Frank “Mike” Douglas Moon, Sr., born January 21, 1949, entered into eternal rest on December 28, 2023. Frank was the son of Rosie Mae Mathews and Frank Willie Moon, and was raised in Columbus, Ohio. He was baptized in the name of Jesus at Rehoboth Temple and was a proud graduate of Columbus South High School.
Gifted with using his hands, Frank pursued an educational path that prepared him to cultivate that gift. Frank received certifications from the University Of Illinois- Chicago School Of Public Health; The Builders Exchange of Central Ohio; the Community Revitalization Training Center; The Ohio State University; Columbus State Community College and Eastland Vocational School.
Frank was an intelligent, meek, unassuming man that had a smile that would light up a room. Everyone talked about his ‘million-dollar smile’ and the sharp attire that often went with it. He enjoyed dressing, even in high school, but what he loved most was his shoes.
In 1970, Frank was united in marriage to Delores “Dee” Marie Brown Moon for 26 years. To this union were born two children, Natasha Lynn and Frank, Jr.
Frank served his country as a member of the United States Army. He was employed for more than 20 years with the City of Columbus Department of Trade and Development as a Rehabilitation Specialist. He was an Independent Contractor, Housing Inspector, Lead and Abatement Specialist and Certified Plumber.
Wise beyond his years, Frank had a thorough working knowledge of the residential construction and housing industries, specializing in the renovation of single-family and multi-unit dwellings. He received licensure and certifications from the State of Ohio Department of Health, held a Lead Abatement Contractor License, became certified in Field Supervision and Job Site Management, National Home Builders and was a Certified Home Inspector.
He was the proud owner of Moons Home Inspections Company, where he used his passion to help others in making sound decisions when determining their home purchase. His motto was, “Know what you’re getting before you buy.”
Although he was a man of few words, the things that Frank loved were evident. He loved football, watching sports, and The Ohio State University. He was a lover of Ohio teams, except for the Bengals. While all of this brought Frank joy, his greatest love was his family, and his greatest joy was watching his grandson grow into the successful man that he has become.
Frank was preceded in death by, mother, Rosie Mae Mathews; father, Frank Willie Moon; wife, Delores Moon; son, Frank “Bookie” Moon, Jr.; sister, Brenda Turner; brother, Johnny Mathews; and father-in-law Lowell Brown.
He leaves to cherish his memory loving daughter, Natasha Jackson; devoted son-in-law, Aaron Jackson; pride and joy, grandson, Re’mon (Wicktoria) Nelson; brother, Glen (Jill) Mathews; aunt, Ruth Thompson; mother-in-law, Virginia Brown; sisters-in-laws Shirley (John), Cassandra, Teresa, and Denise; nieces, Mendel and Valerie; nephews, Rick, Jerry, Glen, Jr., Keith, Kurtis, Jr., Kendal; two half-sisters, Samantha and Heather, and the entire Washington family. Special and longtime friends, Ronnie Hairston, Mack ‘Herb’ Sanders, Janice Spruiel, Darryl Sutton, and a host of family and friends.
Visitation 10:00am and Funeral 11:00am Friday, January 5, 2023 at Rehoboth Temple Church of Christ, 1111 E Long Street.
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Please accept my sincere condolences.
When I think of South High School,
Frank Moon comes to mind it makes me smile.
He was sooo very cool and well liked.
He grew up to be a very kind person.
Rest in Peace Frank…you are truly loved.
On behalf of the Barnes family I want to give Condolences and prayers of comfort to the family and friends of a man I watched growing up and thought he was one cool cat as he walked across Kent St
Also nice polite and real
Rest well Mr Frank Moon
Sending my Love and Prayers.
I never knew of any other male in our crowd of young folks that was so quiet spoken, yet powerful in his thoughts when he decided to speak Nobody could ever out dress Frank Moon..he was one of a kind.I knew him well and he married my childhood friend, Delores Brown. (The two of them loved to dress, reminds of JayZ and Beyounce). To the family, please take care each other and know you’re not alone.
With tears in my eyes and memories of our brother Frank D Moon I lost a brother. We were neighbors, in fact Frank named us the Wilsonaires , Sam Gibbs, Mack Sanders, Ronnie Hairston and of course Frank. The memories of football in the oval park on Wilson Ave. , Kent Street recreation center, Roosevelt Jr and South High School. We will always have those memories. We grew from boys to men until the end of the road.
To “MOONIE MOON”
Thank you for being a father, God father, Grandfather and Best friend to me and my children for the last 10+years. Thank you for allowing us to be apart of your life, Thank you for being an advocate and Thank you for allowing me the honor to return the favor and care for you. We aren’t blood, but I love you and will continue to love you as much as I do my children. I know I will never meet and have the honor to be friend another man like you. As much as my heart is broken, I am so glad you are no longer in pain. Rest easy and know that, even though I did everything in my power to protect you from this world, I know that you will have the strength to do the same for me now. WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND EVEN THOUGH YOU ARE GONE, YOU’LL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!
Love Always,
Angel, Jace and Jorden
My Dear Friend Moon…I am so thankful that we got to say our goodbyes and when I think of you, I will do nothing but smile and think of my “Too Cool for School” friend..Moon taught me many life lessons and I will never forget our talks and laughs and just my good friend Mooney..my deepest condolences to the Moon family and may you all find comfort in the memories & that he was one amazing man who had a huge impact on a lot of people…Fly High Mooney & Rest in Peace Dear Friend..you will be missed
To “MOONIE MOON”
Thank you for being a father, God father, Grandfather and Best friend to me and my children for the last 10+years. Thank you for allowing us to be apart of your life, Thank you for being an advocate and Thank you for allowing me the honor to return the favor and care for you. We aren’t blood, but I love you and will continue to love you as much as I do my children. I know I will never meet and have the honor to be friend another man like you. As much as my heart is broken, I am so glad you are no longer in pain. Rest easy and know that, even though I did everything in my power to protect you from this world, I know that you will have the strength to do the same for me now. WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND EVEN THOUGH YOU ARE GONE, YOU’LL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!
Go with God ,into that great night, I hope you find the peace that you couldn’t find here on earth. I will miss talking to you,You are a great man,thanks for fighting for my freedom, and save a place for me ,for I hope to see you again,
Please know that you’ll always be with us in spirit, to the family please accept my condolences
And hope that u find peace in ur heart that as long as u remember hes never to far,untill we meet again
To the Moon Family. May God continue to bless you and all members of the family. Please allow God to guide each of you. Know that one day we will see our loved ones “once again.”
God Bless You.
To The Moon Family. I am sorry to hear about the loss of of our dear cousin. We will always remember Mike as a dear and wonderful person. I know he will be missed. We send our heartfelt love to you all.