Eugene "Buddy" Smith Moretz - Fair Funeral Home

Eugene "Buddy" Smith Moretz July 12, 1944 - August 22, 2020

Born: Wednesday Jul 12, 1944

Died: Saturday Aug 22, 2020

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Eugene “Buddy” Smith Moretz, Jr. 76, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020 at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, NC.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, August 26 at 11:00am in the Overlook Cemetery in Eden, NC. Mr. Moretz will lie in state at Fair Funeral Home all day Tuesday August 25th for those wishing to come by and pay their respects.

Born at home July 12, 1944 in Spray, NC, Eugene was the son of the late Eugene Smith Moretz, Sr. and Vera Cochran Moretz. He was a member of Trinity Wesleyan Church. Mr. Moretz also retired from the Eden Police Department where he served proudly as Master Patrol Officer and Detective. He was a former Vice President of the North Carolina Fraternal Order of Police. His most favorite things to do in retirement were to be outdoors working in his yard and traveling whenever possible.

Eugene is survived by his son, Michael David Moretz (Lisa Law Moretz); mother of his son, Martha Inez Price Mills; grandsons; David Wesley Stultz, Jr. ,Thomas Wayne Stultz, Michael Eugene Moretz; granddaughter; Angel Marie Moretz; great granddaughter; Ariel Nicole Dyson; sister, Brenda Moretz; nephew Francis “Earl” Roland and his son Bradley Adkins.

Along with his parents, Buddy was preceded in death by his sister, Vickey Moretz Dickerson.

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Buddy was one of the finest gentlemen I've ever met. He had a true love of family, friends and serving our community as a dedicated Police Officer. I had the pleasure of working with him for a short time and he was devoted to his job. I also counted him as a friend. My prayers are with each of you as you go through this sad time and in days to come. Heaven has gained another Angel.
Debbie Thompson Horton

Brenda, Michael and the family...I am sorry to hear about Buddy...he was one of the nicest and kindest man that I had the privilege to know...you all are in my thoughts and prayers
Joan Strutton

So sorry for the loss of Buddy. I worked at the city. When i went to work there, he was one of the first police officers to make me feel welcomed to work there. When he would come to public works for gss, he always came and said hello to me.
Joyce Carter

My Love and Deepest Sympathy to Moretz family, friends and FOP Lodge 5. I had opportunity to travel with Buddy on some FOP trips, and we got to know each other better. He loved the Lord and shared that with me in our conversations. He was a great leader in the Fraternal Order of Police and he loved his brothers and sisters in law enforcement. Love you brother and I will see you again. Gods Comfort and Strength, NCFOP State Chaplain
Phil

My heart goes out to family so sorry for your loss, I worked with Buddy at sheriffs Dep Buddy was one of my mentors when I first got into law enforcement very smart on law And most honest person I ever met He’s going be missed so sorry for your loss God just got another Angel
Fred East

Brenda I am so sorry to hear about Buddy. He was such a great guy. Words could never express how much he meant to me, a friend indeed! I will always remember our talks and adventures. Rest in Peace my Friend.
Kristie B Rorrer

Brenda Moretz & family, I am SOOOOOOO INCREDIBLY SORRY TO HEAR THIS! MY SINCEREST CONDOLENCES TO YOU ALL - MY HEART GOES OUT TO EACH OF YOU ❤️🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 BUDDY WAS ALWAYS SUCH A SWEET GOOD-HEARTED MAN ALWAYS WILLING/TRYING TO HELP US NEXT DOOR! WE ALWAYS LOVED OUR NEIGHBOR TIME TALKS!🙌🏻🙌🏻 I KNOW HES WITH MAMA VERA AND VICKY PRAYERS AND LOVE, If you need anything at all plz let me know! ❤️ and prayers honey!❤️❤️🙌🏻🙌🏻 Jeff & Julie DePriest & Tyler Swift also Buddy & DeeDee Sawyers ♾❤️
Julie DePriest

Brenda, my deepest condolences in the loss of your brother. May you find solace in your memories and dreams. Kathy Jones
Kathryn Jones

So sorry about your dad, he was a good man.Prayers for you and your family.
Sylvia Newton

R.I.P. BUDDY- THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS FOR ALL THE FAMILIES.
Ruthie Boyd

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