Warren "Shorty" Whitington Mooring, 90, of Currie passed gently from his earthly life on Friday, April 17, 2015 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center.

He was born August 6, 1924 in Greene County, the son of the late Henry Clay and Eva May Mooring. Also lovingly remembered is his wife, Ava Horne Mooring who died in 1992 and his second wife, Sylvia Lawhorne Mooring who died in 1996.

Warren is survived by special friends and caregivers, Charles and Barbara "Susie" Woodcock and their daughter, Patricia Woodcock; half-brother, Clay H. Mooring; several nieces and nephews; step-children, Hardy Long, Marybelle Bond, and Buddy Long; and many step-grandchildren.

Shorty was a gentle and kind man who loved his friends and family. He enjoyed the simplest things in life and spent many contented hours in his garden and beekeeping. His vegetables and honey were enjoyed by many as he willing shared the fruits of his labors. His wonderful smile, gentle chuckle, faith in the Lord, and kind spirit will always be remembered.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 20, 2015 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel with the Rev. Philip Eakins officiating. Following visitation the funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park.

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Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 20, 2015 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel with the Rev. Philip Eakins officiating. Following visitation the funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park.