FRANCIS GENE MOORE

FRANCIS GENE MOORE, 67, son of the late Lloyd Malcolm and Frances Elizabeth Moore, completed his heavenly journey September 21, 2014, after a brief battle with ALS, “Gene” AKA “Dee Dah” to his family was a loving and faithful son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and uncle. He leaves his wife of 37 years, Patricia “Pat” Carman Moore, his daughter, April Elizabeth (Brian) Bennard, his grandchildren, Morgan Taylor, Jacob Cole and Sara Elizabeth Bennard of Madisonville, TN, brother L.G. “Gary” (Marlene) Moore of Munford, TN, Glyn Ross (Randie) Moore of Arlington, TN, and Wilson Grayson Moore of Hardy, AR. He also leaves his mother-in-law, Eula Carman, his sister-in-law, Vicki (Tommy) Loden, and brother-in-law, Jimmy (Martha) Carman all of Memphis plus a host of nieces and nephews. He was born in Memphis, and was a 1965 graduate of Humes High School and computer technical schools. After high school he joined the U.S. Navy, training at Millington, TN. He became a parachute rigger in Lakehurst, NJ. After service to his country he became a route-salesman for Mrs. Weaver’s food. He decided to further his education and studied computer technology. His first IT position was at Malone and Hyde and then Cook Industries. Cook Industries’ IT department was acquired by Federal Express and he was privileged to begin his permanent career with FedEx where he continued working until his retirement in November 2013, after 34 years. During his tenure he was responsible for implementing computer programs, some of which are still in use today. At an early age Gene had the passion to become an airplane pilot. His dreams were dashed when an optometrist told him he would need glasses for the rest of his life. Even though he could not fly for the military or commercially, he had the opportunity to learn to fly - completing his privte pilot, multi-engine, IFR, and commercial pilot ratings. His position with FedEx enabled him to be stationed at the Corporate Aviation department. At that time the department had a program known as “part time pilots” in which he was given the “dream” of a lifetime. He happily donated many hours to flying passengers and AOGs no matter the time of day he was called upon to fly. His computer skills were utilized at “Corporate Aviation” where he was close to his lifelong passion of flying. During the 1990’s he became a participant in the part-time pilot program at Corporate Aviation which enabled him to volunteer his time to fly in a co-pilot capacity in the Citation jets - 3FE, 6FE, and 7FE. His auto license plate cover said it all “I’d Rather Be Flying.” The family will receive friends from 12 p.m. until service time at 1 p.m. Friday, September 26, 2014 at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 3700 N. Germantown Road, Bartlett, TN. Donations may be made to West Clinic Wings Foundation or ALS Association. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.memphisfuneralhome.net Memphis Funeral Home And Memorial Gardens 3700 N. Germantown Rd. 901-725-0100