Hank Gaylen Moats, 70, of Bridgewater, Virginia, passed away on Dec. 31, 2025, at Harrisonburg Health and Rehab in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
He was born on April 6, 1955, in Moyers, the son of the late Cameron Gilbert and Gladys Gertrude (Strother) Moats.
Mr. Moats was a 1974 graduate of Franklin High School, and he attended Moats Chapel Church.
He was a very talented man and loved playing the guitar, especially blues music. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking and collecting guns.
He was a veteran of the United States Navy, where he served as a machinist mate first class.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory a daughter, Jada Rasheeda Moats of Staunton, Virginia; a son, Jai Rasheed Moats of Staunton, Virginia; a sister, Clara Mae Johnson of Staunton, Virginia; three brothers, Otis Moats (Patty) of Staunton, Virginia, Clarence Moats and Charles Whitney Moats (Faye), all of Franklin; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Floyd, Roscoe, Eldon (Cynthia); and four sisters, Loretha, Blanche, Geneva, and Ruby.
Funeral services were held Monday in the chapel of the Basagic Funeral Home in Franklin with Pastor Johnny Cook officiating. Interment was at the Cameron G. Moats Cemetery in Moyers with military honors conducted by the U.S. Navy.
Memorials may be made to Moats Chapel, c/o Gloria Moats.
Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com.
