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Warren Moody

1939 - 2016

BORN

1939

DIED

2016

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Metcalf & Jonkhoff Funeral Service

4291 Cascade Road SE

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Warren Moody Obituary

Warren Moody

Warren Moody, passed into the Kingdom of Heaven on December 9, 2016 leaving behind the pain and suffering he had endured here on earth. He got his wish and was able to be with his loving wife at home when he passed away. He was born April 15, 1939 to the late David L. Moody and Florence Taff Moody in Tallahassee, Florida. He was also preceded in death by his brother Wayne Moody, sister Marcia Moody Roberts and daughter in law Debra Moody. He is survived by his devoted wife Janice Houser Moody. They met at Florida State University and were married 51 years. Warren also left five children to mourn his passing. From Sarasota, FL his daughters Melinda Yarling and Lee Anne Hansard. From Grand Rapids, sons David Warren Moody Jr. and William Lee Moody and from Houston, TX daughter Jennifer (Ray) Moody Green. Warren loved and adored his 13 grandchildren, Sara Driscoll, Ben Yarling, Sage Hansard, David W. Moody III, Alexa Hansard, Natalie Moody Doyle, Cameron Moody, Anna Moody, Sydney Green, Renatta Green, Andy Kleeves, Samantha Moody and Hunter Moody. He also will dearly miss three great grandchildren Isabella Dykema, Declan Doyle and Caroline Doyle. Warren owned Telephone Message Center from 1966 until he retired. The business included an answering service and eventually the introduction of pagers, car phones and cell phones. He served his association of answering services as state president and national president. Before Warren's eye sight diminished he was an avid reader and was also a 40 year member of Cascade Hills Country Club. Weather permitting you could find Warren playing golf with his buddies. A few games of gin a week was also on the schedule. He also enjoyed spending the last 15 winters with his wife Janice in South Florida. He will be greatly missed. The funeral service will be held 11:00 A.M. Thursday December 15, 2016 at the Metcalf & Jonkhoff Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the John Ceslestino Scholarship Endowment Fund, 420 Oak St., Prakken 101, Big Rapids, MI 49307 or to the Spectrum Health Renucci Hospitality House, Spectrum Health Foundation, 100 Michigan NE, MC004, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.

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Published by Tallahassee Democrat on Dec. 13, 2016.

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Anne Gray

February 5, 2017

I will miss you so much, Warren. You made me laugh quite often. I will never forget your humorous and yet, such deep, caring side. Family meant everything to you. Miss you bunches!

Anne Gray

February 5, 2017

I pray the Love of God enfolds you during your long journey through grief. With Deepest Sympathy to all of Warren's Loving Family and I will be honoring Warren's memory forever. He will be sorrowful missed. <3

Jeff Lobdell

December 17, 2016

The Lobdell family would like to pass on their condolences to the Moody family. We will miss our beloved neighbor and Golf Club friend. Warren was a wonderful man who always brought a smile to our faces when ever we saw him. Regrettably we were unable to attend the service because we were out of the state at the time. God Bless You Warren!

Raymond Baggarly

December 15, 2016

Warren was on of my favorite people. Susan and I are sadden by the news of his death. We became buddies through our national trade association. Warren was gracious to introduce me to his network of friends, family and associates and he mentored me as we served together on various committees and workshops around the country. Warren was never all work, we had our times on the golf course and enjoyed roundtables of him holding court, after hours, with friends. I have missed him after he retired and will miss him even more now that he is gone. Susan and I extend our heartfelt sympathy to Janis and Warren's family.

David Roberts

December 15, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Mary Helen Mcneff

December 15, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Mary Helen Mcneff

December 15, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Michelle (Hahn) Wilson

December 14, 2016

My condolences to the Moody family. I remember when he would play the guitar and sing to his children and made them smile. What a great father!

Denise VanGessel

December 13, 2016

Warren was a great boss when working at Telephone Message Center. On Thanksgiving and Christmas he would bring in dinner for the staff, not a sandwich but the meat and potatoes type of meal. One of the best men I ever knew. He treated everyone with respect and appreciated his staff.

einer konggaard

December 13, 2016

Good Bye Warren,
your old friend and golfing buddy
Einer

Jeff Beckett

December 12, 2016

Our condolences to the Moody family. Warren was a Rock Star and will be missed.

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