NEWPORT NEWS - Elmer Ray Moore "Emo," 87, passed away peacefully at home August 9th. Born in Hazard, KY, he was a Peninsula resident for decades serving in the Army-Air Force, and then worked for Civil Service at Ft. Eustis until retirement. An expert archer, Emo was a member of the Warwick Bowman & the Virginia Bowhunter's Association, & by 1970 his titles included Virginia State, Eastern Regional, Mid-Atlantic, US Open National, World Try-Out finalist, & World Champion in Cardiff, Wales. Emo also co-owned the Archer's Specialty Shop in Newport News for several years.
Preceding Elmer in rest is his parents, Lily Shumake Moore & Leonard Moore; he is survived by his wife Audrey of 67 years; two sons, Steve & Doug; 4 grandchildren (Kerri Ripley, Ryan Moore, Danny Wilson, & Jennifer Buchanan); 2 brothers; 4 sisters; 6 great grandchildren & 1 great great grandchild; and many nieces & nephews.
Elmer's Celebration of Life begins 1pm, August 16th at Peninsula Funeral Home with internment immediately following at Peninsula Memorial Gardens officiated by Bishop William McCarty.
Published in Daily Press on Aug. 13, 2015
Preceding Elmer in rest is his parents, Lily Shumake Moore & Leonard Moore; he is survived by his wife Audrey of 67 years; two sons, Steve & Doug; 4 grandchildren (Kerri Ripley, Ryan Moore, Danny Wilson, & Jennifer Buchanan); 2 brothers; 4 sisters; 6 great grandchildren & 1 great great grandchild; and many nieces & nephews.
Elmer's Celebration of Life begins 1pm, August 16th at Peninsula Funeral Home with internment immediately following at Peninsula Memorial Gardens officiated by Bishop William McCarty.
Published in Daily Press on Aug. 13, 2015
NEWPORT NEWS - Elmer Ray Moore "Emo," 87, passed away peacefully at home August 9th. Born in Hazard, KY, he was a Peninsula resident for decades serving in the Army-Air Force, and then worked for Civil Service at Ft. Eustis until retirement. An expert archer, Emo was a member of the Warwick Bowman & the Virginia Bowhunter's Association, & by 1970 his titles included Virginia State, Eastern Regional, Mid-Atlantic, US Open National, World Try-Out finalist, & World Champion in Cardiff, Wales. Emo also co-owned the Archer's Specialty Shop in Newport News for several years.
Preceding Elmer in rest is his parents, Lily Shumake Moore & Leonard Moore; he is survived by his wife Audrey of 67 years; two sons, Steve & Doug; 4 grandchildren (Kerri Ripley, Ryan Moore, Danny Wilson, & Jennifer Buchanan); 2 brothers; 4 sisters; 6 great grandchildren & 1 great great grandchild; and many nieces & nephews.
Elmer's Celebration of Life begins 1pm, August 16th at Peninsula Funeral Home with internment immediately following at Peninsula Memorial Gardens officiated by Bishop William McCarty.
Published in Daily Press on Aug. 13, 2015
Preceding Elmer in rest is his parents, Lily Shumake Moore & Leonard Moore; he is survived by his wife Audrey of 67 years; two sons, Steve & Doug; 4 grandchildren (Kerri Ripley, Ryan Moore, Danny Wilson, & Jennifer Buchanan); 2 brothers; 4 sisters; 6 great grandchildren & 1 great great grandchild; and many nieces & nephews.
Elmer's Celebration of Life begins 1pm, August 16th at Peninsula Funeral Home with internment immediately following at Peninsula Memorial Gardens officiated by Bishop William McCarty.
Published in Daily Press on Aug. 13, 2015
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