Tuesday, July 5, 2016 8:57 am

James Vernon Moody, age 83, of Rocky Mount, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2016. Born in Wake County on November 13, 1932 he was the son of the late William Loney Moody and Dora Moody Floyd. He was preceded in death by his brother, Edward M. Floyd.

He is survived by his wife, Irene Mitchell Moody of 64 Years; his daughter, Vicki M. Hicks; one grandch ild; sister-in-law, Linda Floyd of Rocky Mount.

A committal service will be held at 1 p.m. at Rocky Mount Memorial Park, followed by a celebration of Vernon's life on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at 2 p.m. at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 1217 Bethlehem Road, Rocky Mount, with Pastor Jerry Jackson officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the Fellowship Hall.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Vernon's name to the St. Paul United Methodist Church, 1217 Bethlehem Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27803 or the American Cancer Society, 930 B Wellness Drive, Greenville, NC 27834.

Arrangements by Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Rocky Mount.