Don W. Moose

STATESVILLE - Donald Wayne Moose, 58, of Statesville, passed away Monday, April 7, 2008, following an unexpected illness. Born July 20, 1949, in Statesville, he was a son of the late Buster C. and Hazel Martin Moose. Don graduated from Statesville City Schools, Mitchell Community College and attended Lenoir-Rhyne College. He worked at T&S Cadillac Olds for many years and was most recently employed as a salesman with Myers Tire & Auto. He attended Forest Park Presbyterian Church. Don was an active member of the Statesville Jaycees for many years, holding a number of offices, including president. He also was elected as a lifetime member of the club. In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by an infant brother, Daniel Webster Moose. He was married on June 29, 1986, to Sandra Elaine Powell, who survives. Don also is survived by a daughter, Tamberline Dawn Moose of Winston-Salem; his brothers and sisters-in-law, David and Jeanie Moose and Michael and Diane Moose, all of Statesville; nephews, Justin, Andrew and Marty Moose and Jacob Lail; and nieces, Tiffany and Samantha Moose, Caron Chambers and Caroline Lail. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 10, 2008, at Forest Park Presbyterian Church, with Dr. Michael Hill officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 tonight, Wednesday, April 9, 2008, at Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to N.C. Jaycee Burn Center, UNC Hospitals, 101 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill, N.C. 27514 or Forest Park Presbyterian Church, 1026 Davie Ave., Statesville, N.C. 28677.