Raymond Wesley Moore, age 87, of LaFollette, TN passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at LaFollette Nursing Home. He was a member of First Baptist Church of LaFollette where he served as a teacher and a deacon. He also spent 15 months in Africa as a lay missionary. Raymond is a 32nd degree mason. Raymond was born in Warren (Trumbell County), Ohio on June 6, 1924 to Mr. William & Marie Helen Riggs Moore. He graduated from Champion High School in 1943 and served in WWII in the Air Force. In September 1946 he married Marjorie, his wife of 65 years. He and his father were in the coal business for 25 years in Ohio. He and his wife moved to LaFollette in 1975.
He was preceded in death by father and mother William & Helen Moore, son Michael Raymond Moore, sister Edith Pope, two aunts Edna Browning & Irene Moore both of Phoenix, AZ.
He is survived by his wife Marjorie Moore, children Patricia Ann Curtis of Lisbon, OH, William Earl Moore of Negley, OH, Michael Moore of Salem, OH and Mark Moore of LaFollette, TN, brother Clyde Moore and wife Maureen of Harrogate, TN, sister Marian O’Mahon and husband David of Warren, OH, 8 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, as well as cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Funeral service will be at 8:00 p.m. Friday, November 25, 2011 in the Martin Wilson Chapel with Dr. Duane Mills officiating. Family will receive friends prior to the service from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Martin Wilson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Moore’s guest book can be viewed at www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com
David A. Burress, age 64 of Lake City, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2011 at the Select Specialty Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee. David was born January 9, 1947 in Anderson County, Tennessee. David was a member of the Ridgeview Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, and spending time with his family and friends. David was a member of both the United States Army, and the United States Air Force. In addition to his father, David is preceded in death by his son, Rodney Burress.
Survivors
Mother Nona Marie Burress Lake City
Sons Rusty Burress and Wife Stephanie Jacksboro
Robert Brown Lake City
Dion Brown and Wife April Savannah, GA
Brothers Jimmy Burress and Wife Bonnie Lake City
George Gregory Burress and Wife Debbie Lake City
Sisters Pat Lynch and Husband John Clement Clinton
Jean Hayton Lake City
Misty McKamey Husband Ronnie Clinton
Grandchildren #5
And Several Nieces, Nephews, and other relatives
Visitation: 6:00 – 8:00 PM Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at the Hatmaker Funeral Home.
Funeral Service: 8:00 PM Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Clark officiating.
Interment: Friends and Family will meet at Oak Grove Cemetery on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 for a 10:00 AM burial.
You can also view David’s guestbook at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com
Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, TN in charge of arrangements.
