Benjamin Mooring

Benjamin Wayne Mooring PhD, age 73, passed away Monday April 28, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 7, 1951 in Rocky Mount, NC to Col. Melvin H. Mooring and Dorothy Sexton Mooring.
Ben received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in mechanical engineering from Clemson University, Clemson, SC in 1973 and 1974, respectively. After graduate school he spent 4 years serving in the USAF. Upon completion of his time in the military he went on to earn a Ph.D. degree in mechanical engineering from Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. He completed his degree in 1979. In that same year, he joined the faculty of the Mechanical Engineering Department, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, where he conducted research in the area of identification and calibration of robot manipulators. In 1989, he joined IBM and worked in a group that developed custom manufacturing applications. He moved to the semiconductor manufacturing equipment industry in 1995 by joining Applied Materials and then, Lam Research in 1998.
Ben focused on robotic systems through the majority of his career. He spent over 20 years supporting the continuous advancement of the semiconductor industry, focusing primarily on Research and Development and New Product Development. He was a real innovator as shown by the numerous inventions and patent awards bearing his name. Ben was a friend and mentor to many that knew him throughout his life. He especially enjoyed teaching and inspiring the next generation of engineers and innovators. Ben retired as a Fellow from Lam Research indicating his high level of contribution in his field.
Ben had many hobbies in his lifetime including golf, tennis, 3D Printing enjoying time with friends in his investment club and woodworking. The one that he was most known for was woodworking. Over the years he made many pieces of furniture for friends and family. We will cherish the special things that he made so lovingly for all of us.
Ben is survived by his wife of 51 years, Patricia Miller Mooring and his two daughters, Erin Rucker (husband Jim) of Liberty Hill, TX and Stacy Mooring (husband Johnathan) of Chesapeake, VA and 3 grandchildren A.J., Lizzy and Violet.
He was preceded in death by his parents Col. Melvin H. Mooring and Dorothy Sexton Mooring.
A memorial service will take place at 2:00 with visitation starting at 1:00 on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Beck Funeral Home in Cedar Park, TX.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the Michael J.Fox Foundation for Research.