William Jennings Bryan Moore Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

William Jennings Bryan Moore, Jr. known by friends and family as “Dub” or “WJ” passed away on November 28, 2020 at the Stuart Meyer Hospice House in Palm Coast, Florida. WJ was born November 13, 1930 in Burlington, NC to William Jennings Bryan Moore, Sr. and Mattie Bell (Foreman) Moore. WJ worked his first paying job at the age of twelve and continued to be a hard worker throughout his life. He was a graduate of Gray’s Chapel High School, Emmanuel College and Elon College. He paid his own way through college and earned a bachelor’s degree in biology. He retired with 36 years of service as a supervisor with Western Electric (AT&T). He also ran his own roofing and carpentry business for many years. He was a handy man and could build anything! WJ served in the US Army in Germany as a medic. He was an avid animal and nature lover, who enjoyed the company of many good dogs throughout his life. When WJ was in first grade, he was chosen to sing on the radio. Family members said that he would sit in the outhouse and sing his heart out. He had a beautiful voice and sang in church and at weddings throughout his life. He had a deep love for music of all genres. WJ loved his family and his home state of NC. He was a very proud tar heel! In 2015, Dub moved to Florida with his youngest daughter, Miriam and her family. Dub was a faithful Christian and remained a member of Trinity Worship Center in Burlington, NC. He always kept Christ first in his life. WJ was preceded in death by his parents, William Jennings Bryan Moore, Sr. and Mattie Bell Foreman of Glen Raven, NC; wife of 52 years, Mildred Johnson; second wife to whom he was married for 10 years, Peggy Brookes; sisters, Joanna Hopkins, Lou Spitzner and brother, Charles Moore, all of North Carolina. He is survived by daughters, Carolyn Bowman (Stuart) of Greensboro, NC, and Miriam Testasecca (Rick) of St. Augustine, FL; granddaughters, Bridget Erskine (Ryan) and Olivia Testasecca; and grandson, Mark Testasecca, all of St. Augustine, FL; three great grandchildren, Lyla, Harbour and Odette of St. Augustine, FL; sister, Rachel Williamson and brother George Moore (Linda) of North Carolina. A memorial service will take place on December 14, 2020 at 11:00 am at Trinity Worship Center, 3157 S Church St., Burlington, NC. St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

William Jennings Bryan Moore Jr.

November 13, 1930 - November 28, 2020

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William Jennings Bryan Moore Jr.

November 13, 1930 - November 28, 2020

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