Benjamin Moore

Benjamin F. Moore, 90, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026.

Born in Gaffney, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Ellison and Mayola Walker Moore. A gifted student who skipped two grades, he graduated from Gaffney High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Benedict College, where he pledged Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. He later received a Master of Arts in Mathematics from Atlanta University (now Clark Atlanta University) and served in the United States military as a cryptographer.

Mr. Moore began his career teaching mathematics in Charleston, South Carolina, before transitioning into computer programming. He worked for Reynolds Aluminum and Southern Railway (Norfolk Southern), where he helped establish and lead the company's computer programming training department. He also served as Chairman and Board Member of the Norfolk Southern Credit Union.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Benjamin "Franklyn" Moore, Jr.; his sister, Susie Moore; and his brother, Gaither Moore.

He is survived by his daughter, Benita Stephens (William); grandchildren; great-grandchildren; siblings; and a host of extended family and friends.

Ben will be remembered for his intellect, generosity, quiet faith, and lifelong commitment to preparing others to provide for themselves and their families.

Funeral services will be held at Ideal Funeral Parlor, 106 E. Darlington Street, Florence, SC 29506 on Friday, February 27, 2026 at 11:00am and public viewing will be held at 10:00am before the funeral service.