of Batesville, AR
September 23, 1922 - March 30, 2024
Myrlice Moody was born on Saturday, September 23, 1922 in Mt. Olive, Arkansas to Joseph William Moody and Margaret ''Mag'' Smith Moody. He died on Saturday, March 30, 2024 in Batesville, Arkansas at the age of 101 years, 6 months and 7 days of age.
Myrlice was born of the greatest generation. He was a strong, tough, hard working, good man that was dependable, very kind and unique. He loved to fish and hunt, growing a garden, sometimes as many as three gardens. He loved to cook, especially baking pies. His family loved his pecan pies and key lime pies. He also enjoyed making jewelry, using polished stones and placing them in gold and silver rings and necklaces. He loved wood working and would make wooden toys and give them to children.
He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during WWII, and retired from General Motors Corporation, where he was a supervisor for the automotive parts division for 29 ½ years. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Batesville, serving as president of the church for many years.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Irene Hightower Moody; a son, Robert Jordan; a daughter, Gloria Love; four grandchildren, Debbie Spooner, Ronald Merchant, Daniel Merchant and Ronnie Benner; brother, Vaughn Moody; and sister, Ruby Dale.
He is survived by his wife, whom he married, October 20, 2019, Marlene Bailey Moody; children, Charles Jordan (Linda) of Batesville, Mary Thornton (Don) of Talladega, Alabama, Frankie Bailey (Denise) of Sidney, and Scott Bailey (Shelly) of Melbourne; a brother, Lavaughn Moody (Fern) of Batesville; a sister, Ida Lee of Witt Springs; 11 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; 15 great-great children; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 3, 2024, 10:00 a.m., Roller-Crouch Funeral Home Chapel with Eric Leman, Charles Jordan, and Chad Jordan officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery with military honors.
Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. an hour prior to the service.
Pallbearers are Shawn Rose, Josh Wood, Shane Rose, Kyle Rose, Hunter Courtney and Phillip Sexton.
Honorary Pallbearers are Chad Jordan, Daniel, David and Blake Bailey.
Memorials can be made in his honor to: Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306 or t2t.org.
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16 Condolence(s)
Tommy and Joy Hudspeth
Saturday, April 6, 2024
I am sooo sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers .
Tommy and Joy Hudspeth
Jeannie Pearson
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
I am honored to have met such a great and sweet man.
Ina Provence
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
To all the family !! I am so so sorry for yall's loss !! Prayer now and days to come !!!
Bruce and Patricia Forsyth
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
We served as missionaries for the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints 1967-68 and we could not have served without this good man! We had many a Klondike bar while we were visiting in his home where we were always made to feel welcome. We send our love to his family.
Scott Wahlquist
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Myrlice was a good man and a great friend. My life has been better because he became a part of it.
Kiki Leman
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
I am so glad I got to meet such a great man and get to know him in the short time we have been here.
Anne Campbell
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Brother Moody was a blessing to those fortunate enough to know him. He will be missed. My condolences to Marlene, Mary and the rest of the family.
Joseph Hill
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Charles, you and your family are in our prayers.
Alan Vickery
Monday, April 1, 2024
In our thoughts and prayers,
Phyllis, Aian, Paige, & Andrew Vickery
Charles Jordan
Monday, April 1, 2024
Our family will miss my dad dearly. He was a great fisherman and story teller with a 101 years of history of the area. He was a friend to many and loved his extended family. To know him was to love him.
Charles Jordan
Monday, April 1, 2024
Our family will miss my dad dearly. He was a great fisherman and story teller with a 101 years of history of the area. He was a friend to many and loved his extended family. To know him was to love him.
Galen Schatzman
Monday, April 1, 2024
Brother Moody was a remarkable man and I looked up to him. He has great faith and when he spoke I always learned something.
People were drawn to him because of his kindness and love
He will be missed but there is comfort in knowing he is with his Savior and loved ones and free of his mortal infirmities.
Sister Moody and family, we love you
Lena Byler
Monday, April 1, 2024
So sorry for your loss, Marlene. And I didn’t realize he was Lavaughn’s brother. Prayers for all the family.
Anita Hodges
Monday, April 1, 2024
Oh Mr Moody.... I am sure going to miss your stories your smile and laugh and your wise words to never use my real name and to always say my name is Linda Linda. I will never forget you. Fly high sweet man.
JEWELL NICKELL
Monday, April 1, 2024
UNCLE MYRLICE WAS TRULY ONE OF THE GOOD GUYS. I LOVED HIM DEARLY AND WILL MISS HIM A LOT.
Anna Kunkel
Monday, April 1, 2024
Our family lost a great man. He will be missed by many. He always had a kind word and a special story of the good ole days to share. I will miss him dearly