Michael Keith Moore of San Antonio passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2018, at the age of 73 surrounded by his loved ones. Michael was born on February 4, 1945 in San Antonio, TX where he lived his whole life.
Michael is survived by his wife, Deborah of 44 years; their two children, Chad Moore and wife, Laura of Karnes City, TX and Jennifer Moore of San Antonio, TX; grandchildren, Kortney, Kori, and Mason (Chad) and Everly Scarlett (Jennifer); siblings James Moore (Cathey) and Gayle Bilir; brother-in-law Randall Hartley (Teri); and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Michael was predeceased by his parents, Elliott Elias and Katherine Lilly (Roach) Moore.
After graduating from Harlandale High School, he joined the United States Marine Corps and received a medal in recognition of Good Conduct. Upon Michael’s return home, he was drafted into the United States Army where he was stationed with the 135th ATM in Vietnam. Michael was a helicopter gunner while he was in Vietnam. He received multiple medals for expert marksmanship, a National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and Vietnam Service Medal.
Michael was an amazing and loving husband, father, and grandfather. He loved spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren. Michael’s wife and children always looked to him for guidance and support for even the smallest of help in solving problems. He was their hero, protector, biggest fan, and supporter. Michael’s greatest enjoyment was his grandchildren, from teaching Kortney, Kori, and Mason to swim, watching them play sports, and teaching Kortney and Kori how to drive in school parking lots or empty backroads. One of his greatest joys the last two years was watching his youngest granddaughter, Everly Scarlett grow. All he wanted was to be able to sit on the back porch to watch her play as he did with his three oldest grandchildren.
Michael will be lovingly remembered for enjoying so many things in life. He loved singing old country and western music, especially Johnny Cash. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, the Dallas Cowboys, and college football, most especially the Longhorns and Aggies. He was an avid FOX News watcher. He enjoyed good food and his favorite sweet treat was strawberry iced donuts from Shipley’s.
A memorial service will be held on September 8, 2018 at 2:00 pm for family and friends at Talley Road Baptist Church at 3120 Talley Road in San Antonio, TX. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honor to the American Heart Association at www.heart.org
