Mark Erickson (Erick) Moody, age 68, of Knoxville, born March 22, 1950, passed away Saturday, September 22, 2018 at home after a lengthy illness. He served as a Captain in the United States Army. Erick started his career as a microbiologist with the CDC in Atlanta. He practiced anesthesia for over 35 years, which allowed him to travel the country doing what he loved. Erick finished his career working with the Carl Vinson VAMC in Dublin, GA. He had an extensive educational background. He was a graduate of Doyle High School, graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville with a Bachelors in Science Microbiology. Erick attended St. Mary's School of Nursing specializing in Critical Care areas, later continuing his education in Anesthesia at the University of Tennessee. Erick was preceded in death by his parents, D.W and Ann F. Moody; brother, David R. Moody; and his beloved dog, Miss Ming. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Ashley Moody; grandchildren: Brooklyn, Finnley, Lucas, Grace, Landon and Peyton; sister and brother-in-law, Patti and Neill Kennedy; devoted friend, Shawn Campbell; nieces and nephews, Julie and Brian Bivens, Blake and Kristi Moody, Jessica Parrott, Brad and Michelle Parrott; sister-in-law, Becky Lee; cousins, Judy and John Love, Ashley and Jenny Neumann, and Monte Jaffee. Family will receive friends Monday September 24, 2018 from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. at Berry Funeral Home, 3704 Chapman Highway. Family and friends will meet at Sherwood Memorial Gardens in Alcoa on Tuesday September 25, 2108 at 11:00 AM for an entombment service. Father Chris Michelson officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Brad Parrott, Jessica Parrott, Julie Bivens, Victor Truscelli, Katharine Emlen, Shawn Campbell, Neill Kennedy, Wayne O'Brien, Lorraine Cochran, Blake Moody and Ashley Neumann. A celebration of Erick's life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice in memory of Erick. Condolences may be offered at www.berryfuneralhome.com
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