1951

John Leslie “Johnny” Moak Jr was born on 17 Nov 1951 a child of John Leslie Moak Sr and Kate Catherine Branham Moak.

1978

On March 18, 1978, John L Moak, Jr. was mentioned as a living son in the obituary of John Leslie Moak, Sr.

1987

On October 20, 1987, John L. Moak, Jr. was mentioned as a living son in the obituary of Kate Branham Moak.

2015

On August 10, 2015, Johnny Moak, Jr. was mentioned as a living brother in the obituary of Mrs. Martha Ruby Moak “Beady” Jeffers.

2016

On June 30, 2016 John L. Moak, Jr. was mentioned as a living brother in the obituary of Jasper Moak.

2021

On January 8, 2021, John L Moak Jr. was mentioned as a living brother in the obituary of Andrew Thomas “Hammy” Moak.

2026

He died on 21 Jan 2026 in Kershaw, South Carolina, USA.  John Leslie “Johnny” Moak Jr was buried on 27 Jan 2026 in Elgin, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA at Highway Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery.

Johnny Moak Obituary

TOOKIEDOO, SC-John Leslie Moak, Jr., affectionately known as “Johnny,” was welcomed into the Lord’s presence on January 21, 2026. He was the son of the late Leslie and Kate Moak.

Johnny was raised in Blaney, South Carolina, where he attended Blaney School and later graduated from Lugoff-Elgin High School. He dedicated many years of service and retired from SCANA, formerly SC Pipeline, beginning his career as a welder and retiring as Chief Engineering Inspector, reflecting a strong work ethic and commitment to his profession.

An avid hunter and fisherman, Johnny was a talented and hardworking man who believed deeply in caring for his family. He found fulfillment in working the land on his tractor, welding, picking and finding treasures, and tinkering in his garage. His greatest joy was his family, and he especially cherished his role as Granddaddy, delighting in time spent with his grandchildren. He will be remembered as a father and granddaddy who consistently went above and beyond for those he loved.

Johnny is survived by Carolyn Stockman and their daughter, Joyell Moak Brown, and son-in-law, Eric, who are proudly carrying on Johnny’s legacy of love and devotion to family; and his beloved grandchildren, Cooper, Lave, and Grace Brown, all of Elgin. He is also survived by his sisters Ruth Brown, Nettie Campbell (Junior), Belva Fisher, Jeanette “Curl” Anderson, and Kathy Brown (Harold), along with many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Johnny was predeceased by his siblings Jack Moak, A.T. “Hammy” Moak, and Ruby Jeffers.

Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. at Highway Pentecostal Holiness Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery.  The family will receive friends following the service in the church fellowship hall.

The family extends sincere appreciation to the staff of Pinedale Residential Center for their care in Johnny’s later years, and to MUSC Hospice for their support and compassion.

Funeral Service

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
3:00 pm
Highway Pentecostal Holiness Church
2290 Heath Pond Rd
Elgin, SC 29045