1883
John Wade Moak was born on 25 Dec 1883 in Eastover, Richland, South Carolina, USA a child of Henry J Moak and Martha Motley Moak.
1900
John A Woak was counted in the census on 04 Jun 1900 in Richland, South Carolina, USA as a 17-year-old, single, male, white, son. Also in the home was his father, Henry Woak, his mother Martha Woak; and his sister Mary J Woak.
1918
According to John Wade Moak’s Military Draft Registration Card for World War I recorded on 12 Sep 1918 in Camden, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA; he listed his address as RFD 1, Pontiac, S.C., 34 years-old, born on December 26, 1883, white, native born. He was a farmer for himself. His nearest relative was Mrs. Eliza Moak, of Pontiac, S. C.. He was described as medium height, medium built, dark eyes and dark hair.

1920
John Moak was counted in the census on 09 Jan 1920 in Wateree, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA as a 36-year-old, male, married, white, head of household. Also in the home was his wife, Eliza Moak; and children; Lexie Moak, Leslie Moak, and Lillian Moak.
1930
John W Moak was counted in the census on 03 May 1930 in Wateree, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA as a 46-year-old, male, married, white, head of household. Also in the home was his wife, Eliza Moak; and children; Lillian Moak, Elmer Moak and Lonnie Moak.
1954
He died on 05 Dec 1954 in Elgin, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA. He was buried on 07 Dec 1954 in Elgin, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA at Highway Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery. His cause of death was carcinosis due to cancer of the prostate.
J. W. Moak
BLANEY – Services for John Wade Moak, 76-year-old retired farmer of Rte. 2, were conducted at 3 p.m. today by the Rev. Leonard Gardner at Highway Pentecostal Holiness Church, Blaney. Interment was to be in the church cemetery.
J. W. Moak of Blaney Dies
John Wade Moak, age 76, retired farmer of Rt. 2, Blaney, died, at his residence at 8 o’clock after an extended illness.
Mr. Moak was born December 25, 1883 in Eastover, a son of the late Henry J. Moak and Martha Motley Moak but had lived in Blaney for the past 45 years.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Eliza Goff Moak, one daughter, Mrs. David Jeffers; four sons, Lexie Moak, Leslie Moak, Elmer Moak, and Lonnie Moak all of Blaney; one sister, Mrs. Mary Jane Livingston, Blaney; 27 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held from the Highway Pentecostal Holiness Church, Blaney, at 3 o’clock, this afternoon conducted by the pastor, the Rev. Leonard Gardner. Interment will be in the church cemetery.

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Highway Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery
Elgin, Kershaw County, South Carolina, USA
Photo added by Patricia Johnson
1964
On January 5, 1964, John W. Moak was listed as the deceased father in the obituary of Elmer Leo Moak.
1966
On February 2, 1966, John W Moak was listed as the husband on the death record of Eliza Goff Moak.
1978
On March 18, 1978, John Wade Moak, was listed as the father in the obituary of John L Moak, Sr.