James Shelton Moody, Sr.

Background

Sr., James Shelton Moody, was born on December 29, 1914 in Plant City, Florida, United States. Son of Thomas Edwin and Anna Louise (Herron) M.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Florida, 1936. Juris Doctor with honors, University Florida, 1939.

Career

Partner Trinkle and Moody, Plant City, 1939-1957. Assistant county attorney Hillsborough County, Tampa, Florida, 1941-1957, presiding judge, 1966-1967. Member House of Representatives State of Florida, Tallahassee, 1948-1957, chairman appropriations committee, 1951-1957, presiding judge 13th Judicial Circuit, 1963-1965, member judicial qualifications committee, 1969-1975.

Senior trust officer Hillsboro Bank, Plant City, 1977-1980. Chairman Conference of Circuit Judges of Florida, 1970. Director emeritus Sunshine State Federal.

Achievements

• James Shelton Moody, Senior has been listed as a reputable state legislator, circuit judge by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Scoutmaster Boy Scouts of the United States, Plant City, 1940-1970, member executive board Gulf Ridge council. Deacon, elder, superintendent First Presbyterian Church, Plant City. Board directors emeritus Strawberry Festival Association Served with United States Army, 1943-1946, European Theatre of Operations.

Member Florida Bar Association, Hillsborough Bar Association, Florida State Retired Judge's Association, American Legion, Phi Kappa Alpha (past president), Phi Delta Phi, Phi Kappa Phi. Clubs: Walden Lake Country (board governors). Lodges: Elks.

Interests

• Fishing, hunting, golf.

Connections

Married Irma Cone, November 29, 1939. Children: Carole, James Shelton Junior, William Cone.

Father:

Thomas Edwin M.

Mother:

Anna Louise (Herron) M.

Spouse:

Irma Cone

child:

James Shelton Junior Sr.

child:

William Cone Sr.

child:

Carole Sr.