Age 72, passed away on January 15, 2013 in Portland, Oregon. He was born on January 20, 1940 in Spring Creek, MD to parents John and Dorothy Moats.

He was retired from the U.S. Navy.

He is survived by his wife, Helen L. Moats; son, Richard Scott Moats; grandchildren Ashley Marie Moats and Nicholas Scott Moats.

Autumn Funerals, Cremation & Burial is in charge of arrangements.