William Lewis Moody Jr. | |
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| Born | William Lewis Moody Jr. January 25, 1865 Fairfield, Texas, USA |
| Died | July 21, 1954 (aged 89) Galveston, Texas, U.S. |
| Resting place | Galveston, Texas, U.S. 29°16′52″N 94°49′33″W / 29.28111°N 94.82583°W |
| Education | Virginia Military Institute |
| Alma mater | University of Texas at Austin |
| Occupation(s) | Insurance and banking executive |
| Years active | 1886–1954 |
| Known for | Financial and philanthropic endeavors |
| Predecessor | William Lewis Moody Sr. |
| Successor | Mary Moody Northen |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Libbie Shearn Rice Moody |
| Children | 4, including Mary Moody Northen |
| Parent(s) | Pherabe Elizabeth (Bradley) William Lewis Moody Sr. |
| Relatives | Shearn Moody Jr. (grandson) |
William Lewis Moody Jr. (January 25, 1865 – July 21, 1954)[1][2][3] was an American financier and entrepreneur from Galveston, Texas, who founded a private bank, an insurance company, and one of the largest charitable foundations in the United States.[4] Moody was active in the day-to-day operations of his companies until two days before his death.[3]