of Little Rock, AR
May 17, 1920 - January 6, 2010
Halbert Jones Moody, 89, of Little Rock died Wednesday, January 6, 2010. He was born on May 17, 1920 at Lauratown, Arkansas, the son of Benjamin Harrison Moody and Mary Agla Jones Moody. After graduating as Valedictorian in 1937 from Hoxie High School he went on and worked his way through college at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville receiving his Bachelor's in business.
He immediately went on to the Harvard School of Business, afterwards entering as an officer in the United States Naval Reserve during World War II. He was also a veteran of the Korean Conflict and left the service with the rank of Commander.
After the war he married Patricia Jeanne Camp, also from Hoxie where the two, after fifty-nine and a half years of marriage would raise four boys becoming one of Little Rock's established businessmen owning Moody Equipment and Supply Company.
As well, he would be involved in the Arkansas political system that would span over 45 years, beginning as a State Representative of Lawrence County in 1947, later serving as Chief Clerk of the House and then becoming Secretary of the Senate until his retirement in 1995.
He was a member of Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife of over 59 years, Patricia Jeanne Camp Moody; four sons, Keith Jay Moody and wife Pam of Wimberly, Texas, Scott Alan Moody and wife Mary Jo and Ben Robert Moody and wife Melissa all of Little Rock and Mark Anthony Moody of Honolulu, Hawaii; nine grandchildren, Brooke Moody, Ben Moody, Jr., Jason Moody, Summer Moody, Justin Moody and wife Julie, Mary Ann Moody, Daniel Moody, Brian Moody and Christian Moody; four great-grandchildren, Aiden Moody, Mila Moody, Peyton Moody and Justin Bo Moody; three step-great-grandchildren, Jordan, MacKensie and Charlie; a sister-in-law, Bobbie Carolyn Camp; and a host of other family and friends.
Graveside service will be at 1:00 p.m., Monday, January 11, 2010 at Lawrence Memorial Park Cemetery in Walnut Ridge. Arrangements are by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home (501)224-8300.
Memorials may be made to Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, 4823 Woodlawn, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205, or to a favorite charity.
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14 Condolence(s)
Lydia Barnes
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Bill and I are so sorry for your loss. We pray God will bless you with beautiful memories to help ease the pain caused by grief. In His Abundant Love and Grace
Jeanne McDaniel
Monday, January 11, 2010
Pat, You and your family have my sincere sympathy.
It has been my good fortune to know you both.
Jeanne McDaniel
Marilyn Lott Lefear
Monday, January 11, 2010
To Marc, Ben and Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Chris Burrow
Monday, January 11, 2010
Mr. Hal was a true gentleman with a wealth of knowledge, and a delight to work with.
Bill and Laverne Miller
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Bill has very pleasant memories of both of you. I have pleasant thoughts of you playing cupid and the beautiful love story of Margaret and Bill. We love you, Patsy
Mary Kay Stuckey Gray
Sunday, January 10, 2010
My deepest and heartfelt regards to the family and friends of Mr. Moody; with respect especially to Ben and Melissa Moody for their mentorship of myself in modeling at Excel Modeling IMTA 1993. My heart and prayers go out to Mr. Moody's friends and family.
Mary Kay Stuckey Gray
Mark M. Betts
Sunday, January 10, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with all of the Moody families. Mr. and Mrs. M were always good to me and my family and you will always be in my heart.
Mark Betts
Morris Dowdle
Sunday, January 10, 2010
My condolences in the family's loss.
Susan Haley Adams
Sunday, January 10, 2010
To Marc and family - I have you in my thoughts and prayers.
Susan Haley Adams
Mac Lyons
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Hal was a good competitor and frien for many years. He will be missed
Jim Guy Tucker
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Hal was a mentor, a leader to follow, a friend and a man I deeply admired from first meeting him in 1965.
I am grateful for the wonderful service he provided to the people of our State and for the opporutnity to have known and worked with him.
Jim Guy Tucker
cliff hoofman
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Hal was a wonderful person and friend. He contributed much to government in Arkansas.
His knowledge of the Senate rules, helped young members find there way through their first session.
I will always remember him fondly.
Ray and Bettie Pearce
Friday, January 8, 2010
Our deepest sympathy in your loss. May God bless you in this sad time in your lives. The one consolation that we have is that he is in a much better place.
Cathy Harris Henderson
Friday, January 8, 2010
Patsy, Keith, Scott, Ben & Marc,
Sincerest sympathies to the Family over the passing of our beloved Hal.
My Mother instilled in me her admiration & pride she felt for Hal, and of course, her love for the Moody Family. I have always felt that the truest measure of a successful man is the love and respect of his family, and Hal truly knew this success.
Loving thoughts and prayers to all of you,
Cathy