Dr. Billy Sam Moore was born August 24, 1936, and passed from this life surrounded by family on October 16, 2020. He is survived by his dear wife, Trudy, of 59 years, who has been a faithful companion and encouragement in raising their family, and in their walk with God. He is also survived by his daughter Cindy Richardson (husband Dane), and his son Dr. Jack Moore (wife Andrea) and five grandchildren (Austin Richardson [wife Tori], Maci Moore, Savannah Richardson, Jackson Moore, and Tinsley Moore). He is also survived by his sister, Mary Jo Tuly, of Nashville and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his sister, Jessie Lou Duncan, formerly of Lewisburg, Tennessee.
Dr. Moore was born and raised in a home his grandfather built on a small farm in Petersburg, Tennessee. It was here he learned the value of hard work. He graduated from Petersburg High School, and completed his pre-medical education at Lipscomb University. He graduated from Vanderbilt School of Medicine, where he also did his internship and residency in Pathology. He and his family spent two years in the Navy, stationed at Camp Pendleton, California during the Vietnam War. Dr. Moore moved his family to Huntsville to practice medicine among a great group of pathologists at Pathology Associates, P.A. Dr. Moore was a member of the Mayfair Church of Christ and worked with the youth, taught Bible classes, and was involved in mission work, particularly in Thailand, Scotland, and Cuba. He never lost his love for farm life. Soon after coming to Huntsville, he moved his family to a farm. Dr. Moore involved his family in gardening and raising cattle with the idea of spending time with family and teaching a good work ethic. He loved his children and grandchildren, and made time to spend with them. He was there to participate in all their activities as they grew up. Dr. Moore was a supporter of Christian education and served for many years on the Board of Directors of Madison Academy. He was on the Development Council at Lipscomb University and Harding University.
Visitation for Dr. Billy Sam Moore will be held Friday, October 23, 2020 at 12:30 pm at Mayfair Church of Christ. The Celebration of Life Service with military honors will be Friday, October 23, 2020 at 1:30 pm Mayfair Church of Christ. Dr. Billy Sam Moore will be at Valhalla Memory Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Scotland Missions or Shanon’s House through Mayfair Church of Christ, 1095 Carl T. Jones Dr, Huntsville, AL 35802. Also consider donating to His Way, 582 Shields Rd, Huntsville, AL 35811.
