David "Gibbs" Moore

David "Gibbs" Moore, age 69, of St. Augustine, passed away on March 27, 2024, at UF Health Flagler Hospital in St. Augustine, FL. David was born on January 27, 1955, to parents Gibbs and Josephine (Torch) Moore in Fairmont, West Virginia. He grew up in Fairmont and attended Indiana Area High School in Indiana, PA, graduating with the class of 1973. "Gibbs" as he was known to his friends went on to attend Temple University where he studied Communications. During his time at Temple Gibbs became active in drama and acting and at one time had the opportunity to work with Tennessee Williams. After working in the local coal mines of West Virginia, which he hated, Gibbs gained employment in a local restaurant and decided to train as a chef. A longtime resident of Bucks County, Pa., Gibbs enjoyed a long career as an Innkeeper and chef and worked as personal chef for the prominent Pitcairn family. He practiced Real Estate and was a Notary, officiating several marriage ceremonies. In 2007 he moved to St. Augustine, and in partnership with his longtime partner and husband, Chuck Dunster, he owned and operated the Saragossa Inn for 17 years, retiring in 2021. Gibbs lived life fully and had many longtime friends. He loved his pets, working in the garden, cooking, and interior design. He enjoyed collecting vintage items and entertaining. He was preceded in death by his father, Gibbs Moore. He is survived by his husband of 22 years, Charles W. "Chuck" Dunster of St. Augustine; son, Timothy Childres, his wife Jessica and their children Ashton, Michael and Lilly May, all of Palatka, FL; his nana, Louise Rake and her daughters, Shauna and Sandra, all of St. Augustine; sister in law and brother in law, Diana and Scott Gray and their children Christina, Jacob Rocky and Michael; brother in law, Jeff Dunster, and his children Delaney, Shannon, Robert & Violet; former sister in law, Charity Dunster; his beloved Aunt Fran, Frances Thobois, uncle Patsy Thobois and cousins Jeannine, Lisa, Paul, Briggs and Amada; his mother, Josephine Moore; sister Susan Baine and her husband Warren and their son; his dogs, Pumy, Opie and Chris the cat. He is also survived by many other extended family members and friends. A private celebration of Gibbs' life will be held at a later date. St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

David "Gibbs" Moore

January 27, 1955 - March 27, 2024