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Ray Moon Obituary
Knoxville, TN
Ray Moon, age 90, of Knoxville, passed away on Tuesday April 21, 2015 at Parkwest Medical Center. He was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church, attended Sunday School at West Haven Baptist Church, served in the US Army Air Corps during WWII along-side his twin brother, Jay, and was an avid western style square dancer for over fifty years.
Ray is preceded in death by his wife, Doris King Moon and nine brothers and sisters. He is survived by his son, James Ray (Anne) Moon; daughter, Jan (Chuck) Powell; grandchildren, James Ray (Elizabeth) Moon, Jr., Bob (Amy) Moon, Greg (Chris) Moon, Jodi (Rick) Patterson, Chris (Shelly) Powell, Mike Powell; seventeen great-grandchildren; his partner Eillen Lynch; several nieces and nephews and his loving companion and special dog, Taco. The family will be receiving friends at Bethel United Methodist Church, 2004 Amherst Road, Knoxville, Tennessee 37921 on Monday, April 27th from 5:00-7:00 pm. Funeral service to follow, officiated by Dr. Rev. Bruce Spangler and Rev. James R. Moon, Jr. Condolences may be offered at www.highlandmemorialknoxville.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Ray Moon
April 29, 2015
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dan eldridge
April 29, 2015
WHAT A GREAT GUY,GOOD MAN.ALWAYS A KIND SMILE,GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY,AND FRIENDS.
GOD HAS HIM.NOW WALKING THE STREETS OF GOLD.HOLDING GODS HAND.
Wayne Keener
April 27, 2015
Jim so sorry to hear about your Dad. I lost my Dad 5 years ago and I still miss him every day. Judy and I will be praying for you and your family.
April 27, 2015
Jim, Jan and Eileen:
Our prayers are with you.
Love, Don and Belinda Jones
Sharon Smothers
April 26, 2015
Eileen, Joe and I are praying for you and all the family. Mr. Moon was a delightful man.The two of you were wonderful together. He will be missed by everyone.
April 26, 2015
I am sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Edith King
April 26, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Judith Hensley Fleenor
April 26, 2015
Dearest Eileen...I was so sorry to hear of Ray's death. I know that he was a blessing to you as you were to him in these latter years. I extend my condolences to his family members as well and pray that the Comforter will abide with each of you thru this difficult time. Much love. Judy Hensley Fleenor
Ralph & Marlana Ford
April 26, 2015
You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Perry Duncan
April 23, 2015
Jan, Eilene, and family, our thoughts are with you. I am so very sorry for your loss. I am grateful for the opportunity to get to know Ray. May God comfort your hearts always. Love, Perry, Teresa, Meredith, Daniel, Mackenzie, Micah and Allison
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