Charles ‘Ed’ Moody

Charles "Ed" Moody, 52, of Owensville, MO, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2018 at his home.

Charles was born in Ellisville, MO on July 26, 1965, a son of Charles Richard & Edna Marlene (Blue) Moody.

He was the husband of Christa (Bickmeyer) Moody. They were united in marriage on July 14, 1995, in Hermann, MO. Christa survives at their home.

He is also survived by his mother, Edna Moody, of New Haven; by a son, Tim Crawford & wife Christina, of Owensville, MO; a daughter, Ashley Steele; a son, Robert "B.J." Moody & wife Shelby, of Owensville, MO; a sister Sandy Bockting & husband Mike, of New Haven; a brother Rick Moody, of New Haven; a sister Tracy Scego & husband Dwayne, of Washington, MO, a brother Scott Moody & wife LuAnn, of Hermann, his father-in-law & mother-in-law, Dennis & Cindy Bickmeyer, of Hermann, and by seven grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his father.

Charles worked as a union carpenter in St. Louis for 22 years. He then went to work for the State of Missouri, where he was a chief engineer over maintenance for 10 years. He was a former member of the Carpenters Union Local 3202 and of Owensville Moose Lodge. He donated his time at the lodge doing BBQ benefits.

In his free time he enjoyed hunting, boating, helping his kids when they were young with Cub Scouts & Little League activities and spending time with his grandchildren.

Visitation was held Monday, April 2, from 4-8 p.m. at Toedtmann & Grosse Funeral Home, New Haven, where funeral services were held Tuesday at 10 a.m., with Pastor Darrel Deeker officiating.

Burial will be at St. John's Cemetery, Stolpe. Memorials may be given to St. John's Cemetery or Hermann Area Crusade Against Cancer. C/O Toedtmann & Grosse Funeral Home.