James E Moon

James Edward “Jimmy” Moon, also known by his friends and family as “Moonie”, of Inverness, FL passed away on January 27, 2021 at the age of 74 in Inverness. He was born to the late Isaac C. Moon, Sr. and Evelyn M. Deshefy on September 24, 1946 in Marietta, Georgia. He is described as a “Georgia Peach”, just like his father. He grew up in Uncasville, Connecticut, graduated from New London High School in New London, CT in 1964 and had many friends there. He made Inverness his home in 1976 after moving from his hometown in Connecticut. Jimmy was a subcontractor, doing drywall work, and even owned and operated his own business, James Moon Drywall for many years. He also had a knack for welding, and worked at General Dynamics Electric Boat for a period of time. Jimmy was also a member of Boilermakers Union. He was a devout Catholic attending worship services at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Inverness where he also worked as an usher. He is described as a good brother and friend, and Jimmy will be missed by many.
Jimmy is preceded in death by his brother, who was a dear friend to him, Donald, in 2015 and by his Significant Other of 35 years, Shirley Roberts who also passed away in 2015. Those left to cherish Jimmy’s memory are his two brothers, Lawrence (Vicki) of Missouri and Isaac (Beth) of Leesburg, FL, by many cherished nieces and nephews, and by his dear friends that he has made along the way through work, church, and other areas of his life.
A Celebration of Life is scheduled for Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 11 AM at the Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home, Inverness, FL, with Father Claudius Mganga of Our Lady of Fatima Church officiating. A gathering of family and friends will begin at 10 AM until the hour of service for a time of remembrance and fellowship. The family kindly requests that no flowers be delivered on behalf of Jimmy’s passing; instead, the family requests memorial donations be made to American Macular Degeneration Foundation. Arrangements and Cremation with Care is under the direction of the Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home, Inverness, FL.