Wayne O. Moore
November 16, 1924 ~ October 6, 2011
The world has lost another member of the Greatest Generation. Wayne O. Moore passed away Thursday, October 6, 2011. He was 86. Born on November 16, 1924 in Terre Haute, IN to the late Otto and Bertha (Ippen) Moore, Wayne served 2 years in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was involved in the Battle of the Bulge and served with Patton’s Third Army.
Wayne was an affable, hard-working, and gregarious man who enjoyed being outdoors and working with his hands. He took great pride in working with wood and creating pieces he could share with family and friends. Wayne also cherished his children and grandchildren, often sharing stories and boasting about them to friends and acquaintances.
Wayne married his childhood sweetheart, Emmabelle (Botner) Moore, in February, 1948. She preceded him in death.
He is survived by his sisters Jean (Moore) Riggle of Brazil, IN and Frances (Moore) Gibbons of Clinton, IN. He is also survived by his daughter, Pamela Moore, son Gary W. Moore (Patricia Anderson Moore), granddaughter Brooke (Moore) Biasillo (Cosmo Biasillo), all of Plainfield, and grandson Jacob W. Moore (Rosie Baker Moore) of Indianapolis, as well as three great-granddogs and three great-grandcats.
A celebration of Wayne's life will be Saturday from 2-5pm at Carlisle - Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville, and at Frist Funeral Home in Clinton, IN on Sunday from 11-1pm. Graveside services will take place on Monday morning at 10 a.m., in Roselawn Cemetery, Terre Haute. In lieu of flowers, donations and contributions can be made to the Morgan County Humane Society. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Where do I start…I have some many memories of Grandpa #2 as I knew him. I was very fortunate to have had this man in my life. So many years of spending time at their house and listening to stories. Even still have the stamps he gave me years ago and stated ‘don’t ever get rid of these.’ Such an amazing man. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Love you Gpa2, Chuckles
I have only known Wayne since Feburay 2011, ever since My Mother has been in Miller’s. I like to cut up with him and talk to him about different things, in the dinning room. I would pour his coffee many a night. I will miss his ‘ Hay you’ God be with your family during these hard times. He will be sorely missed. Fred Foster(son ) of Malva Foster
My wife and I knew Wayne from Miller’s. We talked several times out in front on pretty days. We had my mom outside to get some fresh air too and I always enjoyed it when Wayne and his daughter came out and joined us. Wayne’s table was close to my mom’s table in the dining room, and when I got my mom coffee and walked by him, he’d say hey, can you fill me up please. Though we only knew Wayne a short time we will miss him very much. We offer prayers for Wayne and his family during their time of grief and wish you all God’s speed.
I have so many memories of Wayne, as he was (and will forever remain) my grandpa. I was so lucky to have been able to share the world with this incredible man for 31 years, and not a day will go by that I will not think about him, remember him fondly, or share a story about him (or one of his adventures). I miss you and grandma so much that it is sometimes hard to breathe, but I am comforted by the knowledge that you both are at peace now, and no longer in pain. Thank you for being the most influential man in my life.