Michael Oakley Moorman, PhD

Moorman, PhD, Michael Oakley

passed peacefully at home on August 28, 2025. Michael was born to parents Edwin Matthew and Laverne Rush Moorman. Michael had two siblings, brother Edwin Jr. (deceased), and sister Virginia (Jim) Wagner, Washington State. He married Elaine Chevalier, in Tampa, Florida on October 16, 1982. Their family was made of two children from a previous marriage; Bridget of San Antonio, Florida, and Michael (deceased).

Michael had a military family childhood, living in Texas, then Tampa, Florida; Mobile, Alabama; Morocco; and England. He finished high school in Chicopee, Massachusetts. Michael's education consisted of a Bachelor of Science at West Point, class of 1963, an MS at Arizona State University, an MS at University of Northern Colorado, and a PhD with Texas A&M. Mike entered the United States Air Force after graduating West Point and trained as a pilot serving in New York State, Utah, Wyoming, and then served as a flight instructor for several years at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona. He also served in Okinawa, Japan; traveling throughout the far east for several years. He received many awards: a Distinguished Flying Cross, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal with Devices. He flew as a tanker bomber, T-37 instructor pilot, Tactical Bomber Pilot, and was Air Operations Command. Following retirement, Mike completed his doctoral education in Texas and accepted a position at Saint Leo University in 1989 in the computer science department. Dr. Moorman remained at Saint Leo for the next 32 years as a full professional, certifying in cyber security and teaching until his retirement three years ago. He served as head of computer science department for many years, mentoring faculty seeking research and publication and co-authored several textbooks on computer science.

Mike was active in the Dade City Kiwanis Club for the past 25 years, and as president attended national and international conventions, participating in all fish fries and game nights. Mike was a lifelong member of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) and Retired Officers Associations.

Golf in Texas and Florida was his hobby of choice especially with best friend, John Biggerstaff. Mike is survived by his wife, Elaine; daughter, Bridget; and stepsons, Chris and Paul. A memorial service is planned for Mike at a later date, as well as interment at Florida National Cemetery.

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