Funeral services for Leeo Gerald Moon, age 70, of Fayetteville, TN, will be held at 11am on Friday, December 29, 2023, at Higgins Funeral Home and Bro. Ed Johnson and Bro. Cleo Moon officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 5pm until 8pm on Thursday, December 28, at Higgins Funeral Home.
Leeo was born December 26, 1952, in Huntsville, AL to the late Oscar Floyd and Dollie Jeanette Hyatt Moon. He attended Walnut Grove school and graduated from Flintville High School in 1972. During his working career Leeo spent time working for Cooks Pest Control, Martin Stove, and Goodman where he worked for 30 years and retired. Leeo was a staple of the community and enjoyed coaching multiple youth teams over the years.
Leeo was a dedicated father and grandfather whose greatest loves in life were his daughter and grandchildren. He was a Christian attending Baptist churches the majority of his life, a talented piano player, and loved bluegrass and gospel music with all his heart. Leeo was a giving person who loved to hear people laugh and loved the outdoors and was an avid fisherman. One of Leeo’s favorite things to do was research his ancestral and local history within Lincoln County and abroad and share it with the community any chance he got. He passed away December 24, 2023, at HH Lincoln Health in Fayetteville.
Survivors include his daughter, Tracy Hillis and her husband Rodney; grandchildren, Luke (Macy) Hillis and Jacob Hillis; siblings Faye Malone, Sue Wilbanks, Cleo Moon, Kyle Moon, Willie Bob Moon; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members. In addition to his parents, Leeo was preceded in death by his sisters, Sylvia Campbell, Glenda Moon, Mary Moon; and his brothers – Terry Moon, Larry Moon, Theo Moon, Dexter Moon.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, Memorial Processing, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Leeo Gerald Moon.
15 Comments To "Leeo Gerald Moon"
#1 Comment By Gerald and Wanda Scott On December 26, 2023 @ 1:41 pm
We are So Sorry. He was a Great Person and we enjoyed working with Him at Amana Goodman. Gerald enjoyed playing basketball with the Moon Boys at Walnut Grove School. God Bless the Family with Comfort and Peace.🙏❤️🙏
#2 Comment By Marcella Scott On December 26, 2023 @ 1:48 pm
With our sincere condolences to the family
Roy and Marcella Scott
#3 Comment By Connie Rogers On December 26, 2023 @ 2:30 pm
Prayers to the families. Leeo was such a respectful man and he loved spreading joy and laughter wherever he went. He was strong in his faith and his beliefs. The community lost a great guy. So sorry for your loss.
#4 Comment By Tony and lereca swinford On December 26, 2023 @ 2:37 pm
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. He would always make you laugh and always had a smile on his face.
#5 Comment By Sherrie Maddox On December 26, 2023 @ 2:38 pm
I’m so saddened to hear of Leeo’s passing. Leeo was a delight to all that knew him. He will be greatly missed.
Sincerely, Sherrie Maddox
#6 Comment By Anne Beddingfield On December 26, 2023 @ 3:25 pm
I wish to extend my deepest condolences. Mr. Leeo was a precious facebook friend. Prayers for comfort and peace for the family during this most difficult time of loss for someone so dear.
#7 Comment By Maggie J Shelton On December 26, 2023 @ 3:54 pm
Tracy, I’m so sorry to read of your dad’s passing. Every memory I have of him is smiling and cheerful. Praying for you and your family. All my love, Maggie (Jones) Shelton
#8 Comment By Ronnie Kimbroug On December 26, 2023 @ 4:12 pm
Condolences for the family and friends, I met him a couple times, he was always funny and had a smile that could brighten your day. I will miss his daily post on FB.. Prayers for his family.
#9 Comment By Teresa Moon On December 26, 2023 @ 7:52 pm
Leeo will be greatly missed! He’ll take his good humor and spread the laughter in heaven. Prayers for the family🙏🏻
#10 Comment By Cathy Hickerson On December 26, 2023 @ 7:57 pm
My deepest condolences to all his family & loved ones. He will truly be missed by this town. His humor and smile could brighten a cloudy day. He’s in Jeses’s arms now who he loved so much. RIP in peace Leeo.
#11 Comment By Steve H Moon On December 26, 2023 @ 9:16 pm
Leeo you’re definitely going to be missed, I will miss all your posts on Facebook, you would make my day with them. We only met a couple times in life I wish it could’ve been more cause we would’ve definitely drove each other crazy, God took home another great person, my prayers are with the family and friends
#12 Comment By Debbie Morris On December 27, 2023 @ 10:06 am
So sorry. Praying for all the family. 🙏🏻
#13 Comment By Tanya Neill On December 27, 2023 @ 11:22 am
Prayers to this family. You have lost a great man, but he lives on through you all.
#14 Comment By Rhonda Burns On December 27, 2023 @ 8:17 pm
So sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed his smile and working with him at Amana and
Goodman.
#15 Comment By Ada Clevenger On December 29, 2024 @ 11:19 am
I’m so sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man. He Could brighten your day with his smile.