Reverend David “D.C.” Conrad Moody Jr., 90, stepped into the presence of Jesus on November 23, 2025, finishing a long life shaped by faith, grit, and a deep relationship with God. Born in Mayflower, Arkansas, to David Conrad Moody Sr. and Gladys Moody, he spent his 90 years walking a path uniquely his own, never swayed by trends, never driven by approval, only by conviction.
On September 15, 1953, he married Etta Marlene Willis, the love of his life and faithful partner. For more than 70 years, they built a family and a legacy together: three children: Roger Dale, Tony Allen, and Cynthia Gail, six grandchildren, and eighteen great-grandchildren.
Rev. Moody gave nearly five decades to preaching the gospel. He traveled as a full-time evangelist, ministering in churches across America and abroad, sharing the message that shaped every part of his life. Later, he pastored Cabot Apostolic Church for 26 years, leading with steady conviction and Godly wisdom. His life and ministry are preserved in the book A Friend of God: Life & Ministry of D.C. Moody. Proceeds go to missionaries in Brazil, continuing his passion.
Before ministry became his full-time calling, D.C. served in the Army National Guard and later became a renowned cattleman. He built some of the finest herds of Brangus cattle in the country, relying on instinct, experience, and that special gift he had for seeing quality where others couldn’t.
He enjoyed the outdoors with a horse beneath him, or a fishing pole in hand. He rode horses well into his late seventies and spent many peaceful hours pursuing bass and crappie. And though he used simple words, he filled conversations with humor, unforgettable sayings, and a dry wit that could catch anyone off guard.
What defined him most, though, was his walk with God. Brother Moody wasn’t just a preacher, he was a man who knew God deeply and personally. His wisdom was God-given. His convictions ran deep. He stood for truth with a courage few possess. He was fiercely loyal to those he loved and unshakable in the face of adversity.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his cherished wife, Etta; and his son, Roger. Surviving family includes his children, Tony and Cynthia; his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and his siblings, Dale (Joyce) Moody, Emily Lewis, and Ray (Claraetta) Moody.
His favorite hymn, “What a Friend We Have in Jesus,” was more than a song, it was the testimony of his life.
