MOORE, Dr. Robert Patrick, 87, of Richmond, died December 2, 2008 after a brief illness. He was a son of the late Dr. Ray Atkinson Moore and Pauline Smith Moore. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Elizabeth Reynolds Moore; his daughter, Ellen M. Walk and her husband, John; son, Robert P. Moore Jr. and his wife, Marilyn; grandchildren, Sarah P. Walk, John R. Walk Jr., Robert A. Moore, and Michael P. Moore; his brothers Dr. John A. Moore and William A. Moore; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Dr. Ray A. Moore Jr. Born in Charlotte County Va., he grew up in Hampden-Sydney Virginia, where his father served as college physician for Hampden-Sydney College and Longwood College, in addition to a general practice in Farmville. He graduated from Hampden-Sydney College in 1943, and the Medical College of Virginia in 1946, subsequently serving his internship at Touro Infirmary in New Orleans. He served active duty in the United States Navy from 1947 to 1950. After a one-year residency in Pathology at Charlotte Memorial Hospital in Charlotte N.C., he completed a two-year residency in Internal Medicine at the McGuire VA Hospital in Richmond, Va. After four years of private practice of Internal Medicine in Spartanburg S.C., he returned to Richmond to practice at Ennion G. Williams Hospital. Dedicated to his patients and students, he taught at MCV, and later practiced and taught at the McGuire VA Hospital. He retired in 1986. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Richmond, and previously a member of River Road Presbyterian Church, where he was a Ruling Elder. The family will receive friends at 10806 Whitaker Woods Rd. on Friday, December 5, from 3 to 5 and 6 to 8 p.m. A memorial service will be conducted on Saturday, December 6, at 2:30 pm at First Presbyterian Church, with a reception to follow at the church. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Presbyterian Church Endowment Fund, 4602 Cary Street Road, Richmond, Va. 23226.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Mrs. Moore,
Please accept out deepest sympathy at the passing of your husband, he was a kind and caring Dr., who we thought of often.
On behalf of the Spinal Cord Injury Staff who worked with him here at the VAMC.
Kahty Royall
December 08, 2008 | Richmond, VA
Dear Liz
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I know you have lost a very dear husband who was always there with you in the background as you made such wonderful music with us.
Ellen K Grainger
December 07, 2008 | Virginia Beach, VA
Dear Liz, I was so sorry to hear about Bob. I always thought he was so gracious and so caring about you and about everyone he met. I remember feeling a little lightheaded once at a church concert and he tended to me making sure I was okay. I'll never forget that time and I will always remember how much he loved you and his family. I heard about this today so I will miss this evening, but I'll call you very soon. I have been thinking about you anyway, so just hang in there and if you need...
Lynda Edwards
December 05, 2008 | Richmond, VA
Dear Liz,
Out thoughts and prayers are with you!
Grace and peace,
Rex and Judy
Rex and Judy Britton
December 05, 2008 | Richmond, VA
Liz, you know you and your family are in our hearts and prayers. We will continue to be in touch and know that your many wonderful memories of dancing and sharing a beautiful life together will help sustain you after this initial shock diminishes a bit. You know you can call on me any time to help you in any way I can, or even just come and be with you quietly.
Jan Murray
December 05, 2008 | Beaverdam, VA
Dear, dear Liz and family-- I remember Bob as the quiet presence who always was at the concert to bring the car to you afterwards. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. With love, Chris Ertell
Christine Ertell
December 05, 2008 | Portsmouth, VA
