Horace Andrew Moody

Horace Andrew Moody, 80, of Lake Charles passed away at 11:58 PM on Monday, January 6, 2020 in his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Moody was born on September 11, 1939 in Greensboro, GA where he lived until settling his family in Lake Charles in 1967. He proudly served his country in the US Air Force. Mr. Moody worked at PPG for 33 years as an operator and machinist and retired in 2001. He was past President of the Machinists Union. Mr. Moody was a Godly man and was a dedicated member of Victory Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon.

He was a devoted husband who took special, loving care of his wife until her passing in 2017. In his spare time, he enjoyed working in his yard.

Those left to cherish his memory are daughters, Barbara Courville of Baton Rouge, Mylenda Boudreaux (Dewey) of Lafayette, Penny Vincent (Steve) of Baton Rouge, and Joy Liles (David) of Athens, LA; brother, Phillip Moody of Georgia; eleven grandchildren; nineteen great grandchildren; and three great great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Ethel Marie Moody; infant son, Horace Andrew Moody, Jr.; parents, Emma and William Moody; siblings; son in law, Raymond Courville; and grandson, Christopher Allen.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, January 10, 2020 in the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Wayne Dartez will officiate. Burial will follow in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation will begin on Thursday from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM and will resume on Friday from 9:00 AM until the start of the service.