Ernest J. Moffitt

Franklin, NC - Ernest J. Moffitt, 90, of South Skeenah Road, Franklin, NC passed away on Tuesday, October 06, 2009. He was a native of Macon County, son of the late Lawrence and Bertha Ledford Moffitt. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, where he was active as long as health permitted.

He served with honor in the US Navy during World War II from 1944 to 1946.

His working career was with North Carolina Department of Corrections. He began work in Macon County and transferred to Central Prison in Raleigh in 1962. He retired in 1980 with 30 years of service and then returned to Macon County.

He is survived by sons, Charles Eugene Moffitt of Hayes, Virginia, Timothy L. Moffitt and wife Donna of Greensboro, NC, daughter Sue Moffitt Calhoun and friend Novia Talley of Franklin, Judy Moffitt-Hinton and husband Eugene of Franklin. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren, several great and great-great grandchildren; sisters, Hermie Dills, Anna Lee Shope and Ida Lee Thomas and several nieces and nephews who were kind, loving and faithful in visiting and supporting him.

He was preceded in death by Eunice Stockton, his loving wife of 69 years. They would often be seen around town having lunch, visiting with friends and enjoying life together. In addition to his wife and parents, he was also preceded in death by son Grady Moffitt, grandson, Grady Charles Moffitt, daughter-in-law, Margaret Early Moffitt; sisters, Nellie Stamey, Nina Sanders, Ethel Thomas and brothers, Roy, Ervin, and Leonard Moffitt.

Ernest was known for his sense of humor, devotion to family and friends, his gift for gardening and for his honesty and strong resolve and courage in times of trouble. He was truly one-of-a-kind and will be greatly missed by family and his many friends.

Funeral services will be held Friday, October 9 at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home, with Rev. Eddie Stillwell and Rev. Don Moffitt officiating. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery. The Franklin VFW Post #7309 and American Legion Post #108 will conduct complete military graveside services.

The family will receive friends Friday, October 9 from 2:00-3:00 PM, one hour prior to service at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.