Kenneth Raye Moore, 69, of Currie passed gently from his earthly life on Sunday, May 29, 2016 at Duke University Hospital.

He was born June 3, 1946 in Pender County, the son of the late Roscoe Earl and Allene Flynn Moore. Also remembered are his brothers, Roscoe Moore and Freddy Moore and sister, Kathryn Parker, all who preceded Kenneth in death.

Kenneth is survived by his devoted wife of 47 years, Katie Benson Moore; brothers, David E. Moore (Myrtie), Willis Moore (Anita), and Robert Moore (Sheila); sisters, Merla Jackson, Jane Deal (Buddy), Brenda Miller, and Glenda Dennis; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Kenneth was a member of Canetuck Baptist Church where he served as Sunday school director for over fifty years and on the Board of Trustees. After graduating from Atkinson High school Kenneth furthered his education at Cape Fear Community College receiving a degree as a machinist and certified welder. Kenneth worked at several businesses before becoming service manager at Sturdy Equipment Company where he worked for 10 ½ years. In 1980, in the building that Kenneth built, he and Katie went full time with their own business, Moore's Machine and Welding Shop. A special thank you to all of their loyal customers who help to make their business a success.

Kenneth was a man of faith, a devoted husband, brother and uncle and a diligent worker. Amongst the legacies Kenneth leaves are the importance of God, Family and Country. He was loved and will be missed.

The family will receive friends 6 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, June 3, 2016 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home in Burgaw.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Canetuck Baptist Church with the Rev. William Moore officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Casketbearers will be Joey Miller, Chris Miller, Jamie Dennis, Aaron Dennis, Daniel Moore, David Moore, Earl Moore and Michael Moore. Honorary bearers will be Paul Todd, Jim Robinson, Harold Moore, John Rowe, Thaddeus Squires, David Clark and Bobby Dale.

Katie would like to thank all of Kenneth's doctors, especially Dr. William Holt, Kenneth's physician and good friend, for excellent care.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home of Burgaw.