Photo courtesy of Woodfin Funeral Chapel - Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Age 68
Dr. Robert Noah “Buddy” Moore, age 68, of Murfreesboro, TN, formerly of Knoxville passed away Saturday, May 21, 2016, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center after a brief illness. He was a native of Anderson, South Carolina, and a son of the late Ralph Noah Moore and Edna Pinion Moore of Lexington, South Carolina, who survives him. He was a member of the Church Street United Methodist Church in Knoxville.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Judy Smith Moore; children, Amy DuPree and husband Hugh of Franklin, Judy Potter and husband Dan of Knoxville, Hope Webb and husband Charles of Harriman, William Moore of Knoxville, and Patrick Moore and wife Dorothy of Indianapolis, IN,; grandchildren, Hugh DuPree III, Harrison DuPree, Jacob, Shelby, and Isaac Potter, Catelyn Webb, and Noah Moore; brothers, Dr. Ronald Moore and wife Lynn of Seneca, SC, and Dr. Richard Moore and wife Lynn of Florence, SC.
Dr. Moore received BS and MS degrees from Clemson University and a PhD from the University of Texas, Austin. Following his doctoral studies, he completed a 4-year postdoctoral appointment at the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, MD.
Prior to retirement from a 35-year career at The University of Tennessee, Dr. Moore had held appointments as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor, and Department Head in the Department of Microbiology. He also served as Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies and as Sponsored Research Official in the College of Veterinary Medicine. His most recent appointment was Executive Director of the UT Space Institute in Tullahoma. While there, he also served on the Board of Directors for the Southern Middle Tennessee Entrepreneurial Centers (SMTEC), and was a member of the Arnold Community Council. Following his retirement in December 2015, he was honored by the UTK microbiology faculty with the title of Professor Emeritus.
In his free time, Dr. Moore was an avid reader, flower gardener, artist, cook, and lover of knowledge of all kind. But the second love of his life (the first being his wife Judy) was fly fishing, and he had fished almost every stream in the Smoky Mountains, loving the idea that John the Baptist was, at heart, a fly fisherman.
Buddy Moore will be remembered by many for his great leadership abilities but, foremost, for his love of people. Whether as a teacher, mentor, administrator, or friend, he felt a strong responsibility to help others succeed. He was a dear, sweet, and gentle man who will be greatly missed by those who knew him, but the echo of his laughter will be long remembered.
Visitation will be Tuesday, May 31, 2016, from 1:00 p.m. CST until the time of memorial services beginning at 3:00 p.m. CST at Woodfin Memorial Chapel, Murfreesboro. Elder Leo Bonner will officiate.
Donations may be made in memory of Dr. Moore to Feed the Children Program, New Hope COGIC, 310 Davis Street, Cowan, TN, 37318.
An online guestbook is available for Mr. Moore at www.woodfinchapel.com
Please read the tribute for Mr. Moore on the University of Tennessee, Knoxville website at http://tntoday.utk.edu/2016/05/23/memoriam-buddy-moore-ut-space-institute-director/
I am so sorry about the passing of Buddy. My deepest sympathy goes to his wife Judy and the other family members.
Lee Dodds
June 03, 2016 | Knoxville, TN
Johnny, Jack, and Jimmy had so many great times growing up in South Carolina with their double first cousin. Our prayers are with the family.
Betsy Moore
June 01, 2016 | Monticello, GA
My sympathy over the passing of Buddy. I was part of the original faculty of the veterinary college and he made me feel welcomed when I arrived. As a clinician he helped me write some of my original research grant applications. I always considered him an excellent researcher and great person.
Al Legendre
May 30, 2016
So sorry to hear of Buddy's passing. He was a KDX brother of mine. Lost track of him after I graduated. My prayers go out to all of his family.
Jimmy Burton
May 29, 2016 | Columbia, SC
Carmen and I are so sorry to hear of Dr. Moore's passing. My time working with him at UT was, and still is, invaluable to me, and is fondly remembered. Our heartfelt condolences go out to Judy and all of his family. I'll always try to keep his ever-present laugh with me.
Steve Foster
May 28, 2016 | Knoxville, TN
Our deepest sympathies to Judy, the children, Edna, Ronnie & Ralph. Buddy was an amazing man who led with his intellect, kindness and smile. We will miss him greatly but we find comfort in knowing of his faith in Jesus Christ. The Moore Family reunions will not be the same without him.
John Moore
May 27, 2016 | Greenville, SC
Sympathies to the family for the loss of a great friend and colleague while he was at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
James Caponetti
May 26, 2016
Judy, Patrick, Hope, and William, I am saddened to learn that Buddy has passed away. He was a fine man, a great childhood friend, and will be missed by all of us. Love to you all, Uncle Chuck
Chuck Frye
May 25, 2016 | Ringgold, GA
Dr. Moore was my favorite professor at The University of Tennessee. He helped me immensely as I transitioned into the medical technology program after earning a degree in microbiology.
Matt Breeding
May 25, 2016 | Knoxville, TN
