A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held at a later date, in Moody, Missouri.
Robert Joseph Moritz passed away January 7, 2020, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 75. He was born May 16, 1944, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Max and Florence VerPlancke Moritz. Joe was a U.S. Army veteran. He married Mary Ford on June 13, 1964, in West Plains, Missouri. Robert lived in Gamaliel since 2005. He enjoyed karaoke.
Joe is survived by his wife, Mary Moritz of Gamaliel, AR; two daughters, Sheila Followell and Cindy Parker both of Union, MO; son, Kenny (Kim) Moritz of Leslie, MO; six grandchildren, Robert (Danielle) Branson, Shayna Mounts, Kurtis Moritz, Makayla Parker, Kenneth "Bubba" Moritz, and Kaylee Moritz; five great-grandchildren, Bailey Mounts, Dezzirey Branson, Dylan Branson, Benjamin Branson, and Austin Moritz; and sister, Carol Roberts.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Jim Moritz.
In lieu of flowers memorial may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 320 Executive Court, Suite 104, Little Rock, AR 72205. Sympathy cards to the family may be mailed to P.O. Box 1, Gamaliel, AR 72537.
Arrangements are by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas.