Elder William Spencer “Spunk” Moore Sr., 85, passed away at Bryan County Health & Rehab Center on Tuesday, July 28, 2020.
Elder Moore was born in Pembroke to the late Winton Spencer and Dorothy Lee Stephens Moore on November 14, 1934. He served in the National Guard and retired with 34 years of service with the Department of Materials and Research as a transportation engineer. Elder Moore was ordained in 1970 and served as elder of Fellowship Primitive Baptist Church in Stilson for 20 years. He later served as elder of Sunlight and Beards Creek Primitive Baptist Churches, Cornerstone Church, and Pembroke Christian Church. His last charge as elder was at Gumlog Primitive Baptist Church in Kite. Elder Moore was the former chaplain of Pineland Mental Health and the Engineers Association. He was a 53-year member of Alcoholics Anonymous and was an independent alcohol and drug counselor for many years.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife of 61 years, Betty Josey Moore, and son, Steven D. Moore.
Survivors include his son, William Spencer Moore Jr. of Zachary, Louisana as well as his five grandchildren, Brian and Krista Moore of Pembroke, Greg Moore of Hudson, Florida, Madison Moore of Atlanta, and Samantha Moore of Statesboro.
Friends had the opportunity to pay their respects from 2 to 7 p.m. on Friday, July 31, 2020 at Flanders Morrison Funeral Home. Due to COVID-19, the funeral home limited the number of guests at one time and asked guests to practice social distancing as well. Face masks were not mandatory but were strongly recommended.
Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Northside Cemetery with Elder Steve Taylor officiating.
Flanders Morrison Funeral Home and Crematory was in charge of arrangements.
