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GASTONIA - Elmer James "Jim" Moore Jr., formerly of Gastonia, passed away peacefully Sept. 17, 2013, surrounded in love by his daughters and the staff at Woodview Nursing Home in South Boston, Virginia.
He was born Nov. 13, 1930, in Fort Pierce, Fla., to Elmer James Moore Sr., and Thelma Louise Moore. The family moved to Atlanta where he lived until attending the University of Georgia, graduating with a Business Administration degree. He was a lifelong Bulldog fan.
He enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard where he served as a communications officer. Initially stationed in Boston Harbor, Massachusetts aboard the Sorrelle, he later deployed to the North Atlantic and served two of his last years during the Korean War.
He met his wife, Helen Louise Colquitt of Decatur, Georgia while on leave and they were devoted to each other for 52 years, raising four daugh-ters. A passionate volunteer, he assisted his wife as a Girl Scout leader, served on the board of the Gaston County Mental Health Association, was a long-time precinct chairman in Gaston County and a member of the local Masonic lodge.
He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Gastonia where he was in the choir and served in several leadership roles. He studied Saint Paul, and often cited "If I give away all I have, and if I deliver up my body to be burned, but have not love, I gain nothing."
He spent his career in the insurance business, including his own company, Jim Moore Insurance, Inc., of Gastonia. He instilled in his children the importance of service, a well-timed joke, and not judging a book by the cover.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents Elmer Moore, Sr., and Thelma Moore; wife, Helen Moore; daughter, Ronda L. Wilson; and son-in-law, William P. Marshall.
He is survived by Lynn Marshall and Earl Crowe of Halifax, Va., Rebecca Moore of Raleigh, N.C. and Nickie Hinson of Gastonia, N.C.; grand-sons Aaron Hinson of Gastonia, Brandon Marshall and Roger Crowe of Halifax, Va.; and granddaughters Brittnay S.
Marshall of Raleigh, N.C. and Amy N. Marshall of Halifax, Va.; and grand dog, Blazie.
A memorial will be held in Gastonia, N.C. at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family request donations to Halifax Regional Hospice 2204 Wil-born Avenue, South Boston, Va, 24592 or your favorite non-profit/charity.
Online condolences may be made at www.powellfunerals.com.
Arrangements are by Powell Funeral Home, 1603 Wilborn Avenue, South Boston, VA 24592.
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Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mark & Mia Martin
September 18, 2013
I remember Jim well, as he and I served as president of the Gaston County Life Underwriters. He always had that contagious smile. He was a good man and always represented his profession with the highest integrity. Condolences and prayers to the family. Brice Warren Gastonia NC
Brice Warren
September 18, 2013
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