John D. Moody, age 68 of Batesville, died Tuesday, January 5, 2020 at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati. Born November 10, 1952 in Batesville, he is the son of Mary “Pat” (Nee: Ratz) and Albert “Bud” Moody. He married Elaine Doll July 27, 1977 in Batesville. John served in the Marines during the Vietnam War and following the service he would go to work at the Romweber Furniture Factory. After the factory closing in 2009, he worked for the Hill-Rom Company until retiring.
In his younger years John enjoyed fishing and deer hunting, however he would develop an interest in history and through the years became the family historian with his genealogy work. He also liked volunteering at the Batesville Historical Society sharing the area’s history with visitors. What he loved most was his grandchildren and spending time with them.
He is survived by his wife Elaine; daughter Desiree Moody of Batesville; son Sean Moody of Batesville; mother Pat Moody of Batesville; sisters Gretchen Cline of Batesville, Melinda Trenkamp of Enochsburg, Bonita Hobbs of Greensburg, brothers Michael Moody of Greensburg, Bryan Moody of Cincinnati and grandchildren Lane Moody and Caden Lehman.
Visitation is Saturday, January 9th from 10 – 11:30 a.m. at St. Louis Church. The current Governor’s mandate requires all attendees wear a facemask and observe physical distancing. The mask must cover the individual’s nose and mouth at all times. Funeral services will follow at 11:30 a.m. with Rev. Stan Pondo officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with military graveside rites conducted by the Prell-Bland American Legion Post #271 and the Ripley Co. V.F.W. Post #3183. The family requests memorials to the Batesville Historical Society or the Doris A. Brelage Nursing Scholarship. For online condolences go to www.weigelfh.com.