Joseph Riordan Moody

He was born to Maxey Dell Jr. and Dorothy (Boyd) Moody on April 14, 1953. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years Alison; two sons, Miles (Emily) and Trevor; two granddaughters, Luna Rose and Eloise; two brothers, Maxey Dell Moody III (Judy Deceased) and Richard Michael Moody (Helen); two sisters, Elaina Moran (Don) and Angel Throop (Jeff); and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister, Dr. Maxine Rowland and brother, Thomas Boyd Moody.

Joe attended Assumption Catholic School and Bishop Kenny High School. He graduated with a degree in History from University of North Florida. He worked with his family at their heavy equipment businesses, Moody Brothers and MD Moody and Sons, after which he started his own series of companies. A lifetime entrepreneur, his most successful venture was Grippod, his own invention which was produced locally in Jacksonville and sold to multiple branches of the US military and its allies around the world. Considered an expert in the historical and technological aspects of small arms, he regularly contributed to military books and magazines. He also formed a charitable foundation, Return to the Bible, which helped to fund numerous Christian causes internationally. He wrote a Christian book and was never shy in sharing his beliefs. In his free time, Joe enjoyed collecting historical memorabilia, target shooting, driving his Porsche, and eating barbecue with friends and family. He will be greatly missed.

The family requests flowers or donations made to the Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org)

A celebration of life for Joseph will be held Saturday, December 16, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 11801 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32223. Following the celebration of life, we will leave for the graveside service at Mandarin Cemetery, Mandarin Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32223.