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Otto Moore Obituary
March 11, 1938 - January 14, 2025
On January 14, 2025, heaven gained an angel. The sun rose for Otto N. Moore, Sr. on March 11, 1938 in Newport News, Virginia to the late Major and Catherine Moore. The youngest of eight, he attended Huntington High School where he ran track and played in the band. After graduating in 1956, he attended Johnson C. Smith University and earned a degree in Biology. In 1958 he married Alma Joyce Martin and they raised seven children, including four of their own. After almost fifty years in the field, Otto retired as a pharmaceutical salesman and began working part time at Richmond's Jefferson Hotel, where he enjoyed meeting new people and making new friends. Throughout his career, through his children and grandchildren, and in the community, Otto was known for his generous spirit and will leave his devout legacy amongst those who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Alma Martin Moore. He leaves to cherish 7 children, 6 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren, as well as a host of relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 24, 2025 at O. H. Smith & Son Funeral Home, 3009 Chestnut Avenue, Newport News, VA. Viewing will be from 3-6 p.m. on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at the funeral home.
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Roberta Aigbokhaevbo
December 3, 2025
Praying the family strength and comfort in the healing process .
Sherry Hatcher
January 29, 2025
Sending Condolences from the Hatcher Family. We only just found out
Michael Murray
January 25, 2025
Otto was one of the best men I´ve ever known. My life was brighter because he was in it. My deepest sympathies for his friends and family. He will truly be missed.
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Diahann Whittington
January 23, 2025
The Children´s Center sends our heartfelt condolences to your family during this difficult time. We were privileged to witness the incredible love that Mr. Moore shared with his family-a love that was truly inspiring.
God has surely gained an angel, and we hope that each of us may experience that depth of love in our own lives. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
From all of us at St James's Children's Center.
Melinda Jenkins
January 22, 2025
Nothing but beautiful memories of my Mr. Moore. He was such a good man.
Roberta Aigbokhaevbo
January 22, 2025
My condolences to the family. Praying God's strength and comfort in the healing process .
George Lancaster
January 22, 2025
For a brief time in the early to mid '70s, I had the pleasure to watch Mr. Moore interact with his family, friends, and other neighbors. He was the master of kindness, empathy, and an example of A Good Person. May his family always be proud to have had their experiences with him, because he truly was one of The Best!
O. H. Smith & Son Funeral Home
January 22, 2025
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