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Lonnie Moore Obituary
Lonnie enjoyed camping, golfing, snow-skiing, riding his Harley Davidson with his friends, and going to Cozzy's Comedy Club on Friday nights.
He was also an honorary manager at Shorty's Automotive.
Lonnie was preceded in death by his mother, Irene Byrd, and step-father, Bob Byrd. He is survived by his brother, Bob Moore (Vivian Skidmore), four sisters, Shirley Stevens of Ohio, Geneva Pinkston of Carrollton, VA, Gloria Chattin (Rick) of Newport News, and Frances Duncan of Gloucester, along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Our family extends a special thanks to Lonnie's neighbors for coming to his aid, and to his long-time buddy, Paul Vuxta, and his doctors and caregivers over the last two years during his battle with mesothelioma.
There will be an empty hole in our hearts left by his departure. God speed.
All services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Lonnie's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (www.stjude.org.) or a charity of your choice.
Arrangements are under the care of Peninsula Funeral Home, 11144 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA 23601.
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Glenda Vuxta
January 29, 2025
Three years already! I´m sure you´re in Heaven with Bonnie going to the movies and sharing popcorn and a drink! Forever our potential customer! Miss you!!
Paul Vuxta
January 29, 2025
It's been 3 years Lonnie and still remembering my friend, self described as the "the only one in captivity". I wrote on thus site yesterday but either technology, senility-lol, or you wanted a liitle more ,I believe the later. I have a photo of Tom and I taking you out golfing on your 50th birthday, I look at it often, we always had a great time and Tom loved to jab with you. Miss you buddy but one day, we'll see each other. Love you
Shirley Woolard
January 28, 2025
Can't wrap my head around you being gone 3 years ago Lonnie.
There are just so many fond memories of fun and friendship that it's impossible to ever forget you! Hoping you see Bonnie up there in Heaven and tell her how much I love and miss her too! Always your friend, Shirley Woolard
Paul Vuxta
January 28, 2024
Another year has passed and I know Lonnie is having a blast. I cleaned out my garage this week and it reminded me of him and his garage and how a real live, pretty much life long bachelor organizes, he doesn't, but that was Lonnie. I speak of him often because his life was woven into mine for over forty years. One day we will see each other again and catch up. Love you Lonnie.
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Barbara
January 29, 2023
It's hard to believe that it's been a year since Lonnie left this world. But never to be forgotten. Not a day goes by that I don't recall a funny story, an adventure that he shared with us,
an unexpected touching moment, a clever hack, how to cook anything in microwave, etc. Love & miss you Lonnie.
Paul Vuxta
January 28, 2023
January 24th, 2023
There are Anniversaries that are not happy ones but need to be remembered. Gone for a year now but never forgotten. We love and miss you Lonnie.
Cheryl Evans
February 5, 2022
It was so nice today to see all the people Lonnie cared for and loved so much in his life. The stories were so wonderful to hear. Lonnie is already greatly missed but it was comforting to remember him today. I love you, Uncle Lonnie!
Cheryl
Bonnie Loughran
February 5, 2022
My sympathy to all whom Lonnie loved. Knew Lonnie back in the day. Seeing his number yet in the Glen Garden party crew log. He liked to simply show up..as he did one night sans the beard we recognized him by at the time. God bless you Lonnie and may you rest in His peace.
Bonnie Loughran
From Hampton
Paul Vuxta
February 4, 2022
Lonnie was truly "one of a kind" and he lived his life like he wanted, down to the end, privately and in full control. In the last 2 months I spent with him, he told me stories about his life, they were more like adventures to me, skiing From Aspen to the Alps and Harleying from Sturgis, Myrtle Beach to Florida, his life was full, full of experiences and friends that I know he was truly grateful for, he loved you all. He loved all people, he never met a stranger, he told me once, when he retired, he wanted to sell everything and travel the country, alone and meet friends he never knew along the way. He never did but I kinda think it was still in his plan. Lonnie was a planner and very intelligent, he knew alot about alot of things and in his last months, days, hours and minutes he planned his end. I say end but it's his beginning, a healthy life filled with family, friends and new friends he has yet to meet. I love you Lonnie, yeah I know "I love me too", until we meet again my friend.
G
February 3, 2022
So sorry to hear about your loss. You know that God and Jesus are in the best position to comfort us when we lose a loved one in death.
Glenda Vuxta
February 2, 2022
RIP Lonnie! You will be truly missed!
Barbara
January 29, 2022
No one can take Lonnie's place. He was such a character; always the life of the party. Everyone has a funny Lonnie story to tell so let's keep telling them and keep his memory alive. I will sincerely miss my Friday night guy. My heartfelt sympathies go out to his loving family and his friends.
Shirley Woolard
January 29, 2022
My deepest heartfelt sympathy goes out to Lonnie's dear family. We all gave suffered an immeasurable loss. I prayed for my crazy, funny friend for the last 2 yearsmy last text to him on New Year's was reflecting back on the many New Year's we celebrated in the past and the Memories would live on in my heart! His hard core exterior was a just a thin lining that could be peaked back easily. Too funny, always confident and a great friend to my brother Paul for as far back as I can remember. I'm praying he's met up with Bonnie in Heaven and both are now watching over us. Life gives us friendships to cherish and Lonnie's was definitely one of them. I pray his beautiful family left behind finds comfort in remembering such good times with Lonnie during this difficult time. RIP my friend, now flying with the angels.
George Codekas
January 29, 2022
My deepest condolences go out to Lonnie's family. I got to know him from hanging around Shorty's and Hampton Roads Harley. Always enjoyed spending time with him.
Cheryl Evans
January 28, 2022
Lonnie was a great uncle who will be greatly missed! He was one in a million and always brought a smile to the faces of those he was around.
Cheryl Evans
January 28, 2022
Lonnie was a wonderful uncle who was a joy to be around. He was a very caring, loveable, and funny uncle who will definitely be missed.
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