Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
Alvin Moomau Obituary
Alvin Randall Moomau, 74, of Greenville, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, November 9, 2010, at Emeritus Memory Care.
He was born on January 8, 1936, in Augusta County, a son of the late Ralph Moore Sr. and Virginia (Vines) Moomau.
Prior to retirement, Mr. Moomau was owner/ operator of Moomau's Service Center and Arms Gas, Oil, and Heating Company. He was a member of Greenville United Methodist Church.
Family members include three daughters and sons-in-law, Fonda and Rick Perry, Gail and Scott Coyner, and Nedra and Ben Puckett, all of Stuarts Draft; two brothers, Ralph M. Moomau Jr. of Staunton and Lionel Moomau of Greenville; four sisters, Elaine M. Shifflett of Greenville, Dolly Hite of Yorktown, Crannie Campbell of Greenville, and Shannon Conley of Kingsland, Georgia; eight grandchildren, Travis Coyner and his wife, Lindsey, Justin Perry, Megan Coyner, Jason Perry, Skylar, Jonathan, Olivia, and Alex Puckett; and two great- grandchildren, Jayden Perry and Kylie Coyner.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Quinnlyn F. Moomau and Rothwell Moomau; and two sisters, Lorraine Miller and Nedra Zuane Moomau.
A graveside service will be conducted 4 p.m. Friday, November 12, 2010, at the Greenville United Methodist Church Cemetery conducted by the Reverend Earl Monroe.
The family will receive friends from 6:30 until 8 p.m. Thursday, November 11, 2010, at Henry Funeral Home.
A special thanks to his sister, Crannie Campbell, for the love and care provided and to the staff of Emeritus Memory Care.
Memorials may be made to the Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.henryfuneralhome.net.
This obituary was originally published in the News Virginian.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Alvin Moomau's name
People and places connected with Alvin
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support Alvin's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Alvin Moomau's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
Sponsored