Melvin Richard Moore, 90, of Siler City, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021, at Chatham Hospital.
Melvin was born in Rutherford County on September 22, 1931, the son of Richard Carson and Hazel Hoyle Moore. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, serving his country proudly during the Korean Conflict. Melvin was an active member of Hickory Grove United Methodist Church. He cherished his time spent with his family. In addition to his parents, Melvin is preceded in death by his sisters, Joyce Price, Ann Wilson, Pat Weaver, and a brother, Bill Moore.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Sylvia Brewer Moore; sons, Terry Alan White and wife Gail of Asheboro, James Michael White and Daniel Wayne White, both of Siler City; daughters, Donna Scott and husband Tom of Kernersville, and Tamara Whitton, all of Kernersville; grandchildren, Robert and Benjamin Scott, Cory White, Marianne Williams and husband Jody; eight great-grandchildren; and brothers, Dr. Rev. Robert Moore of Sylva, and Ronald Moore and wife Ann of Forest City.
Friends came to pay their respects on Friday, December 17, 2021, from 12 to 5 p.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 N. Second Ave., Siler City. A graveside service was held at Hickory Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, 10085 Silk Hope-Liberty Rd., Liberty, N.C., on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Laura Beth Casey officiating. The family received friends after the service at the church.
Smith & Buckner Funeral Home assisted the Moore family.
Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com.