James Moore III

James W. Moore III CHESAPEAKE- Retired U.S. Navy Capt. James Wayne Moore III died June 16, 2010 at the age of 63. Wayne was born in Elizabeth City, N.C., but grew up in College Park, Ga., as a talented trumpet player, yearbook editor, and the star student of Georgia before graduating with honors from College Park High School. Wayne was awarded a full scholarship to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, then graduated in June 1968 with a degree in mechanical engineering. Wayne immediately entered the Navy in the submarine program and served in active duty for 12 years, including a 2-year stay in Guam serving as the squadron engineer of the Pacific Fleet. He later retired as a full captain in active Reserve Duty. Wayne's second career led him to Chesapeake where he had resided the last eight years as a systems analyst at Dollar Tree Headquarters. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Norfolk, and frequently donated blood platelets to the Red Cross. Wayne is survived by his wife, Linda Moore; his sister, Eileen Patton and husband George Patton, both of Atlanta; his daughter, Heather Martin and her husband Michael Martin; three loving granddaughters, Emily, Lauren and Riley, all of Atlanta; son, Brian C. Moore and wife Amy Stengel, both of Boulder, Colo.; his daughter, Blaire Rogers and son Bryce Rogers, both of Chesapeake. A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, June 21, at the First Baptist Church of Norfolk, 312 Kempsville Road. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Bridge Chapel, is charge of arrangements. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com. In lieu of flowers, the family would greatly appreciate donations to the Red Cross.