Burley Reid Moore

July 30, 1938 - November 18, 2012
Burley Reid Moore

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Burley R. Moore, 74, of Wilmington passed away quietly at home with his family at his side on Sunday, November 18, 2012.

Mr. Moore was born in High Point, NC on July 30, 1938 the son of the late John R. and Janie Elizabeth Yow Moore. He was preceded in death by his wife of 37 years, Sarah Moore. He worked in construction most of his life and also served in the National Guard.

Surviving are his brother, William “Bobby” Moore and wife, Mary L. (Sue) of Wilmington, NC who have also taken care of him the last four years of his life; five sisters, Ida Donatelli, Carrie Seely, and Allie Williams of Wilmington, NC, Beadie Barnhill and Bennita Herring and husband, Tommy of Conway, SC; also seven nephews, six nieces, six great nephews and eight great nieces.

The family will receive friends from 12:45 to 1:30 PM Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at Wilmington Funeral Chapel followed by a graveside services at 2:00 PM at Greenlawn Memorial Park officiated by his nephew, William R. Moore, Jr.

Active pallbearers will be Johnny, Bobby, Dale, and Jonathan Moore, John R. Kelly, and David Fowler.

Honorary Pallbearers will Johnny Moore, II and Nathan Herring.

Memorials may be made to Liberty Hospice in Wilmington.

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Wilmington Funeral & Cremation, 1535 S. 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28403 910.791.9099


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