Big Lou, as he was affectionately known, was born in New Jersey and moved to Hialeah, FL as a child. He excelled in multiple sports in high school. He was recruited by Tennessee football coach Bowden Wyatt, and signed a scholarship to play for Tennessee. General Neyland was present as he signed his scholarship papers. Lou played for the Vols from 1959-1963. While at UT, he met the love of his life, Patti Collins. They loved each other unconditionally during their 59 years of marriage.
After graduation, Lou taught school and coached football in the Roane County school system before entering the insurance industry. He had a successful 56-year career in insurance. He owned Inter-Agency Insurance Services, where his legacy continues with a 3rd generation Moran working there.
Lou was active with Rotary for many years, served on insurance company leadership panels, and was a charter member of the Board of Advisors of the UT Memorial Research Center and Hospital.
Big Lou was loved by all. He had an infectious smile and a kind heart. He had a reassuring wink for everyone.
Well done, good and faithful servant… Matthew 25:23
Now, go rest high.
He is survived by his wife Patricia Collins Moran, son Louis Stephen Zuzga Moran III (Mimi), daughter Staci Moran Crawford (Jay), and grandchildren Emily Moran, Lou Moran IV, Jay Crawford, Bo Crawford and Molly Crawford.
Funeral and visitation services will be Sunday, June 20, 2021, at 1:00 pm, in the Mausoleum Chapel at Berry Highland Memorial Cemetery. All are welcome.
In lieu of flowers, in memory of Big Lou, please contribute to the SchragLAB, www.schraglab.com, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center for the study of Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy (CAA), 465 21st Avenue S, Suite 6160, Nashville, TN 37240. www.vumc.org/vmac/donate
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