Charles Clifton Moody was born July 10th, 1928 in Fayetteville, Arkansas and passed from this life July 17th, 2023 at the age of 95. Charlie grew up in Fayetteville, Arkansas where he graduated high school and then joined the Army National Guard. He spent two years with the 5th Armored Division in Germany, where he served as a cook in the mess hall. Memorable to him was a particular Thanksgiving when the General spontaneously came to inspect the turkeys he had roasted for his fellow soldiers. Seventy‐five years later, he would still beam with pride at the General’s approval and glowing remarks. His years after the military were spent as a machinist with Boeing and Cessna in Wichita, KS, eventually returning to Fayetteville. There he settled into a life of worship and service at Center Street Church of Christ. God gifted Charlie with a beautiful voice that he used to lead congregational singing in addition to his gift to lead heartfelt, grateful prayers.

Charlie was an avid outdoorsman and hunting & fishing were a big part of his life. He achieved the Triple Trophy award from the state of Arkansas when he was 88! ‐ harvesting a Whitetail Deer within a single season by each of the three legal hunting methods – rifle, muzzleloader and archery‐crossbow. He equipped a woodshop to be envied by most men and honed his skills at woodworking. His attention to detail showed his fine craftmanship in the beautiful pieces he created. When he wasn’t outdoors or in his woodshop, you could usually find him immersed in watching some type of sports on TV ‐ ALWAYS his beloved Arkansas Razorbacks, if playing, but any football, basketball or baseball would do. He could talk Razorbacks stats and recruiting with the likes of Paul Eells or Chuck Barrett…for hours. If he wasn’t doing any of these things, you could probably find him eating something sweet. Usually, it was a big bowl of Blue Bell vanilla ice cream with chocolate syrup. Afterwards, he’d stop by the candy jar to stuff his pockets with handfuls of Hershey’s Kisses leaving a trail of empty wrappers along the way.

The beginning of the rest of his life began in May 1997 when Charlie married the love of his life, Margaret Dampier. At almost 70, he instantly became a devoted, adoring husband and spent the next 26 years of his life alongside his beloved Margaret either traveling or establishing their mountainside home overlooking Fayetteville. He was an invested grandfather, putting his excellent woodworking skills to use crafting wooden rocking horses and treasure boxes for his grandchildren. He embraced Margaret’s family as his own with all their idiosyncrasies, filling a very big void for many.

Charlie was a true gentleman ‐ upstanding, gracious, kind and polite. He rarely uttered a word of complaint, rather offered up his quick wit and sense of humor even in his last days. He was truly a consistent man of God and leaves behind a desirable legacy. He lived a blessed life and will truly be missed.

Charlie is survived by his wife of 26 years, Margaret Dampier‐Moody of Gainesville, FL, sister Wanda Peterson of Fayetteville, AR, stepchildren: Kim Dampier (Dan) of Fayetteville, AR, Bret Dampier (Zena) of Gainesville, FL, Tamara Scott (Mark) of Utila, Honduras and grandchildren: Victoria Hittle, Ellery “Queenie” Dampier, Ciera Rosemore, John Tyson Dampier, Rachel Worden, Zachary Dampier, Ashton Dampier and Alison Wooley and several nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents Terry W. Moody and Phoebe Hazel Sivage Moody, brothers, Travis Moody and Leroy Moody and his sister Althea Moody and a nephew.

Funeral arrangements will be handled by Beard’s Funeral Chapel. A memorial service will be held at Center Street Church of Christ on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 10am. Honor Guard services will follow at 1:30pm at the Fayetteville National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Gospel Tracts International, 2125 N. Center St., Fayetteville, AR 72701 or to Center Street Church of Christ, 310 W.Center St., Fayetteville, AR 72701.