William “Bill” Ernest Moody, 94, of Sweet Home, Oregon passed away Thursday, July 5. He was born in Antler, North Dakota to William E. and Hilma (Ronning) Moody.

He served in the United States Navy as a youth during WWII, serving 20 years. He married Arlene B. Ball on December 21, 1952 in Vancouver, Washington. After his military retirement, he moved to Sweet Home to be closer to family.

During retirement, William found work with the City of Sweet Home as superintendent of water.

He loved fishing, hunting, and going to the Elks Club and the Senior Center. He enjoyed going to local casinos with friends and family. He was very proud of his military involvement and enjoyed events like flying back to Washington, DC.

William is survived by his cousins, John Howery and Kelly Hess of Sweet Home and Brandi Lundegard of Lebanon; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 28, at Sweet Home Funeral Chapel.

Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements.