Charles R. Moxey, 93, died at 5:15 a.m. Friday, March 30, 2012 at Rosewood Care Center in Alton. Born April 14, 1918 in Alton, he was the son of Mitford I. and Julia P. (Howery) Moxey. He served in the Army Air Corp. during WWII and was a member of the Abundant Life Community Church. In 1983 he retired from the Olin Corporation as a tool and die maker after over 40 years of service. On June 10, 1961 in Big Rock, IL, he married the former Stella Mae Baker. She preceded him in death on March 6, 2005. Surviving are two daughters, Beverly Bracht of Kansas, and Arefa Lambert (Richard) of Boynton Beach, FL, one son, Charles R. Moxey (Sandy) of Granite City, seven grandchildren, Ron Bracht (Heather), Parrish Bracht, Rich Lambert (Mindi), Natalie Lambert, Charles "C.J." Moxey, Aaron Moxey, and Cathy Weindel (Steve), five great grandchildren, Jacob and Lucas Bracht, William and Beatrice Weindel, and Tanner Moxey, two brothers, Joe Moxey of Hartford, and Philip Moxey of Godfrey, and two sisters, Nina Wilson of Evansville, IN, and Dorothy Whyte of Godfrey. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Ross, Mitford, and Orville Moxey, and one sister, Mary Dillow. Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Monday, April 2, 2012 at Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at the Abundant Life Community Church in Alton. Reverend Roy Rhodes and Reverend Sam Henning will officiate. Burial will be at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto. Memorials may be made to the Abundant Life Community Church.


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