William Brian Moody

William Brian Moody, 52, was born on December 25, 1963 and peacefully passed away in his home on March 27, 2016. He was born in Charleston, SC, son of William Arthur Moody, Jr. and Audrey Blackmon Moody. He was married to Maribeth Fordyce Moody and father of William Brian Moody, Jr. (Sydney) and Benjamin Arthur Moody. He was grandson of William Arthur and Estelle Atkinson Moody and John Edward and Edna Copeland Blackmon, all deceased. His in-laws, Donald Lee and Marlene Paluzzi Fordyce survive him.

Brian was known for his integrity, candor, pragmatism, quick wit and infectious smile. Brian's favorite pastime was tailgating. It was his ideal day... family, friends, Maribeth's food, and Clemson Football. He loved more than anything to spend time with his two sons, who he considered to be his best friends. He was a 1982 graduate of Middleton High School and 1986 graduate of Clemson University, where he earned his degree in Administrative Management. He was owner and managing partner of Moody & O'Neal CPA's and Advisors. Brian was also a member of the SC Association of CPA's, American Institute of CPA's, and a registered representative with Oppenheimer and Company, Inc. Formerly, he was Managing Partner of Gamble, Givens and Moody LLC and Dixon Hughes Goodman LP (Charleston Office).

Brian subscribed to the principle that one should make the community that you live in better than when you found it. He accomplished this by serving on various boards and committees. He served on the Charleston County School Board from 1996-2008 and Chairman 1999-2000. Brian was the Chairman of the Board of the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce 2005-2006, and served on the Board of Directors. He was also a member of Trident United Way's Alexis de Tocqueville Society, SC Tax Realignment Committee, Governor's Committee for school bus privatization, Volunteer Center Board of Directors, Operation Sight Board of Directors, Youth Services of Charleston and The Mayor's Children's Cabinet.

A member of John Wesley United Methodist Church since early childhood, Brian served terms as Treasurer and was the Chairman of The Capitol Campaign. He enjoyed teaching the high school youth Sunday school class, as well as playing on the softball and basketball teams.

Survivors in addition to his immediate family: Alison (Tom) Moody Johnson, Brantley (Julie) Moody, Gregory (Karen) Fordyce and Julianne (Wade) Fordyce Griffin. Nieces and Nephews, Copeland and Boyd Johnson, Samantha, Zachary and Steven Moody, Isabella and Nathan Fordyce, and Lily Griffin. Great Aunts Elizabeth and Ann Blackmon. Great Uncle, Edgar Blackmon. Aunts, Dotty Short, Nancy Moody, and Barbara Scott and Uncle Terry (Peggy) Blackmon. Cousins, Tommy Taylor, Jr., Cheryl Blackmon, Matthew Blackmon, Kathy Lamb McCoy and Robert Lamb. He was predeceased by Johnny Blackmon, Uncle and Susan Taylor Demko, cousin.

His visitation and funeral service will be held at John Wesley United Methodist Church, 626 Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC 29407. Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 31, 2016. His Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 1, 2016. Following the service there will be a private burial at Magnolia Cemetery. ARRANGEMENTS BY J. HENRY STUHR INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.

Memorials may be made in Brian's honor to John Wesley United Methodist Church, ATTN Brian Moody Memorial Fund, 626 Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC 29407 or Clemson University through the Brian Moody Memorial Fund, Clemson Foundation, 155 Old Greenville Highway, Unit 105, Clemson, SC 29631.