Our beloved Husband, Daddy, and Papa,

Tommy DeWitt Moon was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

Funeral Services will be held at 4:00pm Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Maynard Baptist Church

1195 Juliette Road, Forsyth, Georgian with the Reverends Stanley Harrell, Mark Goolsby, & Mathew Bishop officiating. Burial will follow at

Forsyth City Cemetery, Newton Memorial Drive, Forsyth, Georgia. The family will greet friends, Wednesday, March 25, 2026, from 5:00-7:00pm at Monroe County Memorial Chapel 86 West Main Street, Forsyth, Georgia.

Tommy was a lifelong resident of Monroe County and proudly called Juliette his home for more than 50 years. He was born to the late John William Moon and late Ruby Vera Moon on February 7, 1943, in Forsyth.

Tommy is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 52 years, JoAnne Belknap Moon, of Juliette. To his adoring children, Dianna Moon Byrd and Jerry DeWitt Moon he was more than a father; he was their hero, a steady source of strength, guidance and unconditional love. Along with his children, he was immensely loved by their spouses, son in law and friend Robert Brian Byrd and his favorite daughter in law Courtney Wilson Moon, bringing him the most joy in life were his “Grands” Witt & Andy Byrd and KadyMac & Will Moon.

Tommy is also survived by his sister Elia “SistaLou” Dittman (Lou), sister in laws, Judy Belknap Evans (Barry Stuart) & Rosemary Porter (Scott) Tommy was also cherished by his nephews, nieces, great nephews, great nieces, & numerous cousins and extended family members.

In addition to his parents, he was welcomed into heaven by his late sister, Laverne "Meme” Moon Williams.

Tommy began his life on the Ensign Mill Village moving to the Trio Mill Village, both in Forsyth, soon after. He spent his childhood days playing with his buddies, house mates, and sisters eventually attending Mary Persons. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he faithfully served his nation with honor for 13 years, including Vietnam, time overseas, and being stationed at Headquarters Marine Corp. Upon honorably returning home he continued to serve his community as a police officer and deputy sheriff. He then continued his law enforcement career in security at Georgia Power; upon his retirement he continued to serve while working with the United States Marshalls. He then began his career at The Honeycomb in downtown Juliette where he spent his days charming the locals and visitors. You could find him there, telling his stories, never meeting a stranger, and making the lives of everyone just a little brighter.

Along with his innate love of people and community, Tommy loved the outdoors and animals. He was an avid lover of birds, from the game birds, chickens, canaries, and finches he raised to the daily visitors to his feeders. 4-M Farm came about from his unwavering support for his children and their show animals, the many cherished pets, and numerous strays and orphans that ended up at 118. Tommy was an avid beekeeper for over 40 years and loved those tiny creatures who have the greatest impacts on the world. He loved to garden and took great pride in tending to those plots of earth. He loved history, westerns, and reading. He enjoyed supporting his children in all the activates they grew up participating in but his greatest joy came from being in the stands cheering on his “Grands”

Tommy Moon accomplished more in 83 years than can possibly be put into words or even fit on a page. He was a husband, Daddy, Papa, friend, son, brother, Marine, uncle, cousin, family member, coach, teacher, Mason, 4-Her, Santa, volunteer and so much more. Most importantly he was a Christian and had the very biggest servant's heart. He belonged to and attended numerous churches in his life but found his home at the Juliette Methodist Church, where they opened their arms and hearts to him and JoAnne.

Tommy will be remembered for his steady presence, his unwavering love of family and community, and the light of joy that he brought to anyone who was privileged to meet him.

We will miss him with every breath we take but we know exactly what he would say,

“Just remember, me and the good Lord love you”

Please visit www.monroecountymemorialchapel.com to express your condolences and share your memories of Tommy.

Monroe County Memorial Chapel has charge of the arrangements.