'His contributions to this island - both in business and philanthropy - have shaped and changed it for the better,' the city's manager said following Moody's passing.
A recognized icon in the Galveston community has reportedly died on Tuesday.Robert L. Moody Sr., also known as Bobby Moody, served for three decades as a trustee and financial strategist for the Moody Foundation and retired in 2015. It's unclear how he died.
Galveston Deputy City Manager Dan Buckley was among those in the community who shared their respects on Tuesday following Moody's death: "We were saddened to learn of Robert Moody Sr.'s passing. His contributions to this island - both in business and philanthropy - have shaped and changed it for the better, and his legacy is visible throughout the island from the Moody Foundation's enduring support for education, arts, parks, and social services. Our condolences and thoughts are with his family and friends as they grieve his death.
The passing of Robert L. Moody this morning is sad news to many in Galveston and he will be missed by all that knew him. Many of us knew him personally and "Big Bobby" as we knew him was a visible business leader and family man that always called Galveston home. He raised his family here, started and grew businesses here and led the vast Moody Empire from his office at Moody National Bank.
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