David Earl Moore

David Earl Moore, age 91, of Riegelwood, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, January 3, 2026. David Earl was born on October 21, 1934 in Columbus County to the late David Lawrence Moore and Rosa Lee Malpass Moore. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife; Agnes Anne Barnhardt Moore, and his two sons; John David Moore and Michael Earl Moore.

David Earl served his country in the United States Army. He worked for 40 plus years at International Paper with his last position at retirement being an Electrical Supervisor. David Earl was one of the last living board members of the Acme Delco Riegelwood Fire and Rescue Department. He was instrumental in getting the department started. He loved to play golf and was a member of the Riegelwood Country Club in Riegelwood and Land Harbor Country Club in Newland, NC

Left to cherish his memory are his wife; Sara Frank Moore, grandson; Michael Weston Moore (Bethany) of Whiteville, sister; Louise Moore Jarrell (Billy) of Riegelwood, 2 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild, nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 – 11;45 am followed by a memorial service on Friday, January 9, 2026, at 12:00 pm at the Acme Presbyterian Church, Riegelwood with Rev. Becky Raynor and Rev. Lamont Hemminger officiating. A private burial will follow with Military Honors at Delco Cemetery, Delco, NC.

McKenzie Mortuary, 112 Jefferson Street, Whiteville, NC is serving the Moore family.