Marlon Burton Moody

Marlon Moody passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at the age of 102. He was born in Long County on October 14, 1924, and had lived in North Carolina before moving to Glennville in 1974.

Mr. Moody built a career of responsibility and dedication. In North Carolina, he served as Superintendent with the North Carolina State Ports Authority. After moving back to Glennville, he became co-owner of Quick Trucking Company. Through his work, he was known as a dependable and committed man who gave his time and effort faithfully.

He will also be remembered for the simple pleasures that brought him joy. He enjoyed fishing and gardening, and he especially loved to share the bounty of his garden with others. Those who knew him appreciated his quiet nature, easygoing manner, and mild temperament. His presence was calm and reassuring, and he leaves behind the memory of a life lived with humility and kindness.

Mr. Moody was a member of Watermelon Creek Baptist Church and is preceded in death by his children, Robert Moody and Sandra Moody Braddock Kisz; his siblings, Maurice Moody, Terry Moody, Roxie Carr, Margaret Kicklighter, and Bobbie Brannen.

He is survived by his loving wife of 84 years, Juanita Kicklighter Moody of Glennville; son, Wayne Moody of Glennville; 16 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends beginning at 12:00pm on Sunday, October 25, 2026, with the funeral services to follow at 1:00pm from the Chapel of the Glennville Funeral Home with the Reverend Steve Miller officiating.  Interment will be in the Watermelon Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Ron Braddock, Kobe Braddock, Danny Anderson, Ronnie Brannen, Ned Gross, Bob Driggers, and Bruce Kicklighter.

Glennville Funeral Home has the honor to serve the Moody family.