Keith William Moody, age 99, died peacefully after a brief illness on May 30, 2023. He was the son of Roy and Delia (Dixon) Moody, and is survived by his wife of 75 years, Charlotte (Allen) Moody.

Keith graduated salutatorian from Wells High School in 1940 and went on to graduate from Wentworth Institute of Technology in 1948.

Keith served in the 8th Air Force in World War II, stationed in England. He was a member of “Helton’s Hell Cats” 493rd Bomb Group. Based in Europe, his plane completed 35 missions over Normandy, the Ardennes, and the Rhineland , allowing Keith to become a member of the Lucky Bastard’s Club.

He went on to become a home builder and retired at age 62.

Keith married Charlotte (Allen) in 1947 and they recently celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary in August 2022.

Keith served on the planning board, budget committee, and school building committee in the past years. He was also a member of Masons Ocean Lodge #142.

He is survived by his wife of 75 years, Charlotte Moody; his son, Richard Moody and his wife, Joy; his son, Kevin Moody; his grandson, Joshua Moody, and his wife, Jennifer; his grandson, Jonathan Moody and his wife, Sarah; his grandson, Jason Moody and his wife, Abigail; his granddaughter, Megan Burns and her husband, Rob; his granddaughter, Michelle Spiller and her husband, Tom; his granddaughter, Amanda Moody Maestranzi and her husband, Mark; and his granddaughter, Jennifer Norton and her husband, Mike. Keith also had 15 great-grandchildren: Caleb, Colin, Carter, Elijah, Brynn, Liam, Owen, Tucker, Ariana, Leah, Isabella, Magnolia, Brady, Eva, and Simon, with baby Moody Maestranzi arriving this August.

A graveside service will be held 11 AM on Monday, June 5, 2023, at Ocean View Cemetery, 1485 Post Road, Wells, ME.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Keith’s honor to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or to the charity of one’s choice.

To share a memory or leave a message of condolence please visit Keith’s Book of Memories Page at www.bibberfuneral.com.

Arrangements are in the care of Bibber Memorial Chapel, 111 Chapel Rd. Wells, ME 04090.