Fred L. Moody, 80, of Mount Carmel, passed away Thursday October 26, 2023, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital surrounded by his family.

A funeral service will be held Saturday November 4 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Short Funeral Home, with Pastor Daniel Moore officiating. A burial will follow in the Browns Cemetery in Browns, IL.

The visitation will be Saturday from 12 noon until the time of service at the funeral home.

Fred was born to the late Rolla and Edith (Hilbird) Moody on November 5, 1942, in Vincennes, IN. He graduated from St. Francisville High School and entered the US Navy. After serving his country for 20 years, Fred retired from the Navy. Fred married Lorretta Campbell on May 30, 1967, in St. Francisville, IL. Surviving is one son Roger (Jeanne Greuel) of Browns, IL. Also surviving are seven grandchildren Andrea Renne, Heather Roxanne, Autumn Rose, and Caleb Allen Moody; Nathan Greuel, Chelsea Veree and Taylor Lou Roosevelt. Fred is also survived by his brother Francis “Speed” Moody. Preceding him in death are his parents, daughter Lynnette Roosevelt, and a sister-in-law Sylvia Moody.

Fred was a welder/pipefitter. He loved spending time with his family. He enjoyed working with his hands, doing woodworking and stained glass.

Condolences may be sent to www.short-cunninghamfh.com

Short-Cunningham Funeral Home is honored to serve Fred’s family.