Benjamin Osborn MOORE

MOORE, Benjamin Osborn, 91, of Richmond, Va., died peacefully on Saturday, November 14, 2009. He was born in Midlothian, Va. to the late John Osborn and Josephine Bransford Moore. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Moore, and his brothers, Douglas Winfree Moore and John Francis Moore. He is survived by his sister, Edna Moore Varnier; nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Sarah Harrison. Mr. Moore served in the United States Army during World War II, and served in five major battles including Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge. He was passionate about his service to defend the freedom of our country. He was the Chaplin for the American Legion Post 354 and a member of Bethany Place Baptist Church for 65 years where he served as deacon and Sunday school teacher. He was a member of the Bricklayers Union and was also a blacksmith and welder. He was an avid gardener and loved growing food to share with others. Family will receive friends 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Bliley's - Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Road, where funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday. Interment at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Bethany Place Baptist Church or the American Legion Post 354.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.