Ralph was a City Council Member, First Baptist Church Deacon, Assistant Superintendent for Mobil, Mobil Safety Coordinator, a Carpenter, World War Artillery Sargent, A part of Battle of the Bulge and Korean War Sargent. He will be missed dearly.

Ralph is survived by his niece, Glenda Thedford Williams of Baytown, Tx, along with many lifelong friends.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Yvonne Moody, parents, Ila and Clint Moody, son, Mark A. Moody; two sisters, Florence

December 13, 1924 — March 18, 2025

Thedford and Evelyn Smith; two brothers, Dale Lamar Moody and Lee Clinton Moody, Jr.

Pallbearers will be Pat Stuart, David Weber, Jim Lopez, Carlos Mesa, Justin Jalomo, and William Gerald. Honorary pallbearers are Ed Goad, James Wilkerson, JW Wier, Dennis Jurosky, Wesley Koop, Steve Riddle, Clyde Kazmir, and Johnny Henderson.

Services for Ralph Aldridge Moody were held on Monday, March 24, 2025, in the First Baptist Church of Edna, with the Funeral Service at 2 p.m., and the Burial followed in the Memory Gardens Cemetery in Edna. Reverend Robert Krause officiated..

A special thank you to Hospice of South Texas Dornburg Center of Compassion, Dr. Mier, Pam, Melissa, Monta, Anna and Elsa, you were so compassionate, caring and loving. We will always remember you.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to Hospice of South Texas Dornberg Center of Compassion, 1005 Mallette Dr., Victoria, Texas 77904.

Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna. 361-782-2221. www.oaklawnfhednatx. com