Obituary of Kyle David Moretz

Kyle David Moretz, age 70, of Castle Ford Road, Boone, passed away May 18, 2022. Born April 20, 1952 in Watauga County, Kyle was a son of Odell and Beulah Winebarger Moretz. He was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church and was a self-employed Master Brick Mason. Kyle had a passion to travel. After serving his tour in the US Army, he took the opportunity to visit and work in all fifty states before returning to Boone. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and reading. After learning the Moretz family were descendants of the Moors, that sparked his interest in Genealogy and he began researching the family history. Kyle is survived by his brother, Forrest Moretz of Boone and sisters, Viola Greene of Elk Park and Eva Jordan of Greensboro. A number of nieces and nephews also survive. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Janel Moretz and Edith Moretz Widener; and brothers, Nelson and Boyd Moretz. Memorial services for Kyle Moretz will be conducted Sunday afternoon, May 29, 2022 at 3 o'clock at Bethany Lutheran Church, officiated by Pastor Laura Weant and Rev. Michael Townsend. The family will receive friends from 2 until 3 o'clock, prior to services, at the church. Military graveside services, provided by the American Legion Post #130, will follow at the Mount Pleasant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Bethany Lutheran Cemetery Fund at 1030 Big Hill Road, Boone, NC 28607. Online condolences may be shared at the website www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Moretz family.