Church Leader Moffett Dies of Injuries Sustained in Accident
Billy Joe Moffett, 81, died Sunday, June 12, 2011 following an accident in Cleveland, Tennessee. The former department leader and state overseer passed away with his family at his bedside.
Nearly three weeks ago, Rev. Moffett was the victim of an accident at a local home improvement store where a customer inadvertently back into an outdoor register stand. Three other customers were injured in the incident, but all survived and have been released from local hospitals.
An ordained bishop in the Church of God, Moffett served as an evangelist and pastor in the states of Kentucky, Georgia and Tennessee. His pastorates included Mableton, Ga. (1956-1967), Doraville, Ga. (1967-1972) and South Cleveland (1984-1986). He was state overseer for the Churches of God in Colorado/Wyoming (1972-1976), Maryland/Delaware/D.C.(1976-1980), and South Georgia (1980-1984). He also served as the director of the Department of Benevolence and superintendent of the Church of God Home for Children. In his later years, Rev. Moffett served as senior adult pastor at Mount Paran North Church of God. He also served as chairman of the Chaplains Commission and co-chair of the Benefits Board.
Rev. Moffett was preceded in death by siblings Clyde Moffett, Mildred Grantham, Doris Robinson, and Hazel Williams; and two sons, Timothy and Mark Moffett. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ailene Moffett; daughter Reba Morris and her husband, Gregory; son Brad and wife Melissa Moffett; and grandchildren Sean Morris and Morgan Moffett.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday June 14, 2011 at 2 p.m. at the North Cleveland Church of God. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 11-2 p.m. at the church prior to the service. Interment will be held Wednesday June 15 at 11 a.m. at the Mount Harmony Memorial Gardens in Mableton, Georgia.
Because of Rev. Moffett’s involvement in founding the following ministries, the family requests that memorials be given to the New River Ranch or the Heart of Florida Ranch for troubled boys.
Grissom Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. To send an online condolence to the family, please visit www.grissomfh.net.
