Obituary:Jon “Mike” Moffitt

BLOOMINGTON–Jon “Mike” Moffitt, 75 of Bloomington, passed away on Friday, November 16, 2018 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington.

Mike’s visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 from 6-8pm at Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington with Military Honors conducted by the Bloomington/Normal American Legion.

His graveside service will be held on Friday, November 23, 2018 at 10am at Park Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Western Avenue Community Center, Bloomington Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mike was born on January 25, 1943 in Bloomington. He is the son of Clarence and Mildred Snodgrass Moffitt. He married Mary L. Ferrara on January 6, 1965. She preceded him in death on May 12, 2016.

Mike is survived by his 2 sons, Timothy M. Moffitt and Matthew A. Moffitt both of Bloomington; grandchildren, Ashley Moffitt, Oklahoma City, Ok; Andrea Moffitt, Derry, New Hampshire; Matalyn Moffitt, Normal and Sophia Moffitt, Bloomington; a great granddaughter, Aurora Paige; 1 sister, Marsha Cremeens, Normal and 1 brother, Jim (Emily) Cremeens, Ft. Collins, Colorado.

He is preceded in death by his Parents. Mike served in the US Navy during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

He was a member of Historic St. Patrick Catholic Church, Bloomington, the American Legion Post 56, Bloomington in which he served multiple times as Post Commander.

Mike worked as a car sales man for Neldner Ford in Lexington and Rebbec Motors, Bloomington.

Mike was a longtime coach for the Little League Football for 38 years and assisted coaching the Youth Boxing at Western Avenue, Bloomington and was an avid Chicago Bears Fan.

Mike enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and was a friend to many. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Online condolences may be made to www.calvertmemorial.com<http://www.calvertmemorial.com/>

 

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