Thomas H. Moretz

Mr. Thomas H. Moretz, age 86, of Flowery Branch passed away Friday, October 11, 2019 at Gwinnett Medical Center, surrounded by his family.

Memorial Services will be 4:00 p.m., Sunday, October 13, 2019 at Christ Place Church Chapel, 3428 Atlanta Highway, Flowery Branch, Georgia 30542.  Rev. Jeff Crook and Rev. Dave Channell will officiate.  Inurnment will be at Georgia National Cemetery at a later date.  The family will receive friends 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. and following the service Sunday, October 13, 2019 at the church.

Mr. Moretz was born April 7, 1933 to the late George E. & Irene McDaniel Moretz in Rocky Mount, Virginia.  A veteran of the United States Army, he was a member of Christ Place Church and member of the Ben Pethel Bible Fellowship Class.  A graduate of Wake Forest University, he was a retired Insurance Claims Consultant. 

Tom was a beloved husband, father, Papaw, and friend.  He enjoyed the simple pleasures in life and especially loved singing, playing games, gospel music, traveling, telling jokes, and spending time with his family.  He loved the Lord with all of his heart and served him faithfully.  He was the most amazing, funny, talented, wise, generous, humble and Godly man.  He touched so many lives and left a legacy that is imprinted in the hearts of everyone who was blessed to know him.

Mr. Moretz is survived by his wife of 53 years, Joan S. Moretz of Flowery Branch; daughters & sons-in-law, Cindy & Mike Powell of Lawrenceville, Marsha & Scott Brown of Monroe and Brenda & Kyle Ingram of Buford; grandchildren, Jennifer (Joe) Ivey, Christopher Powell, Morgan & Kayla Brown, and Hayden, Jake, and Jonathan Ingram; 2 great-grandchildren, Everett and Arden Ivey; and several nieces & nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, George Moretz and Don Moretz.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gideons International, Hall County South Camp, P.O. Box 603, Oakwood, Georgia 30566.

Memorial Park South Funeral Home, 4121 Falcon Parkway, Flowery Branch, Georgia 30542 is in charge of arrangements.  Send on-line condolences to www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com.           

He looked forward to the day that his faith would become sight.  He wanted today to be one of celebration, knowing that he is more alive now than ever before.  Phil. 1:21 “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.”