Oliver D. Moore, 85, of Currie passed peacefully from his earthly life on Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center. He was born November 30, 1927 in Burgaw, the son of the late Clyde McCoy Moore and Jannie Croom Moore. Oliver was also preceded in death by his wife, Iris Faye Malpass Moore; son, Lawrence Oliver Moore; granddaughter, Pamela Moore and siblings, Clyde, Jr., Ruth, Marie and Margaret.

Surviving Oliver are his wife of 39 years, Bernice P. Moore; son, Rocky Lane Moore of Wilmington; granddaughter, Tracey Norris; great granddaughter, Kimberly Moore; great great granddaughters, Kyah and Hayla; and many extended family and friends

Oliver proudly served for over 20 years in the US Air Force, retiring as Master Sergeant. He was a faithful member of Moores Creek Baptist Church. After his military retirement he embarked upon a second career with the New Hanover County Sheriff's Department. Oliver was a man of faith, honor, and integrity who loved his family and his community. In years past he enjoyed hunting, fishing and being outdoors in God's world of beautiful nature. Amongst the legacies Oliver leaves are the importance of God, Family, and Country.

Funeral service will be at 12 noon Thursday, August 15, 2013 at Moores Creek Baptist Church with The Rev, Philip Eakins officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Casketbearers will be Joe Scronce, Jim Galloway, Nolan Nunalee, Adam Corbett, Danny Thornton, and Harold Moore. Honorary bearers will be Senior Adult Men's Sunday School Class.

The family will receive friends Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at the church until hour of the service.

In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be given to Moores Creek Baptist Church, C/O Kaye Nobles, 203 Bowers Lane, Currie, NC 28435 or Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation, 1414 Physicians Dr., Wilmington, NC 28401.

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A TRIBUTE TO OLIVER MOORE by ROCKY

Thanks to everyone who is paying tribute to my father, Oliver. I know that many of you traveled long distances to be here and it is a reflection on my father that so many loving family and friends paying homage to my father. My name is Rocky and I am Oliver's son.
My father was the hardest working person that I have ever met. He worked hard at his career, but also worked very hard at being a good father, husband and friend. My father was very intelligent, thoughtful, and compassionate. He seemed to instantly become best friends with everyone he met. His positive attitude for life and outgoing personality made him loved by many.
I remember when I was a young child, asking my mother,"What kind of work did Dad do?", when she said he was a policeman, I felt very proud that feeling only grew stronger as I grew older. Dad had many friends and family members. There were always people at our house. My mother and father loved to entertain and found any excuse to have a dinner party. From small weekday dinners to large weekend cookouts there were always friends and relatives at our house. I learned a lot from my father about how to treat others with respect, how to be a good friend and how important it is to have a lot of friends and family. Dad had two wives who he loved and respected, Faye and Bernice, My mom was a wonder, but when she died Dad was lost until Bernice came and saved him.
My father cared a lot about his military career and worked very hard at it. Early in his career, he was recognized as being the best airman in his unit, and later received the Air Force Commendation Medal, having served during World War II, on into the Cold War. He was very proud of his heritage and worked very hard at maintaining his military bearing. Even though my father spent a lot of time overseas in places like French Morocco or the Arctic Circle, he made sure to be home as often as he could to spend time with our family. I learned a lot about the military from my father. He taught me about the importance of doing things the right way the first time, to love God and to respect the Law.
Dad was a hunter and a fisherman. He always ate what fish he caught. Many deer antlers are witness to his hunting skills. But as a child I saw pictures where my Dad had shot a polar bear which became a dangerous menace to the Military Base where he was stationed in theatric.
Regardless of the situation my father always had a positive attitude. He was my role model and I was happy to listen whenever he had advice se for me. He was always there for my brother and me when we needed, but he let us live our own lives. My father always made us feel loved, and I will miss my father more than words can say. I am glad that we got to spend so much time together and were so close. I will miss him dearly and never forget my dad. His memory will live on in all of us forever. I was with my Dad one day when someone asked him about his hat that Shaby Rowe of Moore's Creek Baptist Church had given him. He said, "That is my Savior."

Funeral service will be at 12 noon Thursday, August 15, 2013 at Moores Creek Baptist Church with The Rev, Philip Eakins officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at the church until hour of the service.