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Gerald Moore Obituary
June 11, 1941 -
August 14, 2024
Jerry Moore of Atlanta, Georgia passed away after a brief illness. His wife and daughter were at his bedside. Jerry was predeceased by his father, Lt. Col. Vernon O Moore; his mother, Alpha Mae Ford; and special cousin, Dr Judith Ford Houser. Jerry was born in Cherryville, North Carolina. He was an only child. After the end of WWII, he and his mother followed his father throughout his military career and lived on various bases including in Washington, DC and Japan. His last two years in High school were spent in Fayetteville, NC. While there he was Vice President of his senior class, excelled in varsity sports and was a member of the National Honor Society. After graduation, he attended North Carolina State University and graduated with a BS degree in Nuclear Physics. He was a member of ROTC and The Pershing Rifles Fraternity. Afterwards, he was assigned to Fort Bliss ,Texas where he served as a Lt. in The US Army Air Defense School, Command and Staff Department. After serving, he returned to NC State and earned his Masters degree in Economics. Jerry's long career was in sales and marketing. He was the consummate salesman. He specialized in International Industrial Chemicals. Among the companies he was associated with were Corning Glass, Georgia Marble Company, Durr Marketing and Azalea Color. The last 13 years were with Omya, Inc where he was the Senior Sales Representative. Jerry is survived by his devoted and loved wife of 37 years, Mary Rabon Moore; his daughter, Sheri Taylor; his sons, Darren (Alison) Moore, Aaron (Heather) Moore and Patrick Howell; his beloved grandchildren, Dustin, Skyler, Sahara, Brayden, Bennett, Brendan and Levi, and another special cousin, Susan Ford Heavner. A celebration of life will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta on North Druid Hills Road, Atlanta on Saturday, November 9 at 2 30 PM. A reception will follow the service. Memorials for Jerry can be given to UUCA, The Historic Oakland Cemetery, Atlanta or the charity of your choice. WE NEED NOT THINK ALIKE, TO LOVE ALIKE.
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Becky Williams
July 22, 2025
So sorry to learn of Jerry's passing. He was a very professional salesman. I always looked forward to working with him in Wilmington NC.
Tony Ervin
February 11, 2025
I was in the process of contacting Jerry to ask him about a chemical he used to sell when he was at Azalea Color only to learn that he had passed away. Jerry was a very intelligent guy and was a good friend. We went to many business lunches and he was always asking about my family, very sincere. He kept telling me he was going to have a retirement party one of these days, but he just kept on working. My deepest sympathies to his family on his passing. Tony Ervin
James W Hazelwood Jr
December 14, 2024
MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ... JERRY WAS A DEAR FRIEND FOR MANY YEARS WHILE WE WORKED TOGETHER AS YOUNG MEN AND MOVED TO DIFFERENT PLACES... WE MAINTAINED ACTIVE CONTACT. OVERWHELMING .. WILL REMEMBER HIM FOREVER... TOO SAD ... JAMES HAZELWOOD
Roland Rabon
September 12, 2024
My brother in law, Jerry Moore, was one of the finest gentleman I have ever known. He lighted up the room when he walked in. I miss him. Can’t believe he is gone.
Judy Mowrey
September 10, 2024
I knew Jerry quite some time ago when we were members of the same church. Jerry was a fine man, with a warm and inviting smile and manner, a pleasure to know. He will be missed and I send my heartfelt sympathies to Mary and the family.
Judy Mowrey
Jenny
September 9, 2024
I only got to know Jerry for a short while, but his impact on me was tremendous. I will remember Jerry and offer my heartfelt condolences. ~jenny
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