Charles (Chuck) L. Moody

After many years of being in the Air Force and flying all over the world, God cleared the skies for Chuck’s final flight. He soared to his home in heaven at the age of 82 on May 19, 2026. Chuck was born and raised in Savannah, Georgia. He spent many summers on his uncle’s farm. His love for all types of animals grew there. He also became fascinated with airplanes and by the age of 11 was flying airplanes over his uncle’s farm. At the age of 18, Chuck answered his nation’s call to serve and enlisted in the United States Air Force. He served two tours of duty in Vietnam. He served as a Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Technician and as a Flight Engineer and later as a Substance Abuse Counselor in the US Air Force. He served as the Senior Drug and Alcohol Counselor and Coordinator of the Family Education & Recovery Program at Malcolm Grow Medical Center at Andrews Air Force Base. While in the US Air Force, he received the following awards: Air Force Commendation Medal with One Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with One Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Force Good Conduct Award with One Silver and Two Oak Leaf Clusters, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with One Bronze Service Star, Air Force Overseas Long Tour Ribbon, Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon with One Silver Oak Leaf Cluster, NCO Professional Military Education Graduate Ribbon, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon, Air Force Training Ribbon, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. After a distinguished military career, he retired honorably as a master sergeant, having served 26 years in the US Air Force. Following his military service, Chuck continued his work as a Substance Abuse Counselor in a civilian capacity and worked in various treatment facilities including Changing Point South, Southern Maryland Hospital, ADR (Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center), and Jude House. In his work of over 25 years as a substance abuse counselor, Chuck helped individuals and families salvage their marriages, heal their relationships with others, keep their jobs, advance their careers, restore their health, and even save their lives. Chuck was quite active and served in leadership capacities in various recovery programs including Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, and Celebrate Recovery. Chuck was previously married and from that marriage had two children whom he loved very much: his loving son Charles (Chuck) who lives with his family in Minot, ND, and his beloved daughter Wendy who is deceased. Chuck later got married to Janet. They were lovingly and happily married for 35 years. Janet was also his caretaker for the past 18 years due to Chuck’s declining health and prior to his admission into the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. They have one child together, Jason, whom they love with all their heart. Chuck will be remembered for his love of God, Jesus Christ His Son, wife, children, extended family, friends, country, veterans, and those suffering from substance abuse issues. His legacy of kindness, warmth, humor, resilience, and love will live on in those who knew and loved him. Chuck’s Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, June 20 at 11:00 a.m. at New Life Church in the Chapel building; 9690 Shepherds Creek Place; La Plata, MD 20646 After battling with various health issues, Chuck passed away in a hospital. His body will be buried later this year at Arlington National Cemetery. In honor of Chuck, and in lieu of flowers, please consider contributing to Day One Recovery Church, a church devoted to helping people with substance abuse issues and helping the needy and suffering in our community. A check can be made out to Day One Recovery Church and mailed to Pastor Corri Cusimano at 9690 Shepherds Creek Place; La Plata, MD 20646; 301-609-8423. Online contributions can be made at: https://day-one-recovery-church-525993.churchcenter.com/giving For online contributions, one can select Missions from the drop-down menu to help purchase Bibles and other resources for those with substance abuse issues. The other option is to select Scholarships from the drop-down menu to help people who have had about a year in recovery establish a new career as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist. They in turn will help others struggling with substance abuse issues progress into recovery.