Edward Benton Moore

MATTOON - Edward "Eddie" Moore, 56, of Mattoon, left this world to be with Jesus at 6:35 a.m. on Tuesday, May 11, 2010, at his residence. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 13, at the Schilling Funeral Home, 1301 Charleston Avenue in Mattoon. Funeral services honoring his life will begin at 1:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home with Reverend Mark Prevo officiating. Burial will be held at a later date. Edward was born March 10, 1954 in Mattoon, a son of Wendell E. "Sonny" and Carolyn (Michael) Moore. Survivors include his loving companion, Sandra DeLap of Mattoon; his daughters, Heather (Moore) Hinton and husband Brian of Mattoon, Keri (Moore) Durbin and husband Benny of Shelbyville, Kimberly DeLap of Norris City; his sons, Derrick Deters of Liberty, Indiana, Harold R. DeLap and wife Shannon of Norris City; his grandchildren, Shelbi Hinton of Mattoon, Abbi Hinton of Mattoon, Benjamin Hinton of Mattoon, Amber Durbin of Shelbyville, Dusten DeLap of Norris City, Josh DeLap of Norris City and Ashlyn DeLap of Norris City; his brothers, Raymond Moore and wife Patty of Independence, Missouri, Lee Moore and wife Teresa of Kansas City, Missouri; his sister Jeanine Moore of Springfield, Missouri; his former wife and mother of his daughters, Teri Moore of Decatur and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Moore worked in the telecommunications industry until his retirement. Eddie enjoyed trains, fishing, boating and especially enjoyed his grandkids. He was an avid science fiction fan and history buff. He enjoyed spending time with his Buddy. Memorial gifts in his honor are suggested to his family. obit-Moore,E.jpg