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Tyrus Lawrence "Larry" Moore Jr.
August 1, 1945 - October 9, 2025
Tyrus Lawrence "Larry" Moore Jr., 80, of Palm Coast, FL, and formerly of Roanoke, VA, passed into eternal rest with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 9, 2025. Larry was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
Born in Atlanta, GA, on August 1, 1945, Larry was the son of the late Tyrus Lawrence Moore and Louise Garrison Moore of Atlanta, GA. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 57 years, Claire Stilwell Moore; his daughter, Lee Moore Rhodes and her husband, Eric Charles Rhodes; his daughter, Lynn Moore Crossman and her husband, Kevin Keith Crossman; and his two grandchildren, Jack Lawrence Rhodes and Alexandra Lee Rhodes.
Larry attended Clemson University for two years before transferring to the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Management. He later earned his MBA from George Mason University, taking night classes while working full-time. Larry served his country in the United States Army for two years after graduating from Georgia Tech, including one year stationed in Vietnam as a First Lieutenant. After the army, Larry went to work for Southern Railway in Atlanta, Ga. His career took him from Atlanta, GA, to Washington D.C., to Roanoke, VA, where he served as Director of Material Management in the Purchasing Department. He retired from Norfolk Southern Corporation/ Southern Railway after 30 distinguished years of service.
Larry was an active member of First Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Roanoke, VA, for 40 years, where he served faithfully as a Sunday School teacher, Deacon, and Elder. He was actively involved in the church's Frontline Greeter Program for a number of years. Larry was also a past member of Kiwanis Club of the Roanoke Valley, where he served as Treasurer and then President.
After retirement, Larry and his wife enjoyed many years of traveling in the U.S. and abroad, experiencing the Grand Canyon and other national parks, making memories in iconic European destinations, and journeying to The Holy Land, Egypt, and other exciting places. He also enjoyed spending time with Claire, his children, and grandchildren at the family's annual trip to Myrtle Beach.
Larry loved to play golf and enjoyed every round, even though he didn't pick up the game until his 40s. He treasured the camaraderie and friendships he made with his golfing partners, and he liked to say that you could really learn about someone's character on the golf course.
He was a prolific photographer and found joy in capturing family milestones and ordinary moments alike. His camera was an extension of his heart, and as the family's unofficial historian, he leaves us with countless family albums and digital folders to treasure.
Larry was incredibly handy. There was no project that was too big and no item he couldn't fix. He was an avid and accomplished craftsman, breathing new life into antiques and leaving us with many beautifully refinished pieces.
Known for his sense of humor, he frequently made lighthearted jokes and always found a reason to laugh. Larry was a true Southern gentleman and a person of deep faith, great character, and integrity. He always exemplified kindness, wisdom, generosity, and patience, and he expressed perpetual gratitude to those around him.
Above all, he was most grateful for his family, and his true legacy is the people he loved. He met Claire, the love of his life, during his senior year at Georgia Tech. She was a nursing student at nearby Piedmont Hospital, and he said he knew within a couple months that she was the one he wanted to marry. As a father to Lee and Lynn, he offered unconditional love, strength, and guidance. It's impossible to fully articulate his lifelong commitment to his daughters, but one anecdote worth sharing is the countless times he helped them both move and relocate over the years, arriving with a smile and a U-Haul, driving hundreds of miles, and helping to get them comfortably settled in dorm rooms, apartments, and new homes. He loved nothing more than connecting and spending time with his grandchildren, whether he was emailing Jack about football scores or reminding Alexandra that "College is the best four years of your life." He would brag on Jack and Alexandra to anyone who would listen.
A funeral service celebrating his life will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at First Evangelical Presbyterian Church with the Reverend Don Hardman officiating. The family will receive friends before the service at 1 p.m. in the sanctuary of the church. A reception celebrating Larry's life will follow the service at The Hotel Roanoke (Shenandoah B Ballroom) from 5 to 7 p.m. A graveside service and interment will take place in Evergreen Burial Park on Monday, October 20, at 10 a.m. Condolences may be shared with his family by visiting www.Oakeys.com.
Oakey's Funeral Service - South Chapel
Roanoke, VA (540) 989-3131
August 1, 1945 - October 9, 2025
Tyrus Lawrence "Larry" Moore Jr., 80, of Palm Coast, FL, and formerly of Roanoke, VA, passed into eternal rest with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 9, 2025. Larry was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
Born in Atlanta, GA, on August 1, 1945, Larry was the son of the late Tyrus Lawrence Moore and Louise Garrison Moore of Atlanta, GA. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 57 years, Claire Stilwell Moore; his daughter, Lee Moore Rhodes and her husband, Eric Charles Rhodes; his daughter, Lynn Moore Crossman and her husband, Kevin Keith Crossman; and his two grandchildren, Jack Lawrence Rhodes and Alexandra Lee Rhodes.
Larry attended Clemson University for two years before transferring to the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Management. He later earned his MBA from George Mason University, taking night classes while working full-time. Larry served his country in the United States Army for two years after graduating from Georgia Tech, including one year stationed in Vietnam as a First Lieutenant. After the army, Larry went to work for Southern Railway in Atlanta, Ga. His career took him from Atlanta, GA, to Washington D.C., to Roanoke, VA, where he served as Director of Material Management in the Purchasing Department. He retired from Norfolk Southern Corporation/ Southern Railway after 30 distinguished years of service.
Larry was an active member of First Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Roanoke, VA, for 40 years, where he served faithfully as a Sunday School teacher, Deacon, and Elder. He was actively involved in the church's Frontline Greeter Program for a number of years. Larry was also a past member of Kiwanis Club of the Roanoke Valley, where he served as Treasurer and then President.
After retirement, Larry and his wife enjoyed many years of traveling in the U.S. and abroad, experiencing the Grand Canyon and other national parks, making memories in iconic European destinations, and journeying to The Holy Land, Egypt, and other exciting places. He also enjoyed spending time with Claire, his children, and grandchildren at the family's annual trip to Myrtle Beach.
Larry loved to play golf and enjoyed every round, even though he didn't pick up the game until his 40s. He treasured the camaraderie and friendships he made with his golfing partners, and he liked to say that you could really learn about someone's character on the golf course.
He was a prolific photographer and found joy in capturing family milestones and ordinary moments alike. His camera was an extension of his heart, and as the family's unofficial historian, he leaves us with countless family albums and digital folders to treasure.
Larry was incredibly handy. There was no project that was too big and no item he couldn't fix. He was an avid and accomplished craftsman, breathing new life into antiques and leaving us with many beautifully refinished pieces.
Known for his sense of humor, he frequently made lighthearted jokes and always found a reason to laugh. Larry was a true Southern gentleman and a person of deep faith, great character, and integrity. He always exemplified kindness, wisdom, generosity, and patience, and he expressed perpetual gratitude to those around him.
Above all, he was most grateful for his family, and his true legacy is the people he loved. He met Claire, the love of his life, during his senior year at Georgia Tech. She was a nursing student at nearby Piedmont Hospital, and he said he knew within a couple months that she was the one he wanted to marry. As a father to Lee and Lynn, he offered unconditional love, strength, and guidance. It's impossible to fully articulate his lifelong commitment to his daughters, but one anecdote worth sharing is the countless times he helped them both move and relocate over the years, arriving with a smile and a U-Haul, driving hundreds of miles, and helping to get them comfortably settled in dorm rooms, apartments, and new homes. He loved nothing more than connecting and spending time with his grandchildren, whether he was emailing Jack about football scores or reminding Alexandra that "College is the best four years of your life." He would brag on Jack and Alexandra to anyone who would listen.
A funeral service celebrating his life will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at First Evangelical Presbyterian Church with the Reverend Don Hardman officiating. The family will receive friends before the service at 1 p.m. in the sanctuary of the church. A reception celebrating Larry's life will follow the service at The Hotel Roanoke (Shenandoah B Ballroom) from 5 to 7 p.m. A graveside service and interment will take place in Evergreen Burial Park on Monday, October 20, at 10 a.m. Condolences may be shared with his family by visiting www.Oakeys.com.
Oakey's Funeral Service - South Chapel
Roanoke, VA (540) 989-3131
Published by Roanoke Times on Oct. 15, 2025.
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