Dwight Moody

Dwight Scott Moody, a loved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and husband has passed away at his home in Red Oak, Texas. He was a former long-time resident of Kingsville, TX having served as the entomologist for the King Ranch for over 20 years. He was known as Scott to his family and friends who will miss him dearly. He loved farming, loved to fish, hunt and play golf and was an avid reader, often reading more than a book a day. He obtained his BS in Entomology from Texas Tech University, his Masters from Mississippi State University, and doctorate from Texas A & M University in College Station. His life in Kingsville was rich with friends. He retired from the King Ranch and relocated in 2001 to Red Oak, TX where he enjoyed several years of fishing with his brother Ron at Richland Chambers Lake. He was born May 30, 1945 in Meridian TX to Dwight L. Moody and Letha Ila Scott Moody. Both his parents predeceased him. He grew up in Weinert, TX and attended school as a youth in that small community where his father farmed and his mother taught school. He enjoyed a close relationship there with his brother Ronald (Ron) Moody and it was their time on the farm that led to his love of farming and chosen profession. His brother Ron and wife Ginger who survive him now live in Streetman, TX. He often spoke with fondness of his friends and past in the Weinert community, and of those who remained in the surrounding area. He is survived by an extended family of cousins in the Abilene area. He is also survived by his wife Linda of Red Oak, TX, daughters Cyndi Byrum of Austin, TX, Jennifer Colley of Bastrop, TX, son Dwight E. Moody of San Antonio, TX and step-sons Damon Sicore of Los Gatos, CA, and Jason Sicore of Lancaster, TX. He has two grandchildren and 5 step-grandchildren and he enjoyed the relationship of his three nieces and their families. The family is planning a private memorial with date still pending. They have asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in memory of Scott to the Weinert Cemetery Assn., Weinert TX 76388. Services are under the direction of Wayne Boze Funeral Home, Waxahachie, Texas. Wayne Boze Funeral Home Waxahachie | Cremations | Memorials | Ellis County Texas