Bill Lee Moore, 90, of South Beaver Township, passed away on October 4, 2024, in Concordia at Villa St. Joseph.
He was born on August 7, 1934, in Burton, West Virginia, the son of the late Robert and Lucille Jane (Delaney) Moore. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Nancy Lynn (Cumpston) Moore, sister, Ruth Ann Hardesty, brother, Randy Moore, sister-in-law, Diane Moore, stepmother, Ruth Moore, and grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. William Delaney of Hundred, West Virginia who raised him. He is survived by his children, Donald Glenn Moore of South Beaver Township, David William Moore of Landis, North Carolina, Linda Diane (John) Yenges of Brighton Township, Leigh Ann (David) Hartung of Horn Lake, Mississippi, his loving grandchildren, Diana “Nikki” (Kyle) Matuszek of Loveland, Ohio, Chad Eric Davies of Jacksonville, North Carolina, Shane David Moore of Rochester, his precious great-grandchildren, Kendall Grace Matuszek of Loveland, Ohio, Hunter Adam Moore of Rochester, brothers, Robert Moore, Lynn (Susie) Moore, John (Kathy) Moore, James (Davorah) Moore, sister-in-law, Sherry Moore, along with numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews whom he loved dearly.
He graduated from Hundred High School in West Virginia. Bill proudly served in the United States Army from March 1957 until February 1959 during the Vietnam War, attaining the rank of Specialist SP4. During his service, he was stationed on both the west and east sides of the Panama Canal, where he contributed to the vital operations of the U.S. military in the region. Bill retired as a foreman from Republic Steel, upon retirement he worked for Seven Oaks Country Club, where he continued to foster connections and friendships. An avid outdoorsman, Bill found joy in nature and shared his love for the outdoors with family and friends. He was also a devoted coach, coaching Farm and Little League baseball in South Beaver Township. Above all, Bill cherished spending time with his grandchildren. He was their biggest supporter, attending their sporting events and activities with pride and joy. His presence will be profoundly missed at every game and event, where his love and encouragement were felt by all.
Friends will be received on Thursday, October 10, from noon until 1:45 p.m., followed by a service at 2 p.m. in J & J Spratt Funeral Home, New Brighton.
He will be laid to rest beside his wife in Beaver Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations, may be made to J & J Spratt Funeral Home, 1612 Third Ave, New Brighton.
The Beaver County Special Unit will provide military honors on Thursday, October 10 at 2:45 p.m. in Beaver Cemetery.