Thomas William Moore Sr

Thomas W. Moore Sr-Funeral services will be held at 11 am, on Monday, October 31st, at Greater Friendship Baptist Church, for Mr. Thomas William Moore Sr., who departed this life on Monday morning October 24, 2016, in the comfort of his home which he shared with his loving granddaughter, Alisa Jennings at his bedside. Thomas was born on September 20, 1926, in Concord, NC., the son of Ralph Sr., and Minnie Harrison Moore. Thomas retired in 1985,  from LTV Steel, formerly Republic Steel, after 36 years of service as a Craneman. After retirement, he definately enjoyed meeting with the coffee group at McDonald's, Thomas was a devoted member of the Greater Friendship Baptist Church for approximately 50 years actively, until his illness did not allow him to attend services. Thomas  is survived by his sons, Thomas W. Moore Jr., and William Jennings, 4 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters, Annie L. Bush, and Betty Griffin, and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife; the former Ellen (Sims) Moore, whom he married on January 15, 1955, died March 12, 1994, 2 brothers; Ralph Jr., and J. W. Moore, 3 sisters Lillie Charlton, Nell Brown, and Rachel Hutchinson.  The family wishes to thank the staff at Hospice of the Valley for assisting with the gentle care and peaceful transition. Friends may call from 10 am to 11 am at the church.