William Decker "Bill" Moody, Jr.

William Decker “Bill” Moody, Jr.

SANTA FE - Mr. William Decker “Bill” Moody, Jr. passed from this life Tuesday morning, April 11, 2023, in Santa Fe.

Bill was born October 1, 1949, in Galveston to William and Bessie (Smyth) Moody, Sr. From an early age, Bill enjoyed being outdoors. He loved fishing and hunting – especially hogs and collecting old western guns. He met the love of his life, Carla, on the beach and in 1979 they were married. Together they raised 3 children who he loved dearly. Bill had an entrepreneurial spirit which led him to open several different businesses throughout the years. He was the proud owner of R&B Aerobics and after 40 years, retired. Bill loved restoring and driving old muscle cars and in his older years became a dodge man. He was particularly proud of his plumeria plants and could grow just about anything.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Bessie (Smyth) Moody, Sr.; wife, Carla Jean Moody; brother, James Moody.

Survivors include his sons, Michael Moody, Mark Moody, Robert Moody and wife, Crystal; daughter, Kim Lowack; brother, Kenny Moody and wife, Cari; sisters, Mary Moody Nordin and husband, Gerald, Cindy Moody; grandchildren, Novalee Marcantel, Isabel Luna, Andy Luna and Christopher Robert Moody; numerous friends and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be Ed Moody, Kenny Moody, Mark Moody, Robert Moody, Gerald Nordin and Donald Simms.

Visitation with the family will be from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 14, 2023, with a funeral service beginning at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of Hayes Funeral Home, 10412 Highway 6, Hitchcock. Entombment will follow at Hayes Grace Memorial Park Cemetery..

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