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COLONEL MOON Obituary
COLONEL JOHN WILLIAM "JACK" MOON, 88, of Hurricane, W.Va., passed away peacefully May 7, 2016, at his home surrounded by his family. Jack was born June 6, 1927, in Champaign, Ill., a son of the late Charles Cecil and Harriet Kirk Moon. In addition to his parents Jack was preceded in death by his sister Maudine Moon Pendergast and brothers-in-law Richard Pendergast and Dr. William G. Crews. He attended Huntington High School and graduated from Ashland High School, attended The Citadel, Charleston, S.C., University of Kentucky, Lexington, Ky., and graduated from West Virginia State College. Jack was one of the "Greatest Generation," serving in the US Navy during World War II and the US Army in Korea. He then joined the WV Army National Guard and retired as Chief of Staff in 1982. He was then appointed Director of the WV Department of Veteran Affairs in 1983 by Governor John D. Rockefeller and served two additional terms under Governors Arch A. Moore Jr., and Gaston Caperton. Jack is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary Jo Mellon Moon: his children, Jane Higgins (Marshall) of Richmond, Va., Leslie Cardenas (John) of Dallas, Texas, and John William Moon Jr., (Kori) of Montgomery, Texas; seven grandsons, Capt. Patrick Higgins of Belton,Texas, David Higgins of Richmond, Va., Michael Cardenas of Coppell,Texas, Matthew Cardenas of Austin,Texas, Capt. Andrew Moon (Amanda) of Harker Heights,Texas, and Ryan and Daniel Moon of Montgomery, Texas, and one great-granddaughter, Allison May Moon. The visitation will be an hour prior to the funeral service at the funeral home. Jack's funeral will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, with Rev. David Lambert officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Burial Park, 3801 13th Street, Ashland, with military honors. In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial donations be made in Jack's name to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 woundedwarriorproject.org or to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W, Charleston, WV 25387 www.hospicecarewv.org/make-donation. Anyone wishing to leave an online condolence or memory may do so at www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com. Chapman Funeral Home, 3941 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane, WV 25526 is honored to handle Jack's arrangements.
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Paul Prichard
May 12, 2016
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Colonel Moon. Although I did not know him personally I felt I knew of his wit and charm from family and acquaintance gatherings.My condolences go to my cousin Mary Jo and her family who after 61 years will have multitude of warm and wonderful memories. God bless and keep you well.
Until We Meet Again.
William Clark
May 11, 2016
I'm so sorry for the loss to the Moon family. It's been years since I've seen John. The moment I seen his picture and read his obituary I recalled his kind, yet strong, intelligent personality which left a lasting impression every time i spoke with him. Colonel Moon provided me with a life time impression as to what one would expect when meeting an Honorary United States Military Officer. Throughout the years in which I traveled abroad working amongst the US as well as foreign military Colonal Moon would always come to mind when meeting high ranking officers. From what I recall, the conduct of his son and daughters it was apparent that John was respected by his children. During my school years, I remember spending time around John, Leslie and Jane, they were the example of refined discipline parenting which beared promising results. I'm honored to have known Colonel John Moon, his wife and family. My thoughts shall be with the family during this most difficult time, and I wish you all the best..Your Friend forever,W. E. "Bill" Clark, Jr.Nitro, WV304.747.8881
Ovie Gibson
May 10, 2016
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
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