PITTSFIELD — Raymond D. Moody, known as R.D., 51, of Dixon Road, Clinton, passed away unexpectedly in a motorcycle accident on Wednesday, June 15, in Pittsfield.

He was born Oct. 2, 1959, in Waterville, the oldest son of Ronald and Sheila (Sampson) Moody. He graduated from Monmouth Academy in 1978. R.D. excelled in sports as the quarterback for the Mustangs football program and as a power forward for their basketball team. He was known for his charismatic personality, putting a smile on everyone’s face as he was always the life of the party. R.D. graduated from CMTC in 1980, and worked most of his life in the computer field as Metso’s district manager of the east coast of the U.S.

Raymond enjoyed working with wood, building houses and working with his portable saw mill; he loved animals, especially his two dogs, Hannah and Lola. He also loved the outdoors, wildlife and the feel of rushing wind while riding his Harley. R.D. enjoyed fishing, but his love for animals prevented him from hunting. Raymond was also very involved with the Waterville Elks Club. He spent the last two months of his life pursuing Christianity.

He was blessed with a stepdaughter, Tiffany residing in Chicago and was extremely close and dedicated to his daughter, Roxie Moody residing in Arkansas.

He is survived by his wife, Delores P. Moody; his broken hearted and loving family, his parents, Ron and Sheila Moody of Monmouth; sister and brother-in-law, Tami and Randy Chick of Leeds; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Angie Moody of Windsor; nieces and nephews, Amanda Chick, Kayla Denny and husband, Josiah, Renee Moody, Kristy Moody and Ethan Chick; great-nephews, Marshall and Titus Denny; and his favorite aunt, Brenda Sampson Martin and husband, Robert, of Richmond, Calif.

Messages of condolence may be sent to: www.finleyfuneralhome.com.