Carl Donnelly “Don” Moore passed away at home on July 22, 2016, surrounded by family and friends.
Born on May 31, 1929, he was the son of Irving and Alice McCune Moore. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brothers, Hubert (Betty) and Marvin; and his sisters, Glenna Belt and Ethel Moore; and nephew Jim Belt.
He was a graduate of Morris Harvey College and obtained a master’s degree from West Virginia University. He taught and coached for many years and also served as assistant superintendent of Clay County Schools. He served as the mayor of Clay, chairman of the Democratic Party and pursued many projects to improve his community. He was a lifelong Mason and a Shriner. He had lifelong passion for teaching, loved children and was known to his grandchildren and their friends as Daddy Don.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Avis Starcher Moore; his daughter, Vicki Cunningham Morris of Charleston, WV, and his son-in-law and dear friend, Ira Morris; grandsons, Ryan Cunningham of Charleston, Barry Cunningham (JT) of Dublin, Ohio; and great- grandson Chance. He is also survived by step grandchildren, David, Matt and Joel Morris of California; and Rachel Regan of Maryland; and great- grandchildren, Nicole, Collin and Erin.
Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, at the Wilson-Shamblin Funeral Home in Clay, officiated by Dr. Todd Wright. Burial was in the Nebo Baptist Church Cemetery, Nebo, with Masonic Rite Clay Lodge 97 graveside service.
Friends called from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, July 25, 2016, at the funeral home.
The family wishes to thank Becky and Mike Morris, Kay Hubbard, Debbie Rapp, and Leigha Thomas for their loving care and support. They also express appreciation for the services of Kanawha Charleston Hospice and the Emergency Medical Services staff of Clay and Kanawha Counties.
On line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
