Moody – Lawrence Wilson Moody, age 80, of Callahan, Florida passed away peacefully on August 17, 2024, in Fernandina Beach, Florida. He was born on December 7, 1943, in Jacksonville, Florida to the late Richard Moody and Omie Lawson Moody. A proud Veteran, Lawrence served in the United States Marine Corps, a reflection of his commitment and love for his country. He spent his life embracing the joys of the open road on his beloved motorcycle. Lawrence cherished moments watching his children and grandchildren play softball games at Highlands Little League. An avid reader, Lawrence easily became captivated in the pages of a good novel and took pleasure in playing solitaire on his laptop. He was a fan of Westerns, often found watching them on TV, immersing himself in the tales of the old frontier. Above all, Lawrence loved his family profoundly, a love that was evident in every aspect of his life and the legacy he leaves behind. His presence will be missed tremendously but warmly remembered by all who knew him. Lawrence is preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Hannah Fowler.

Lawrence leaves behind his loving wife Earlene Hartsfield Moody; daughters, Melissa (Marvin) Fowler, Jr., Ellen (Holly) Hamilton; sisters, Edith Crews, Dorothy Hunt; grandchildren, Tiffany Raynor, Amanda Popp, John Taylor, Bobby Brooks, Tyler Brooks, Robin Fowler, Marvin Fowler, III, Rosa Fowler, Richard Moody-Fowler, Hayden Moody-Fowler, Russell Moody-Fowler, Melissa Omalee Moody-Fowler, Chris Raynor, Mark Popp; great grandchildren, Savannah, Merlin, Lenora, William, Trey, Leland, Brantley, Rozlyn, Christopher, Abigail, Isabella.

A Celebration of Lawrence's life will be held on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Nassau Funeral Home with Pastor Danny Baggett officiating. Interment will follow at Jacksonville National Cemetery where military honors will be rendered. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US Hwy 1, Callahan FL 32011, 904-879-1770.