T. Elwood Moon, Class of 1945, passed away Tuesday, July 14.

His amazing obituary:

T. Elwood Moon March 11, 1927 - July 14, 2015

 

In the early morning hours of July 14, 2015, Elwood passed away peacefully in his sleep, beside his loving wife. He was 88 years old.

T. Elwood Moon was born in Marion County, West Virginia on March 11, 1927. He was the son of Thayer Junior Moon and Mary Virginia Slusser Moon.

After graduating from Monongah High School, Elwood felt privileged to serve his country in the United States Army. At the close of World War II he served as T-4 Finance Clerk, primarily in France. Stories from his time in the service were among his favorites to tell his grandchildren; he was proud to have the honor of serving his country.

In 1951 Elwood partnered with friend Harry Bane to start a Barrackville business, Bane and Moon Heating. Even after retirement, he continued as president of the business until his death.

He became an active member of his community, serving with the Volunteer Fire Department and playing on the Pop Time Softball League.

He married his long-time sweetheart, Reva Mae Offutt, in 1957. He enjoyed woodworking in his spare time and built the home where they raised their two children. His children remember him praying daily at his bedside for his family and friends. He became a member of Fairmont First Church of the Nazarene in 1942, serving through the years as choir director, board member, and in many other capacities. He dedicated untold hours to help build their current facility. He loved the church and felt a special calling to teach, faithfully teaching Sunday School for over 50 years. Elwood loved people and his ministry was far reaching. The Summersville Nazarene Camp Ground had a special place in his heart.

In addition to his parents, Elwood was preceded in death by his brothers-in-law R. Dale Offutt, Virgil Radcliffe and Race Tolbard; and sister-in-law Alma Offutt Radcliffe.

Elwood is survived by his wife, Reva M. Offutt Moon; sister, Glenna Moon Offutt; son and daughter-in-law, Rodney and Charlotte Moon; daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly and Donald Kincell; five grandchildren, Marcy Turner and husband Adam, Jared Moon, Kiri Kincell, Keely Kincell, and Kelsie Kincell; two great-grandchildren, Jude Turner and Baby Turner; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Zella Offutt Tolbard, Beulah and Willard Johnson, and Russell and Glafre Offutt; and many loving cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Memorial contributions may be made to the West Virginia Nazarene Camp Future Fund, c/o Reverend Dennis K. Yingling, 835 Washington Pike, Wellsburg, WV 26070.

The family will receive friends in the First Church of the Nazarene, 1604 Morgantown Avenue, Fairmont, WV 26554 on Thursday, July 16, 2015 from 2-8 pm and Friday, July 17, 2015 from Noon-1 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the church at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Larry Barkley officiating. The committal will follow in the Mt. Zion Cemetery & Mausoleum. Full Military Funeral Honors will be conducted at the cemetery by the Marion County Military Veterans Council.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.FORDFUNERALHOMES.com