Gerald Raymond Moore, 78, of Alum Creek, WV, was called home Thursday, September 12, 2013. He was born January 3, 1935 to his parents, the late Herbert C. and Ina L. Griffith Moore. He was also preceded in death by 13 siblings.
He was a loving husband, daddy, papaw, and great-grandpa and will be missed by a host of family and friends. Gerald was a US Marine Corps Veteran of the Korean War and a member of the Benny Padilla VFW Post #4768, Alum Creek. He was a deacon at Hilltop Baptist Church and a retired cement finisher.
He will be dearly missed by his wife of 57 years, Janis White Moore; daughters, Virginia Brogan (Paul Shanklin), and Vickie (Carl) McCoy and son Virgil Lee (Meredith) Moore; grandchildren Kevin Brogan, Andi (Jason) Byrd, Josh (Ashley) McCoy, Shelley (Casey) Campbell, Angel (CJ) Belcher, Zackary Moore and Steven Moore; great-grandchildren Devin Brogan, Griffin Taylor, Hailie Brogan, Isaac Byrd, Hunter Campbell, Halli Jo Byrd, Christopher Belcher and Emily Belcher; sister Ethel (Joe) Pack; a special brother-in-law Joey (Paula) White, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Services will be 3:00pm Saturday, September 14, 2013, at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Mark Ruby and Pastor Dwight McClure officiating. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service. Burial will follow at the Moore Cemetery, Sumerco, WV, with military graveside rites by the Benny Padilla Post # 4768.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Benny Padilla VFW Post #4768, PO Box 6, Alum Creek, WV 25003.
Gerald was a great man. It has been a blessing to know him and his family. We will never forget the time he almost left Craig when they were going on the golf outing at Shelley and Casey’s wedding. We still laugh about that to this day. 🙂 We also enjoyed the times we got to be in church with him at Hilltop when he had Craig to come and preach. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. We love you.
As I sit and reflect back through the many memories of Gearld, these two thoughts come to mind. The first thought is, that he was a Christian not only to himself but to all he came in contact with. Because of that I reminded of what is written in John, and I think it is appropriate for me to quote the verse in this way, “There was a man sent from God, whose name was Gearld”. The second thought I have of Gearld is his many acts of kindness in helping others, through deeds or conversation, (sometimes a lecture). The words of Stephen Grellet come to mind, “ I expect to pass through this world but once. If, therefore, there be any kindness I can show, or any good thing I can do, to any fellow being let me do it now, for I shall not pass this way again.” My heart is heavy, thoughts and prayers to all the family.
vickie, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
We have lost a great man of God. Gerald was one of the most humble men I have ever known. I loved his tender heart and his hearty laugh. I know that if there is a way he will be giving out candy to everyone in Heaven and enjoying his time with God.
Sorry for your loss!! We most defiantly know where he is!! If you guys need anything, you let us know.
Dear Jan, Ginny, Vickie, & Lee,
I’m so sorry to hear about Gerald. I have fond memories of our families together, back when we were young and had more life ahead of us than behind us, and our parents were invincible – especially our Dads. It’s been a few years for me but I still miss my Dad (and Mom too), so please know that my thoughts are with you and your family at this time.