for the FBI. And, on occasion, was asked to be the driver for J. Edgar Hoover when Mr. Hoover visited the Miami FBI Office. Mr. Moxon was also a U.S. Army Korean War veteran. In addition to a successful career as a trial attorney, Mr. Moxon as City Attorney for Sunrise Golf Village, and as an Eminent Domain attorney for the Ft. Lauderdale airport expansion and Nova schools. George was a longtime member of the Coral Ridge Yacht Club and a member resident of the Ocean Reef Club of Key Largo. Mr. Moxon was known for his wry sense of humor, love of jazz and classical music, and art. At Harvard, George was also involved in the Hasty Pudding Club and religious and political organizations. In addition, he played Crimson's football, basketball, track & field (hammer thrower), sailing, squash, and rifle teams. But most of all, Mr. Moxon was known for his love of family and mentoring activities of his cherished children and grandchildren. The Memorial Service will be held on October 16 at 1:00 p.m. ­­ All Saints Episcopal Church, 333 Tarpon Drive, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. 33301. A Celebration of Life will immediately follow the Memorial Service. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Vitas Health Care Foundation, 5420 North West 33rd Avenue, Suite 100, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. 33309. Arrangements entrusted to Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care, you may visit our website, www.bpfamilycare.com to leave a condolence for the family.