Howard L. Moon Sr.

MOON SR. Howard L. Moon Sr., LTC Colonel (Retired), was born February 23, 1930 in Columbus, Ohio. He grew up in "Fly Town" a neighborhood in Columbus with his mother Mary and grandparents Paul and Emma Moon. His grandfather Paul had a profound influence on him at an early age which ultimately led him to achieving tremendous success. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1946 where he served as a Tuskegee Airman. Howard re-enlisted in the Army in 1952 as a commissioned officer, served 20 years and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1972. Howard "Dick" married the love of his life and soul mate Dorothy "Dot" in 1955 and lived a very loving and happy life until his passing. They lived and traveled around the world and his family meant the world to him. He was a loyal, loving, caring and great man. His military and professional careers are exemplary. He served as Controller, Deputy Inspector General and Battalion Commander at Fort Dix New Jersey, and Company Commander at Fort Knox Kentucky. He served as Providence Senior Advisor, and Brigade Logistical Officer, in the City of Hue, Vietnam. He served his country in combat in Korea, and Vietnam during the TeT Offensive. His military service awards include but not limited to the Army Presidential Unit Award, 2 Legion of Merits, 3 Army Commendation Medals, RVN Honor Medal, RVN Cross of Gallantry with Silver Star, Combat Infantry Badge, 2 National Defense Service Medals, United Nations Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, and World War II Victory Medal. Howard earned his bachelor's degree in urban studies and masters degree in education from Rutgers University. He completed Executive Health Policy and Multi-Institutional Management Collaboration programs at Harvard University and an Executive Development program at Cornell University. He served as a Delaware River Port Authority Commissioner where he held the positions of Chairman of the World Trade Committee and Vice Chairman of the Personnel Committee. He was employed as the Director of Policy and Planning, Assistant Director of Personal Health Services, and Director of Alcohol and Substance Abuse in Camden County, New Jersey and the Executive Director of the Neighborhood Health Centers in Trenton, New Jersey. Howard accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior and loved him with all his heart and soul. He passed from this life in his Cherry Hill New Jersey home on February 13, 2010, with his wife and family present. He is mourned by his wife and soul mate, Dorothy; and son, Howard Moon Jr. (Maria); daughter, Rita Qualles (Louis); grandson, Elijah Moon; granddaughter, Gianna Moon; granddaughter, Monique Qualles; granddaughter, Sabrina Hawkins; grandson, David Hawkins; extended family, Gwen Hayes, Ty, Mary, Pat, Sharon, and Jackie Williams, Darnell and Deno Clash; nephews, Alan and Glenn Childs; and a host of great-grands, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to attend Mass of Christian Burial Saturday 10:30 a.m. at Christ Our Light Church, 402 Kings Highway, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, where a viewing will be held 9-10:30 a.m. Entombment Locustwood Memorial Park, Cherry Hill, NJ. Arrangements by MURRAY-PARADEE FUNERAL HOME, Cherry Hill, N.J.