Charles Francis Boyd Moon was born on December 27, 1950, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Often referred to as ‘Resse’, Charles Francis was an all-around man’s man. He was hardworking and loved by everyone he knew in large part because of the way he centered his life around his family.
Charles graduated from Riverside High School of Chattanooga, Tennessee in 1968 and was drafted into the United States Army the following year where he served until 1973.
While in the Army, he traveled around the world. Some of his favorite places he traveled to were Africa and Thailand. After his discharge, Charles returned home to Tennessee and enrolled at Austin Peay State University to earn a Bachelor’s degree. While in school at Austin Peay, which he often referred to as ‘The Pea Funk,’ he accomplished many things. Charles Moon was a founding member of The Rho Kappa Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated. His height made him the Ace Dawg, A.K.A HENRY, 1-79- PK. He loved his fraternity and served as the chapter's first president while pursuing his degree.
Charles was always known for his humor and style. One thing about him was he was going to dress to a tee. He was someone who was able to make you smile no matter what the situation was.
While in school, Charles met Barbara Abernathy, who soon became Barbara Moon. After Charles graduated, they settled back in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where they resided for over eighteen years.
During their marriage, Charles and Barbara were blessed to live in beautiful states such as North Carolina, Kentucky, and later Maryland, where Charles began working at Kaiser Permanente. In his free time, Charles Francis was a Boy Scout leader, a member of 100 Black Men, served as a part of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition with Jessie Jackson, and was an active part of the Chattanooga community.
Together they raised five children, nine grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Charles often fussed about all of the homework the kids had, but would always help to get it done. If any of the children had a performance, game, or audition, he was in the audience. He traveled the country with Chanee to her music auditions.
Charles went to every wrestling practice and match with Little Charles and every lacrosse game, basketball game, and mock trial match with Charis.
His grandchildren and great-grandchildren were a huge source of pride for Charles, and he took the entire family to Florida to see his grandson, Cyree, play baseball. He sent for his grandchildren every summer, holiday break, and special occasion. He made weekly phone calls to all of children. He would even send family emails on the regular to keep everyone in line.
Charles was not only committed to his family and his community, but he was also committed to God. He was a lifetime member of Second Missionary Baptist Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where he served as an usher and on the security ministry.
Over the last two years Charles was able to cross off his bucket list. He took his family to Disney World, a Rolling Stones Concert, Maxwell Concert, a Reunion in Clarksville…or what he called Clarks-Vegas, an amazing 4th of July Celebration, an Omega Psi Phi Conclave, Austin Peay State University Homecoming, Las Vegas, a Birthday party, and his number one bucket list item…Jamaica. For most of his life, he always joked that he was on his way to Jamacia, and he finally got to go. He was then called home by the Lord one week later.
He is preceded in death by his Grandmother, Anna Boyd; Mother, Ann Moon; Dad, Roy Moon; Son, Charles Abernathy Moon; Wife, Barbara Evans Abernathy Moon; Sister, Connie Cato; and several uncles and cousins.
He leaves to cherish his memory four daughters: Charee (Michael) Broughton, Chanee Moon, Chanel (Jahmal) Wilkerson, and Charis Moon; nine grandchildren, Ciara Broughton, Cimaria Broughton, Cyree Broughton, Kylen Womble, Camerin Moon, Aaydian Moon, Jaylynn Moon, Laylynn Moon, and Lola-Ann Moon; three great-grandchildren, Jamerson, Logan, and Mason; 2 sisters. He also leaves behind four nieces, cousins and in-laws who cherished him dearly.
Visitation and public viewing will be held 4:30 pm-6:30 pm, Sunday, February 19th, at Second Missionary Baptist Church, 2305 East Third Street.
An 11:00 am graveside service with military honors will be held Monday, February 20, 2023, at Chattanooga National Cemetery. Immediately following the interment there will be a memorial celebration of life at Embassy Suites by Hilton, 2321 Lifestyle Way. The family requests that all cards and flowers be sent to John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Avenue, 423-622-9995, Chattanooga, TN 37404.