William "Bill" Moore

Moore, William H William Harry Moore, “Deddy, PawPaw, Pop, Uncle Bill, Bill, Billy, Mr. Bill, Brother Bill, Mr. Moore” a lifelong resident of Fairhope, Alabama walked into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at the age of 86. After a month-long struggle to rehab a broken hip and a hard fought battle against Parkinson’s disease, he left for heaven peacefully from his home surrounded by his “bride and girls.” Bill was born the baby and eighth child of Robert Alfred and Leonora Winberg Moore in the community of Marlow, Alabama on October 3, 1937. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters Myrtle and Millie, their spouses, his brothers Otto, Hamilton, Archie, Bob, and Louie as well as their spouses, and two of his nephews. He is survived by fifteen nieces and nephews on the Moore side as well as many great nieces and nephews, and even some great great great ones. The deeply loved, highly favored, cool car, fast boat, and tractor driving, and at times superhero status Uncle Bill will be so very missed by each of them. Bill was drafted into the Army and received a deferment due to the illness of his Daddy. Following his Dad’s passing, Bill served with honor and distinction in the US ARMY for 2 years before being honorably discharged to return home and help his Momma and family run the family farm. Bill’s time in the military may have been short lived, but he lived each day walking, teaching, and displaying a love of country like few show today. He was known and respected in both the military and everyday life for his ability to get a shine like no other on a pair of boots or dress shoes. So, if your shoes are dusty and lacking a little shine, be sure to clean them up for him. On August 8, 1965, Bill married his beloved bride Evelyn Boothe in a small ceremony at her family home on Fish River. Bill and Evelyn had a marriage unlike any and one to use as an example. They created a beautiful life together having two girls he adored and was so proud of, Charlea Ann and Kristina Cheyl. There is no doubt, Bill Moore was made to be the Daddy of girls. Together, the four of them made many memories and some of the best may have been spent in the mountains of Tennessee. The Smokies, Tree Tops Resort, and eventually the Stump House were one of the few places you would actually see Bill kind of relax and just enjoy the time. He also loved his time on Fish River. Whether it be in or behind a boat, taking an evening swim to wash off the field dirt, or just floating on a raft at the home of his beloved sister-in law, Shirley and husband Bud Langley, where he spent many hours having coffee, eating, and fellowshipping with them and his treasured nephews, Kenny, Kirby, Karl and their spouses and children whom he loved so deeply. He made many memories with brother-in-law, William, his wife Annette and their son Tim and family as well. Bill spent many years farming, with his most remembered crop being watermelons. While farming always had his heart and brought him great joy, it also brought uncertainty. To help create a little more certainty for the family, he was employed by Scott Paper Company where he worked as a millwright and supervisor for Scott and its future owners for over 40 years. When he retired “for the final time” from papermill work, he only left the paying job, but never ever stopped working, even changing the blades on the lawnmower and cutting the grass in the same week he later fell and broke his hip walking through the house. Bill faithfully attended and served at South River Park Church almost his entire life. While there, he was instrumental in many building and repair projects, as well as serving in multiple leadership positions and Evelyn’s right hand in Children’s ministry for years. He may be remembered most for his respectful “military style” in taking up the offering on Sundays and/or the treasured crack in his voice as he prayed aloud. Bill was a reflection of Jesus both inside the doors of the church and everywhere he walked outside of them. He led a servant-hearted life like no other and would work to meet the needs of anyone, anywhere, at any time. He was a pretty quiet man and really a man of few words, but when he was in a room, when he spoke, or even when he was listening to you, you just knew you were in the presence of an extra special person. Bill is survived by his wife of 58 years, Evelyn, whom he adored and treasured and most often called “his bride”, his baby girl, Kristina Cheyl, his oldest daughter, Charlea Ann Moore Drescher and her husband Chris, whom Bill loved, modeled and taught the way to love your wife and raise your children as Christ calls you to do, and the beats of his heart, the apples of eye, and the pride in his steps; his grandchildren William Baldwin, Zachary Boothe, and Carly Christine Drescher. Bill leaves a legacy of people he has touched and taught to be more like Jesus in the way they live their lives each day. He will be so deeply missed and yet also be the reason we will all live our lives differently because we have been BLESSED BY BILL. Services to honor his memory will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at South River Park Church on Highway 32, Fairhope, Alabama. Visitation will be from 9:30-11 in the sanctuary. A celebration of his Homegoing will begin at 11:30 followed by interment at Timney South River Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a cash or check donation made payable to South River Park Church, subject line, BLESSED BY BILL. A box marked Blessed by Bill will be available at the church the day of the funeral or you may mail your donation to the church, 10993 County Road 32, Fairhope, AL 36532. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the church at 251-928-7005.