Jack Arthur Moody

Jack Moody, 96, of Siler City passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on August 2, 2024. He was born on August 27, 1927, to J. Lee and Lucy Moody in Moore County. Shortly after, his family moved to Siler City, where Jack was raised and spent his entire life. He grew up during the 1930s and 1940s, and was part of the greatest generation ever. Jack earned the rank of Eagle Scout. After graduating from Siler City High School, he joined the US Navy, serving from 1945-1946 during World War II. Upon completing his Naval duties, Jack graduated from Campbell College, Elon College, and the University of Richmond School of Law. After graduating from law school, Jack enlisted in the US Marine Corps and entered Officer’s Training School at Quantico, Virginia. He served in the US Marine Corps from 1953-1955, where he became a First Lieutenant and served as a legal officer. In 1955, Jack joined his father’s law firm and was later joined by Sam Williams and Todd Roper to form Moody, Moody, Williams, and Roper until his retirement in 1990.

 Jack served in the North Carolina Legislature from 1963-1967 and was appointed by the Governor to the North Carolina Prison Commission and the North Carolina Railroad Company Board of Directors. He also served on the Planters Bank Board and RBC Centura Bank Board of Directors for 24 years. Jack was a member of First Baptist Church of Siler City, where he served as a deacon and lifetime trustee. He was a Rotarian and recipient of the Paul Harris Fellow. Jack was also a member of the West Chatham Veterans Memorial Committee, which established a Veterans Memorial in Siler City. He was a charter member of the Siler City Country Club. He was also a recipient of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, North Carolina’s highest civilian honor, granted by the Office of the Governor.

 After his retirement, he and Mary Helen enjoyed traveling and family beach trips. He took great pleasure in spending time with his four granddaughters and watching NC State basketball and football games with his sons. He enjoyed reading war novels and the Wall Street Journal. He looked forward to his daily breakfast at Brownie Lu’s, where he enjoyed the company of his friends. He also loved a good bowl of ice cream.

 In addition to his parents, Jack is preceded in death by his sister, Orrell Moody Clark and husband, Carl. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Mary Helen; son Barden and wife Laura, granddaughters Maggie and Lucy of Siler City; son Lee of Siler City; son Stephen and wife Katie, granddaughters Jocelyn and Sawyer-Grey of Johns Island, SC; sister Marsha Moody Mitchell and husband Wiley of Williamsburg, VA; and several nieces and nephews. 

 The family is deeply grateful to his caregivers for their exceptional and devoted care during his illness. We also extend our heartfelt thanks to the Hospice care team for their kindness and support.

 Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 314 N 2nd Ave, Siler City, NC, 27344 and Liberty HomeCare and Hospice Services.