William Thomas Moody

Elberon – William Thomas Moody, (Pop), 79, passed away December 12, 2024, following a courageous battle against cancer.
Tom's life started with a passion for farming even as a child and ultimately led him into a career with Newport News shipbuilding retiring after 56 years of service.
Tom never knew a stranger and would give the shirt off his back to help anyone. Like most from his generation he taught himself how to fix and repair almost anything, even to build his own home.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents, George W. Moody, Sr. and Violet Scott Moody, (who affectionately called him "little boy"). Brothers George W Moody Jr. ("boots")and Alvin S. Moody, wife of 44 years Sherry Vassar Moody, brother-in-law Val Keaveny.
Tom is survived by a sister Margaret M. Keaveny, daughters Tammy M. Rollings and Teresa M. Oldenburg, sons-in-law Glenn T. Rollings and Mark Oldenburg. His grandchildren and great grandchildren he gave special nicknames like sugar, sweetheart, baby girl, my little sweethearts, Will, and little girl. Grandchildren, Ashley R. Edge (Greg), William G. Rollings (Christina), Autumn S. Oldenburg (Dre), Madeline K. Oldenburg, Grace L. Oldenburg, Elizabeth R. Oldenburg, great grandchildren, Scarlett A. Danley, Madison J. Rollings, and Cairo A. Foster (expected granddaughter Zoey W. Edge). Many sisters and brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces and extended family.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM Monday, December 16, 2024 at the Moody, family cemetery in Elberon, Virginia. Pastor Alex Crocker officiating. Following the service, there will be a reception at Surry Baptist Church.
Donations and expressions of sympathy may be made to the Moody family cemetery fund at Primus Bank, Surry, Virginia and Surry Baptist Church, P.O. Box 147, Surry, Virginia 23883 c/o Anita Logan. R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home and Crematory Wakefield Chapel is serving the family.