PIGGOTT, Ark. — Burl Moffitt, 94, of Fagus, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022, in Aurora, Missouri.
He was born Dec. 13, 1927, in Pollard, Arkansas, and was the son of the late Oscar and Maggie (Matchett) Moffitt.
Burl was united in marriage to Wanda Lucille Potter Aug. 8, 1952, and to this union four children were born. Wanda preceded him in death Nov. 9, 2002. He was also preceded in death by his parents; son, Bob Moffitt; grandson, Nicholas Killbreath; brothers, Doyle Moffitt, Charlie Moffitt, Jimmie Moffitt, Dalton “Red” Moffitt, Dalph Moffitt; and sisters, Vera, Thelma, and Ella Mae.
Burl played AAA baseball as a pitcher with the Independence Yankees in the KOM league and with the Belleville Stags and the Paducah Chiefs in the Mississippi-Ohio league in 1949 and 1950. He also served in the United State Navy where he was honorably discharged for his service.
Burl is survived by his children: Don Moffitt and wife, Debbie, Keith Moffitt and wife, Kathy and Melinda Moffitt and significant other, Mike Hodges of Aurora; grandchildren: Donnie Moffitt, Amanda Moffitt, Zachary Moffitt, Ethan Moffitt, and Evan Moffitt; great-grandchildren: Izaeah, Izabel, and Lincoln; and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 24, 2022, at the New Hope Cemetery in Pollard, Arkansas, with Bro. Charles Richardson officiating. Burial is in New Hope Cemetery in Pollard. Hoggard & Sons Funeral Home of Piggott, Arkansas, is in charge of the arrangements.