Charles Harold Moody

March 4, 1946 - June 6, 2020

MOODY, Mr. Charles Harold - age 74, passed away, Saturday, June 6, 2020 at his residence. Family Hour 10:30AM Friday, July 24, 2020 from the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 268 North Perry Street, with a Memorial service commencing at 11:00AM. Pastor Douglas P. Jones, Officiating. Family and friends will assemble at 10:30AM Friday at the funeral home. There will be no public viewing. On June 6, 2020, Pontiac, Michigan lost Charles Harold Moody, aged 74, a devoted and beloved spouse, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend and life-long educator and active citizen. Charles perished after recent years of struggles with illness. He was a loving family member to numerous survivors in the Boykins and Moody families. He is survived by Juanita Boykins Moody, his devoted wife of 41 years; they wed in Michigan on April 28, 1979, and she was with him in their home when he passed away. Charles also leaves three children to cherish and honor his memory: Marlon Arlando Moody (Keego Harbor, MI), Lorna Tiffani Moody (Grand Rapids, MI), and Anlando McMillian, Sr. (Mobile, AL). Charles’s third son, Brian Charles Moody, preceded him in death. Charles Moody was a loving grandfather to Marianna S. Moody (Keego Harbor, MI), Aniyah A. James and twins, Braylon O. and Carter B. James (Grand Rapids, MI), and Anlando McMillian, Jr. and Alana McMillian (Mobile, AL). His children and grandchildren affectional called him “Moo,” “Grandpa Moody,” and “GP.” Born on March 4, 1946 in Mobile, Alabama, Charles Harold Moody was the youngest child of George Moody and Minnie-Bell Allen Moody (both deceased). He leaves in mourning his father’s widow, Willie Mae Moody (Atlanta, GA) and four surviving brothers: George Allen Moody (Overland Park, KS), Glenn Moody (Mobile, AL) and Raymond Moody and Brently Moody (both of Atlanta, GA). Five other beloved siblings preceded him in death: John Moody, Vera Moody Fisher, Ronald Boyd Moody, Larry Moody and Essley Jerald Moody, Sr. He had devoted parents-in-law: Emrick Boykins, Sr. (deceased) and Vinnie W. Boykins and Alex Frank and Eliza M. Frank (both deceased). Ten other in-laws also grieve this loss: Sandra (Elick) Shorter, Wilson (Mary) Boykins, Emrick (Hellica) Boykins, Jr., Jackie Earl (Mary) Boykins (all of Pontiac, MI) as well as Catherine E. Moody (Overland Park, KS) and Ellen Moody (Mobile, AL). A mournful extended family of numerous nieces and nephews and their children are represented around the country. Charles’s mourners further include hundreds of Michigan students he served during his 40-year career as a compassionate and influential educator. He joined the Pontiac School District in 1968, when he began teaching at Bethune Elementary School. By the time of his retirement as Principal of Pontiac’s Whitmer Human Resources Center in 2008. Moody had also served Title 1 Administrator and District Science Consultant. He worked as Regional Coordinator of the Hands on Science Outreach, training kindergarten and elementary school teachers to work with young people and to develop and advance science curriculum for K-6 schools. In that capacity, he led student teams to successful representation and placement in area STEM competitions over the years. Charles’s early life in Mobile had inspired his future commitment and leadership to youth, families and residents in the Greater Detroit area. While growing up in a southern family with a strong work ethic and a dedication to meaningful contributions to society, he attended Mobile’s Josephine Allen Elementary School and Central High School. He went on to attend Bishop State Community College in 1966 before moving to Montgomery to study at Alabama State University, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education in 1968. He moved to Michigan as a recipient of a Kellogg Foundation Scholarship, and was awarded a Master’s in Education Administration at Oakland University in Rochester Hills, MI in 1980. His enthusiasm in engineering, science and mechanics manifested in a love of cars and driving, leading him to become a Certified Driver Education Instructor at Wayne State University in 1987. Charles continued to pursue his education and graduating with the 1992 class of Michigan State University, he earned a Master’s +30 in School Administration; this Master’s +30 degree recognizes and honors Charles as an educator who earned 30 hours of university credit beyond his first Master’s Degree. With this academic foundation and a profound respect for children’s curiosity and capacity for growth, Charles shaped the educational and ethical development of hundreds of young people. Including those in his extended family. Charles accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior and united with Welcome Missionary Baptist Church (Pontiac, MI) under the leadership of Pastor Douglas Paul Jones. Charles was a well-read, life-long learner who participated actively in the Urban Investors, Inc., the Toussaint Masonic Lodge, and the Detroit Chapter of the Alabama State University National Alumni Association. He had friends from coast to coast, and he was widely respected for his deep interests in reading, golfing, science and chess and card games, as well as his personal style and exceptional sense of fashion. As many persons have personally shared with family and also noted on his Lawrence E. Moon obituary webpage, he will be deeply grieved and forever by all who knew and loved him. At Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, we value the safety and health of our customers, staff and the general public. Therefore, we will adhere to EXECUTIVE ORDER No. 2020-11 issued by our Governor Gretchen Whitmer, regarding assemblages in the wake of the unprecedented health challenge our state and nation is facing. The Executive Order is as follows: Acting under the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and Michigan law, I order the following: 1. Beginning on April 10, 2020 at 9:00 am, and Continuing Until Further Notices. All assemblages of more than 10 people in a single indoor shared space and all events of more than 10 people are prohibited in this state. A single indoor shared space includes but is not limited to a room, hall, cafeteria, auditorium, theater, or gallery. The prohibition on assemblages set forth in this section does not apply to: We do understand that this may pose a challenge to you and your family, but our dedicated staff is here to help guide you towards making the best decisions in memorializing your loved one.