Dr. McCoy Moretz

1957 - 2021

Dr. McCoy Moretz
January 17, 1957 - March 10, 2021
Beverly Hills, California - Dr. McCoy "Mac" Lee Moretz, of Beverly Hills, CA was born January 17, 1957 in Newton, NC. He died after a brief illness on March 10, 2021 at the age of 64 in Los Angeles, CA. He was the son of Charles Hugh Moretz and Kathleen Morris Moretz of Newton, NC. Grandson of Joseph Alfred Moretz and Elizabeth Leonard Moretz of Hickory, NC. He raised his family of five children in Atlanta, GA.
Mac is survived by his brothers Charles Hugh Moretz, Jr. (Nancy King) of Redding, CT, and John Morris Moretz, (Marilyn) of Hickory, NC; his former wife, Teri Duke Moretz of Los Angeles, CA; and his children, Brandon McCoy, Trevor Duke, Colin Edward Charles, Ethan Morris, Chloë Grace, all of Los Angeles, CA. He was pre-deceased by his daughter Kathleen Janette (Katy Jane).
Dr. McCoy Lee Moretz completed his pre-med studies at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC. He graduated with honors from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, GA, and continued his surgical internship and residency at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. He began his private practice in Atlanta, GA, then relocated to Beverly Hills, CA, where he founded F.A.C.E. of Beverly Hills, specializing in innovative and revolutionary cosmetic surgery procedures blending western surgical techniques with traditional oriental and herbal medicines. He recently expanded his practice to Hickory, NC, co-founding Vitality Surgical Center and Infusion Hydration Center.
Dr. Moretz was voted one of the 'Top Facial Plastic Surgeons in America' by the Consumers Research Council of America for 2012, 2014 and 2015. He was also honored by Rotary International with the prestigious title of Paul Harris Fellow.
Mac was active in local and international charities. He provided pro-bono surgeries for the Mending Kids Foundation, an organization that provides life-changing surgical care to children in 54 countries worldwide, giving them transformational surgeries that help them have a chance at longer, healthier, and happier lives. Mac was also an active member of the Southern California Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. He served as a Ringside Physician for the California State Athletic Commission, and served as the advisor to the board of several health and lifestyle brand companies.
Since the age of ten Mac knew he wanted to be a doctor. As a youth he achieved Boy Scout Eagle Scout status and wanted to make the world a better place. During his scout years he summited Mt. Fuji in Japan. As an undergraduate at UNC, he joined and lettered playing on their fencing team.
However, success isn't just what you accomplish in your life; it's about what you inspire others to do, leaving a lasting legacy, a legacy that inspires others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more. He was affectionately known, was an excellent surgeon, a kind mentor, and a true friend. He always got joy out of helping and teaching others. This translated to his patients and he treated them all as if they were his best friend. He laughed, joked, hugged, listened, and cared for their every concern.
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou
A private memorial service has been celebrated. A North Carolina memorial service is being planned for later this summer.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations in memory of Mac to the following:
https://www.mendingkids.org