Raymond Francis Moody
1925-2006
Raymond Francis Moody was born Jan 8, 1927 in Massard, Sebastian Co., Ar. to
Oran & Pearl Elizaabeth Goldie Waters Moody. September 30, 1944 Raymond married
Margorie Mae Taylor in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. There is a divorce record
for them in Sebastian Co., Ar. July 3, 1946 but apparently they re-married. I have found no
marriage record for them, first or second.
January 8, 1945 Raymond registered for the military draft at Fort Smith, Sebastian Co.
Ar. May 5, 1946 he enlisted in the US Army for a term of 1 year. WWII was over September 2, 1945
so he did not serve in WWII, but after that.
Raymond Francis Moody passed away March 4, 2008 at Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was buried
in Rose Lawn Park Cemetery in Fort Smith.
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Raymond F. Moody, 81, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2008, in Fort Smith. He was born January 8, 1927, in Massard, Arkansas. He was co-owner of Raymond F. Moody State Farm Insurance Agency with his beloved wife, Margie "Marge" Moody, who predeceased him in October, 2007.
During his lifetime, Raymond served in the U.S. Army, and was a decorated veteran of World War II
. After serving his country, he returned to his beloved bride, Marge in Fort Smith, where he
became a cab driver for Black & White Cab Company. He also worked for Harding Glass Company,
and then began his insurance career with Life of Georgia Insurance Company. In May of 1961.
Raymond and Marge opened Raymond F. Moody State Farm Insurance Agency. Raymond paved the way
for many State Farm agents in this area, and set an example of excellency in service to all of
his policy holders for over 47 years.
Raymond was a 32nd Degree Mason, a member of VFW Post 8845, received the Legion of Honor
Insurance Award, the Ambassador of Life Travel Qualifier, together with many other State
Farm Insurance awards. He most recently was a recipient of the 2006 Spirit of The Frontier Award. presented to him by Mayor Ray Baker on behalf of the City of Fort Smith.
Raymond was an avid golfer, and took great pride in teaching his grandson, Bryon Shumate, his
"professional style" of golf. He and Marge had many great friends, and they lived life to the
fullest in their 63 years of marriage.
Raymond is survived by his loving daughter, Sherry Shumate, his son, Paul Moody, his
Grandchildren, Bryon Shumate and his wife Missy, Jennifer Weege and her husband, Scott,
and Patrick Moody and his wife, Jeannie. He is also survived by four great-grandchildren,
and a host of great friends.
Funeral service will be at 10:00 A.M. Monday, at Lewis Funeral Chapel, with burial at Roselawn
Cemetery in Fort Smith.
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