Rev. George T. Moore

HICKORY- Reverend George T. Moore, born August 25, 1920 in Greenville County SC on his grandfather’s farm, passed away peacefully next to his wife of almost 75 years, Friday, December 22, 2017. He was a Clemson graduate, served overseas as an Architect in WWII, and owned his own architecture business in Savannah, Georgia. He entered the Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary in 1952. Married to Elizabeth S. Moore and with four sons, he became a Lutheran Missionary to Liberia, West Africa. He graduated from the Seminary and was ordained in 1957. He and his family returned to Liberia for another term cut short by health issues with his wife. Over the next 30 years, George served 5 congregations in North and South Carolina, retiring in 1985. He continued to serve the Lutheran churches, published 7 books, guided tours of the Holy Lands, and preached his last sermon at age 93. He did devotions at Brookdale NE, Hickory, NC every Tuesday. His last devotional gathering occurred two days before his death. His last book was his own autobiography entitled I Walked with Angels, printed in 2017. Rev. George T. Moore is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, one remaining son, Johnnie S. Moore, daughters in law Vickie Moore and Jane Moore. He has 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sons George Moore, Jr., William Moore, and Alex Moore. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 27, 2017 from 10:00 am to 10:45 am at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, Funeral service will follow at 11:00 am with Reverend Ryan Ray officiating. Burial will follow at 3:00 pm at St. David Lutheran Church Cemetery in West Columbia, SC. Memorial gifts may be made to Brookdale Northeast, 2530 16th Street NE, Hickory, NC 28601 or Community Healthcare & Hospice, 225 Davie Ave. Statesville, NC 28677.