Mr. Peter Kenneth Moffitt

Peter Kenneth Moffitt, 51, of Greensboro passed away peacefully at home Monday, August 5th after a valiant fight with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig ’s Disease. Pete was born in Charlotte, NC on July 2, 1962 and grew up in Charlotte and Asheboro. He graduated from Wake Forest University where he was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity and an avid supporter of the Deacons.

Pete joined Xpedx soon after graduation from WFU and enjoyed a meaningful career in the paper business for over 24 years where he developed many loyal friends. Pete was a believer that basketball should be a year-round sport and loved filling out his NCAA tournament bracket each year. He had a passion for running and was an all-round sports enthusiast. He was a very accomplished tennis player and loved time spent with his winter tennis group at GCC. Pete also valued the Wednesday night fellowship time with his bible study group.

After Pete’s ALS diagnosis in February of 2011, he participated in several clinical trials to help find a cure for ALS. He acknowledged that it might not help him with his fight – but he was committed to playing a role to find a cure. A large team of family, friends and co-workers organized a team named “For Pete’s Sake” which, with Pete as its inspiration, participated in fundraising efforts to benefit ALS research. Raising awareness and funding for ALS was very important to him.

The Pete Moffitt Courage Award was recently established at Wake Forest by his many friends and family members to recognize annually a student-athlete, coach or alumnus who demonstrates courage in his or her endeavors. Pete, his wife Susan, and daughters Hastings and Mary Layton presented the first award September 22, 2012 and were recognized at half-time on the field of the Wake Forest-Army football game later that memorable afternoon.

Pete loved his family (and dog Lucy) above all else. He enjoyed time spent at the beach, being an Indian Princess Dad, Wake Forest football family tailgates, and attending school activities. Pete was an exceptional husband, father, son, and brother. He took great pride in his family.

Pete is survived by his parents Camilla Eckard and William Elbert Moffitt of Charlotte; his wife of 21 years, Susan Gunter Moffitt; twin daughters, Emily Hastings Moffitt and Mary Layton Moffitt; sister, Patricia Moffitt Stavrolakis; brother-in-law, Alexander James Stavrolakis of Greensboro; aunt, Frances Moffitt O’Connell of Roswell, GA; mother- and father-in-law, Louise Hill and Layton Herbert Gunter, Jr., of Winston-Salem; sister-in-law, Louise Gunter Williams, of Centennial, CO, and Greensboro; and brother-in-law, Mark Wilson Williams of Denver, CO; nieces and nephews: Joyce Alexandra Stavrolakis and Christopher James Stavrolakis of Greensboro, Peter Layton Williams of Denver, CO, and Patricia Louise Williams of New York, NY.

The family wishes to express their profound gratitude to their many faithful family members, friends and caregivers who have walked side by side with the family throughout this challenging journey.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 607 North Greene Street, in Greensboro, NC on Friday, August 9 at 3:00pm. A reception in the Haywood Duke Room will follow the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Canterbury School – 5400 Old Lake Jeanette Road Greensboro, NC 27455; Holy Trinity Episcopal Church – 607 N. Greene Street Greensboro, NC 27401; or The ALS Association - Jim “Catfish” Hunter Chapter, 4 N. Blount Street, Raleigh, NC 27601.

On line condolences may be made at www.haneslineberryfuneralhomes.com.