JOHN E. MOORE

March 21, 1941 – April 30, 2013

Johnie Earl Moore, age 72, of 200 Beverly Lane, died at his residence surrounded by the love of his family, on Tuesday, April 30, 2013.  Born in Spartanburg, he was the son of the late Robert L. Moore and the late Winnie Lou Shipman Moore.  For 54 years he was the loving husband of Carolyn Spence Moore of the home.  

Mr. Moore was retired from a career with the US Navy where he reached the rank of Chief Petty Officer.  Following military service, he had a career spanning 20 years with Bi-Lo as a refrigeration maintenance technician, then 3 years with Rogers Refrigeration.  He earned an associate degree from Tri County Tech, and was a member of Clouds of Thunder Motorcycle Ministry. 

In addition to his wife, Carolyn, he is survived by a son, John E. Moore, Jr. and his wife, Emily, of Williamston; 2 daughters, Debbie Moore of Williamston, and Susie Simmons and her husband, Randy, of Anderson; 1 brother, Gene Moore of Spartanburg; 2 sisters, Hazel Wilson of Spartanburg, and Reba Cookson of Inman; also surviving are 10 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.  

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by a son, Michael Anthony Moore, a great grandson, Eli Johnson, a brother, Robert Moore, and a sister, Rachael Cook.

A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of John E. Moore will be held Friday, May 3, 2013, at 2 PM, at the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home, with Rev. Johnny Vickery and Chaplain Richard Taylor officiating.  The family will visit with friends following the service.

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