Charles E. "Gene" Moody, 72, of Linton and formerly of Bloomfield, passed away at 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2006 at Glenburn Home in Linton.

Born Dec. 20, 1933 in Dugger, he was the son of Gerald Moody and Esta Pigg. He was married to Marilyn Kay (Yoho) Moody.

He was a self-employed auto mechanic and attended the Solsberry United Methodist Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.

Survivors include: his wife Marilyn Kay Moody of Bloomfield; three brothers, Dale Moody and his wife Jenny of Washington, Dean Moody of Payson, Ariz., and Jerry Moody and his wife Edna of Springville; two sons, Rodney E. Moody and Fred Moody and his wife Chris, all of California; step-children, Melanie and her husband Todd McCabe of Springville, Mark Hash and his wife Karen of Solsberry, Mike Hash and his wife Barbara of Solsberry, and Monte Hash of Bloomington; a granddaughter Alexis Moody; nine step-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A memorial service will be at a later date

Jenkins & Sons Funeral Home Bloomfield is in charge of arrangements

On-line condolences are available at www.jenkinsfuneralhomes.com.