Funeral services for Winfield "Bully" Moon, 88, of Cullman will be held Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Cullman First Baptist Church at 2 p.m. with Pastor Bob Kurtz officiating. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m at Cullman First Baptist. Interment will be at Flint Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Vinemont, AL. Mr. Moon passed away Saturday, March 19 at Cullman Medical Center.
He was born September 17, 1927 in Vinemont, AL to Boyd and Tressie Moon. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Johnny and Iowa Drake, his parents and one sister, Wilda Moon Corley.
Bully is survived by his wife of 68 years, Theolene Harbison Moon, along with 4 children: Debbie (Buddy) Shear, Kathy Davis, Winfield Jr. (Caryl) Moon, and Amy (Randy) Braswell plus 8 grandchildren, Josh,Jake and Joey Shear, Ben Kreps, Dr. Jennifer Cupp, Dr. Heather Small, Winfield Moon III (Trey) and Conner Moon. Great grandchildren include, Natalie and Jackson Cupp, and Reef and Ramsey Shear. He is also survived by brothers Alta Drake, Talmadge Drake, and sister, Imogene Lawrence; additionally, a host of nieces and nephews and many, many friends.
Mr. Moon was an Army Veteran, long time member of the Cullman Elks Lodge, a Mason and Shriner. He was also a member of St. John's United Evangelical Church.
Mr. Moon was a well-known colorful character around town, always having a story to tell. He was well traveled, and a very successful business man, having business interests from Las Vegas to West Virginia, but he always returned to Cullman which he loved so much. He had a big heart and was generous to all who came in contact with him, especially his family. He was fun to be around and loved to share his experiences with anyone who would listen and he will be missed by all who knew him.
Pall Bearers will be his grandsons: Josh, Jake and Joey Shear, Ben Kreps, Trey and Conner Moon.
