Stephen Eugene Moore

Stephen Eugene “Stevie” Moore passed away peacefully on May 18, 2023 with his family by his side and surrounded by love. He was born October 30, 1957 to Shirley Delane Murray Roberts and the late Edward Wallace Moore at Homestead AFB, Florida. Growing up as a military dependent Stevie was able to experience life in many different countries and states where he formed lasting friendships. He has been a resident of Wilson, North Carolina since his marriage to Jerri Lynn Thorne in 1988.

Steve had many interests that he shared with family and friends. He was a lover of music, antique car restoration, metal detecting, riding his Harley, and being out in nature. He particularly loved all things associated with the ocean and spent many happy hours there with his special fishing buddies.

In addition to Jerri, his wife of thirty-five years, Stevie is survived by his son Jessie Moore (Patty) of Wake Forest, NC. He is also survived by his mother, Shirley Delane Murray Roberts, and brothers Tim (Patti) and Phillip, his cherished mother and father-in-law Redmond and Joanne Thorne, brother-in-law James Michael Adkerson (Sherry), sister-in-law Annie Young (Greg), nieces Roberta Wetzel (JT), Ashley Bastion, Madeleine Young, nephews Ian Young, TJ and Trevor Moore, John, Jack, and Jacob Wetzel. Stevie was predeceased by his father Edward Wallace Moore, his brother Edward Wallace Moore, Jr., and his sister Kristy Moore Davis, and niece Jenni Shay Davis.

Stevie will be forever loved and missed by family and friends. He will be forever young.

Visitation with the family will be Wednesday evening, May 24, 2023, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Service in Wilson. A graveside service will be held Friday, May 26, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Evergreen Memorial Gardens.