of Jonesboro, AR
October 12, 1934 - September 20, 2017
JONESBORO - Charles M. ''Skip'' Mooney, Sr., 82, of Jonesboro left this world on Wednesday, September 20, 2017. He was a lifelong resident of the community.
Skip Sr. was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Estelle Dowdy and stepfather, John E. Dowdy, of Jonesboro. He lost his wife of 55 years, Mary Carolyn (Witcher) Mooney, in 2011.
He is survived by his daughter, Danon Carolyn Fisher and his sons, Charles ''Skip'' Mooney, Jr. and Michael Mooney; three grandchildren, Sarah Elizabeth Baber (Barrett) of Franklin TN, Charles ''Chase'' Mooney, III and Jordan Meador (Ray) of Jonesboro and three great grandchildren, Brooks Marion Baber, Elliott Elizabeth Baber and Samuel Ray (Rhys) Meador, III.
Skip Sr. was a graduate of Jonesboro High School, and Arkansas State College, class of 1956. He was a member of the Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity. He graduated with a ROTC commission as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army and married Mary Carolyn before moving to Fort Carson in Colorado Springs. After returning to Arkansas, he attended the University of Arkansas School of Law in Fayetteville and earned a Degree of Bachelor of Laws and he was admitted to the Arkansas Bar in 1961. That year, he started his legal career as an associate with attorney, James E. McDaniel, before being elected as the City Attorney for Jonesboro for two terms. He served as President of the Craighead County Bar Association in 1967. He was issued a Degree of Juris Doctor from the University of Arkansas in 1969 and he served as the President of the Lions Club of Jonesboro from 1970 to 71. He had been in private practice for 56 years, becoming a prominent Arkansas lawyer while building a legacy for his family. He was licensed to practice in all Arkansas state courts, the Arkansas Federal District Courts and the U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit. During his career he was a law partner in Ward & Mooney, Mooney & Boone and in 1999 he and his son, Skip Jr., established the Mooney Law Firm, P.A., a third generation litigation firm, where he worked until his recent demise.
Skip Sr. represented thousands of families and businesses as well as mentored many attorneys in Northeast Arkansas. The help he had received from others in establishing his own career was a great lesson that he never forgot and he paid it forward many times. He was respected by his peers in his profession throughout the state of Arkansas and he was loved by so many as a caring person. He was a member of the Craighead County Bar Association, the Arkansas Bar Association and he had been an Arkansas Bar Foundation Sustaining Fellow since 2001.
Skip Sr. was a great son, father and grandfather who provided substantial support and love for his family. He was so admired and loved by his family that one son and both of his granddaughters chose to follow in his legal footsteps. He exemplified all that a family could ask for in a family leader. He loved interacting with people and was known to most of his childhood friends as ''Skippy''. He had a way of making everybody around him feel special and he enjoyed socializing at the Craighead County Courthouse, the Jonesboro Country Club and the Elks Lodge. His favorite pastime sport was horse racing and he spent many seasons with his friends at the Oaklawn Jockey Club.
A private family burial will be held at Keller's Chapel Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 26, 2017, in the Atrium at the First United Methodist Church of Jonesboro starting at 11:00 a.m. followed by a memorial service at 1:00 p.m. in the sanctuary.
Pallbearers serving are Chase Mooney, Ray Meador, Barrett Baber, Bill Sims, Kent Arnold and Bill Bristow. Honorary pallbearers are the members of the Craighead County Bar Association.
John Miles, senior pastor of the First United Methodist Church of Jonesboro, will be the celebrant.
The family requests that lasting memorials be made to the Mary Mooney Memorial Scholarship c/o Out of the Dark Inc., 818 E Matthews Ave, Jonesboro AR 72401.
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32 Condolence(s)
James Larkins Sr.
Sunday, February 11, 2018
My heart feels empty for not being able to say good-bye. You will be missed. I am a better person for having met you. I helped a stranger change his flat tire. I met a friend who returned the favor 100 fold.
Sherry Craig
Friday, December 22, 2017
very sorry for your loss
Patricia Westbrook Knowles
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
I have many fond memories of your dad at your house as we were growing up. I remember how Danon could twist him around her finger. 😉 My thoughts and prayers are with you. Tricia
Johnny Jones
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
I was deeply sadden to hear of Skip Sr passing. My very deepest condolences to Skip Jr, the rest of the family and friends. May he rest in peace.
nancy nelms
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
I'm so sorry for your loss. He was a friend and adviser to me all my adult life. I'll always remember the colorful stories around the break table in the clerk's office, a highlight to any day. I will pray for God to give you comfort in the days ahead.
John Marcom Jr
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
My whole family will miss your dad so much. He was always there for my parents and my sister and me during some very tough as well as some very good times. Love to you all.
John
David & Diann Landis
Monday, September 25, 2017
We are so sorry for your loss. He was a fine man and very respected by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Unfortunately we will not be able to attend, but you all will be in our thoughts and prayers.
MICKEY BRIDGER
Sunday, September 24, 2017
SKIP, DANON, & JILL SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF YOUR FATHER. HE WAS SO SPECIAL TO SO MANY PEOPLE. HE WAS SO PROUD OF HIS CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN. PLEASE FIND CONSOLATION IN KNOWING HE IS WITH MARY AGAIN. R I P CHARLES MOONEY SR.
Kathryn J. (Kitty) Cherry
Sunday, September 24, 2017
To all the family,
I loved him all of my life. And all my family has joined me in that love... he will be missed and there will be a 'hole in my heart' for he was TRULY my friend.. May God bless and keep you and may you find comfort and strength in the coming days.
Kitty
Guy Ransom, Jr.
Sunday, September 24, 2017
My sincere condolences to the family of "Skip." I first met Skip in 1961 when he was in law practice with Jim McDaniel. From the first I liked him as a person: through the years I grew to like him even more and respect him, not only as an attorney, but as a person. I also liked his wife, Mary, as a person. Both were sincere in their respecting other people. Skip always had a smile and a "glad to see you attitude! He will be missed by all who knew him.
Lisa manthey watkins
Sunday, September 24, 2017
I am very sorry to hear of Mr. Mooney's passing. I had the pleasure of meeting him a few months before my mother passed away in 2008.He had been her attorney for many, many years. He was so very kind to her and she trusted and respected him deeply. My condolences to his family.
Erma Brady
Saturday, September 23, 2017
So sorry to learn of Skip's death. He and I went way back and he always reminded me that we began our working career about the same time. Jonesboro has lost a fine man.
Melva Goad
Saturday, September 23, 2017
I'll miss this sweet man, I've known him all my life and he helped me in a few good & bad times always with such a wonderful sweet personality.
May he Rest In Peace
Dot Johnson
Saturday, September 23, 2017
Tina Grace
Saturday, September 23, 2017
I have loved your dad from the first time I met him.
Terri Ledbetter
Saturday, September 23, 2017
So sorry for his family. I adored him. Funny, classy, admirably man. Blessing to all who knew him.
Suzanne Gibbard
Saturday, September 23, 2017
Skip always had kind words and a welcoming smile. I knew him for many years and always looked forward to seeing him. He was an excellent attorney who cared deeply for his clients. He will be missed!
John rose
Saturday, September 23, 2017
Mike, I am so sorry about your loss. Our prayers are with your family.
Nancy Chrisman
Saturday, September 23, 2017
So sorry to learn of Skip's death. I always admired him and was so impressed with him all the way back to his days as city attorney and afterwards when he was representing people who had issues before the council. He was brilliant and will be sorely missed. I'm in Texas and won't be there for his service, but know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Paul Culbreath
Saturday, September 23, 2017
Lowell Chrisco
Saturday, September 23, 2017
He will be greatly mlssed.
Jerri Brown
Friday, September 22, 2017
Skip Sr. was a mentor since I first became in the legal field in 1975. He was a very special person who never failed to enlighten, support, or make a day brighter with his smile. I am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers and hoping all your wonderful memories soothe your loss as I know he is still watching over you from his heavenly home.
Brenda & Linnie Richardson
Friday, September 22, 2017
Prayers and hugs for your family! I though so much of Skip he was a good man. I am very sorry for your loss!
Betty nix
Friday, September 22, 2017
My husband and I knew him a long time ago he was a very nice and sweet car I'm so sorry
Rev. Tony Griffin
Friday, September 22, 2017
My mom and dad thought the world of Skip, and he was so kind to me when I began to practice law. I am praying for the family and giving thanks for his life.
Jeannette Robertson
Friday, September 22, 2017
Skip Sr was always a welcoming person to young attorneys and so many new members of our community . He shared his wisdom freely and always extended a helping hand to those in need. May God be with his family in this time of sorrow. I know He will be watching over his family.
Greg Woods
Friday, September 22, 2017
I'm so sorry to hear of Skip’s passing. Loosing a loved one is never easy. I lost my dad in 2010, and my mom in 2012. After my losses, reading Revelation 21:3,4 gave me real comfort. It says: And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away. I hope reading these verses also give you comfort during this difficult time. GW
Larry Duke
Friday, September 22, 2017
Skip was the biggest help I had in Jonesboro by opening portals to business expansion and personal life. No other person was as valuable to me in my business and personal life. Truly a great and wonderful person. He will be greatly missed.
Marilynn Robinson Pickler
Friday, September 22, 2017
What a tremendous loss ! His Zest for life will be sorely missed by everyone who knew him. It was my pleasure to consider him my friend.
Annah Brower
Friday, September 22, 2017
Jordan, Skip, Jr. and Mrs. Jill,
I am so sorry for the passing of Mr. Skip, Sr. but I know heaven has another angel now. Such a sweet man in the short time I had the opportunity to know him. Always smiling and kind. I am praying for you all and for the many weeks to come.
GOD bless you.
Jerry Hawkins
Friday, September 22, 2017
So sorry for your loss! Skip was a fine man. What better way to be remembered.
Freddie Ann Miller
Friday, September 22, 2017
To the family of Skip Mooney, Sr.: Your father was such a wonderful man and a good friend to our family. I will always remember being able to talk with him about anything in the world. He protected my mom and our family in the time of our need and we will never forget him. Our prayers go out to your family.