Robert M. Moore

MOORE ROBERT MARION MOORE (Age 70) Rear Admiral Passed away October 4, 2009 at his home in Charlottesville, Virginia. Born July 10, 1939 in San Antonio, Texas, he was the son of the late Marion Moore and Azalee Patrick Moore of San Antonio. Rear Admiral Moore earned a Bachelors Degree in Journalism (with high distinction) from the University of Texas and a Master''s Degree in Business Administration from Harvard University where he was named a George F. Baker Scholar. In 1961, he was commissioned an Ensign in the U.S. Navy Supply Corps where he served with distinction from 1961-1996. During his career he served as Supply Officer on board USS HYMAN (DD 732) and USS HOLLAND (AS 32) and qualified in submarines. In May 1993, he became the 38th Chief of Supply Corps in which he served until his retirement from active duty in May 1996. During his long and distinguished naval career that spanned more than 35 years, Rear Admiral Moore was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit (six awards), the Meritorious Service Medal (two awards), and various other campaign and unit awards. Upon his retirement from the Navy in 1996, Rear Admiral Moore continued to mentor young officers and was an active participant in the Navy Supply Corps community. He also served as Treasurer, Navy Historical Association; Treasurer, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard Residence Foundation; Member of the Board of Directors for Herley Industries, Inc.; and Member of the Board of Directors, Navy Supply Corps Foundation. Most recently, Rear Admiral Moore was selected by his shipmates as the 2009 recipient of the Navy Supply Corps Lifetime Achievement Award for his continued support for the Supply Corps Community. He will long be remembered for the exceptional professional and military guidance he unselfishly shared, and his gift of making a friend of everyone he encountered. He is survived by his brother, Pat Moore of Houston, Texas; his sister, Janice Travis and niece, Laura of Evergreen, Colorado. Burial will be held with Full Military Honors at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation, 701 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, #123, Washington, DC 20004-2608; Naval Historical Foundation, 1306 Dahlgren Avenue, SE, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC 20374-5055; Navy Marine Coast Guard Residence Foundation (Vinson Hall), 6251 Old Dominion Drive, McLean, Virginia 22101; or Supply Corps Foundation Scholarship Fund, Navy Supply Corps Foundation 1425 Prince Avenue, Athens, Georgia 30606.Burial will be held with Full Military Honors at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation, 701 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, #123, Washington, DC 20004-2608; Naval Historical Foundation, 1306 Dahlgren Avenue, SE, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC 20374-5055; Navy Marine Coast Guard Residence Foundation (Vinson Hall), 6251 Old Dominion Drive, McLean, Virginia 22101; or Supply Corps Foundation Scholarship Fund, Navy Supply Corps Foundation 1425 Prince Avenue, Athens, Georgia 30606.