James Miller Moore, age 93, was a son to the late Julia Ann Miller Moore and James Clyde Moore. He was also predeceased by his son James Miller "Bo" Moore, Jr.; sister, Martha Moore Rhyne.
Jim graduated from Lincolnton High School and attended Catawba College and NC State University. He was an avid State fan. In 1943, at the age of 19, Jim enlisted in the US Army during WWII, serving in the US and Italy. He was a Heavy Weapons Instructor, specializing in the M1 Rifle and 30-caliber heavy machine gun. He received the following medals: American Theater Service Medal, European, African, Middle Eastern Campaign Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and World War II Victory Medal. After the war ended, Jim worked as an industrial engineer at Duplan Mills. In 1956, he made a career change and began selling life insurance that would span over 60+ years. He loved his work and never truly retired. He earned many awards and recognition's: Life Member – Million Dollar Round Table since 1982, Recipient of the National Sales Achievement Award for 3 years, National Recipient of the Quality Award for 14 years, President’s Club of Prudential Insurance Co., President’s Honor Guard of Prudential, Charlotte Ordinary Agency Award of Prudential, Charlotte Association of Life Underwriters, Recipient of 16 President’s Citations from Prudential, Prudential’s Hall of Fame Division Manager, National Association Insurance & Financial Advisors with 50+ years of membership. Jim helped organize the first Jaycee Club in Lincolnton and served as chairman of the first Lincoln County Beauty Pageant. Jim was also very active in the community. He received many service awards and recognitions: Secretary-Treasurer of Lincolnton Chamber of Commerce, Co-president of Lincolnton Rotary Club, Director of American Cancer Society, Director of United Way, Trustee of Lincoln County Hospital, Lincolnton/Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce President’s Club Award, Lincolnton Cultural Center and YMCA Capital Fund Campaign, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts supporter, Life Member of the American Legion and VFW. Jim was involved in the creation of Lincoln Bank in 1982. He served as a director of Lincoln Bank and never missed a board meeting or committee meeting for 10 years. He was awarded the Lincoln County Man of the Year Award in 1981. His son, Bo, was also awarded the Lincoln County Man of the Year Award in 2011. Jim committed his life, talents, and resources to God in many of the following ways: current member of Ironton Presbyterian Church, former member of the First Presbyterian Church in Lincolnton, (Life) Elder Emeritus, Youth Director, Treasurer for many years, Stewardship Director for many years, and numerous other committees.
For all who knew Jim, he will be remembered as a man of integrity, strong faith, and diligence.
Interment in Hollybrook Cemetery.
Posted 15 Jun 2017 by Warlick Funeral Home
Jim graduated from Lincolnton High School and attended Catawba College and NC State University. He was an avid State fan. In 1943, at the age of 19, Jim enlisted in the US Army during WWII, serving in the US and Italy. He was a Heavy Weapons Instructor, specializing in the M1 Rifle and 30-caliber heavy machine gun. He received the following medals: American Theater Service Medal, European, African, Middle Eastern Campaign Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and World War II Victory Medal. After the war ended, Jim worked as an industrial engineer at Duplan Mills. In 1956, he made a career change and began selling life insurance that would span over 60+ years. He loved his work and never truly retired. He earned many awards and recognition's: Life Member – Million Dollar Round Table since 1982, Recipient of the National Sales Achievement Award for 3 years, National Recipient of the Quality Award for 14 years, President’s Club of Prudential Insurance Co., President’s Honor Guard of Prudential, Charlotte Ordinary Agency Award of Prudential, Charlotte Association of Life Underwriters, Recipient of 16 President’s Citations from Prudential, Prudential’s Hall of Fame Division Manager, National Association Insurance & Financial Advisors with 50+ years of membership. Jim helped organize the first Jaycee Club in Lincolnton and served as chairman of the first Lincoln County Beauty Pageant. Jim was also very active in the community. He received many service awards and recognitions: Secretary-Treasurer of Lincolnton Chamber of Commerce, Co-president of Lincolnton Rotary Club, Director of American Cancer Society, Director of United Way, Trustee of Lincoln County Hospital, Lincolnton/Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce President’s Club Award, Lincolnton Cultural Center and YMCA Capital Fund Campaign, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts supporter, Life Member of the American Legion and VFW. Jim was involved in the creation of Lincoln Bank in 1982. He served as a director of Lincoln Bank and never missed a board meeting or committee meeting for 10 years. He was awarded the Lincoln County Man of the Year Award in 1981. His son, Bo, was also awarded the Lincoln County Man of the Year Award in 2011. Jim committed his life, talents, and resources to God in many of the following ways: current member of Ironton Presbyterian Church, former member of the First Presbyterian Church in Lincolnton, (Life) Elder Emeritus, Youth Director, Treasurer for many years, Stewardship Director for many years, and numerous other committees.
For all who knew Jim, he will be remembered as a man of integrity, strong faith, and diligence.
Interment in Hollybrook Cemetery.
Posted 15 Jun 2017 by Warlick Funeral Home
James Miller Moore, age 93, was a son to the late Julia Ann Miller Moore and James Clyde Moore. He was also predeceased by his son James Miller "Bo" Moore, Jr.; sister, Martha Moore Rhyne.
Jim graduated from Lincolnton High School and attended Catawba College and NC State University. He was an avid State fan. In 1943, at the age of 19, Jim enlisted in the US Army during WWII, serving in the US and Italy. He was a Heavy Weapons Instructor, specializing in the M1 Rifle and 30-caliber heavy machine gun. He received the following medals: American Theater Service Medal, European, African, Middle Eastern Campaign Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and World War II Victory Medal. After the war ended, Jim worked as an industrial engineer at Duplan Mills. In 1956, he made a career change and began selling life insurance that would span over 60+ years. He loved his work and never truly retired. He earned many awards and recognition's: Life Member – Million Dollar Round Table since 1982, Recipient of the National Sales Achievement Award for 3 years, National Recipient of the Quality Award for 14 years, President’s Club of Prudential Insurance Co., President’s Honor Guard of Prudential, Charlotte Ordinary Agency Award of Prudential, Charlotte Association of Life Underwriters, Recipient of 16 President’s Citations from Prudential, Prudential’s Hall of Fame Division Manager, National Association Insurance & Financial Advisors with 50+ years of membership. Jim helped organize the first Jaycee Club in Lincolnton and served as chairman of the first Lincoln County Beauty Pageant. Jim was also very active in the community. He received many service awards and recognitions: Secretary-Treasurer of Lincolnton Chamber of Commerce, Co-president of Lincolnton Rotary Club, Director of American Cancer Society, Director of United Way, Trustee of Lincoln County Hospital, Lincolnton/Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce President’s Club Award, Lincolnton Cultural Center and YMCA Capital Fund Campaign, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts supporter, Life Member of the American Legion and VFW. Jim was involved in the creation of Lincoln Bank in 1982. He served as a director of Lincoln Bank and never missed a board meeting or committee meeting for 10 years. He was awarded the Lincoln County Man of the Year Award in 1981. His son, Bo, was also awarded the Lincoln County Man of the Year Award in 2011. Jim committed his life, talents, and resources to God in many of the following ways: current member of Ironton Presbyterian Church, former member of the First Presbyterian Church in Lincolnton, (Life) Elder Emeritus, Youth Director, Treasurer for many years, Stewardship Director for many years, and numerous other committees.
For all who knew Jim, he will be remembered as a man of integrity, strong faith, and diligence.
Interment in Hollybrook Cemetery.
Posted 15 Jun 2017 by Warlick Funeral Home
Jim graduated from Lincolnton High School and attended Catawba College and NC State University. He was an avid State fan. In 1943, at the age of 19, Jim enlisted in the US Army during WWII, serving in the US and Italy. He was a Heavy Weapons Instructor, specializing in the M1 Rifle and 30-caliber heavy machine gun. He received the following medals: American Theater Service Medal, European, African, Middle Eastern Campaign Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and World War II Victory Medal. After the war ended, Jim worked as an industrial engineer at Duplan Mills. In 1956, he made a career change and began selling life insurance that would span over 60+ years. He loved his work and never truly retired. He earned many awards and recognition's: Life Member – Million Dollar Round Table since 1982, Recipient of the National Sales Achievement Award for 3 years, National Recipient of the Quality Award for 14 years, President’s Club of Prudential Insurance Co., President’s Honor Guard of Prudential, Charlotte Ordinary Agency Award of Prudential, Charlotte Association of Life Underwriters, Recipient of 16 President’s Citations from Prudential, Prudential’s Hall of Fame Division Manager, National Association Insurance & Financial Advisors with 50+ years of membership. Jim helped organize the first Jaycee Club in Lincolnton and served as chairman of the first Lincoln County Beauty Pageant. Jim was also very active in the community. He received many service awards and recognitions: Secretary-Treasurer of Lincolnton Chamber of Commerce, Co-president of Lincolnton Rotary Club, Director of American Cancer Society, Director of United Way, Trustee of Lincoln County Hospital, Lincolnton/Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce President’s Club Award, Lincolnton Cultural Center and YMCA Capital Fund Campaign, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts supporter, Life Member of the American Legion and VFW. Jim was involved in the creation of Lincoln Bank in 1982. He served as a director of Lincoln Bank and never missed a board meeting or committee meeting for 10 years. He was awarded the Lincoln County Man of the Year Award in 1981. His son, Bo, was also awarded the Lincoln County Man of the Year Award in 2011. Jim committed his life, talents, and resources to God in many of the following ways: current member of Ironton Presbyterian Church, former member of the First Presbyterian Church in Lincolnton, (Life) Elder Emeritus, Youth Director, Treasurer for many years, Stewardship Director for many years, and numerous other committees.
For all who knew Jim, he will be remembered as a man of integrity, strong faith, and diligence.
Interment in Hollybrook Cemetery.
Posted 15 Jun 2017 by Warlick Funeral Home
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