Roy Moore

Adrian: Roy V. Moore, 88 of Adrian passed away on Thursday, February 03, 2011 at the Lenawee Medical Care Facility in Adrian with his loving wife by his bedside. He was born on October 23, 1922 in Ypsilanti, MI, the son of Roy and Mahala (Hadley) Moore. On August 19, 1973 he was united in marriage to Esther Alexander Kline at St. Stephen Evangelical Lutheran Church in Adrian. Roy was a 1940 graduate of Freemont High School in Freemont, Michigan. He went on to pursue his studies at Eastern Michigan University, during this time he was drafted into the United States Army and Airforce to serve his country during WWII. Upon returning home from the war, Roy attended the Detroit Electronics Institute. He worked for the University of Michigan as a Research Engineer for 27 years, retiring in 1984. Roy dearly loved his Lord and Saviour and was a faithful member of St. Stephen Evangelical Lutheran Church in Adrian. In the past, he had served on the church council and sang in the choir for 20 years. He loved to play chess, read and especially golf, which he even taught for several years for the Tecumseh Recreation Department. He also listened to Big Band Music, especially Glenn Miller and was an avid fan of the University of Michigan Wolverines and never missed a game on television. Roy was a dear sweet and gentle man who was loved by many and will be sorely missed. Roy was a very friendly and outgoing person in his community. Whenever someone approached him to ask how he was doing, he always would say “tip top”. Surviving is his wife, Esther Moore of Adrian; 5 children, Cheryle Moore of Loveland, CO, Craig (Carol) Moore of Philipps, WI, Deborah Moore of Kelso, WA, Mitchell (Lidia) Moore of LeRoy, MI and Roy (Dee Dee) Moore of Manitowoc, WI; 2 step-children, Kevin (Bonnie) Kline of Springfield, VA and Karen Kline of Adrian; 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren, 4 step-great-grandchildren, 1 sister and 2 brothers. He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, Jeanne Moore, his daughter, Joyce Clay and 3 sisters. A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Roy V. Moore will be held on Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at 11:00 AM at St. Stephen Evangelical Lutheran Church in Adrian. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Stephen Evangelical Lutheran Church and enevlopes will be available at the church. Condolences may be made to the family online at www.wagleyfuneralhome.com

Roy Moore

October 23, 1922 - February 3, 2011