F. Vincent MOATES

MOATES, F. Vincent, 67, passed this life October 21, 2009 surrounded by his loving family. Treasuring his love and companionship are his wife, Laura J. English and their dog, Floyd; son, Michael V. Moates and wife, Bobbie Kay, of Dallas, Texas; daughter, Robin Morrison and husband, Bryan, of Richmond; grandkids, Berkley, Carter and Tyler Moates, and Jacob, Luke and MacKenzie Morrison. He is also survived by his sister, Theresa Moates Wicker; and brothers, David, John and Larry Moates. He attended Benedictine High School and RPI. He was a member of 101st Airborne serving overseas, followed by service in the Army Reserves. He loved his long career as an electrical engineer working in factory automation, the Redskins, and most of all his family who will miss him terribly. A celebration of his life will be held in late November and notice will be published. The family asks for consideration of memorial gifts to Little Sisters of the Poor, 1503 Michael Rd., Richmond, Va. 23229 or Tuckahoe Volunteer Rescue Squad, 1101 Horsepen Rd., Richmond, Va. 23229.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.