Stuart Kiser Moore

Stuart Kiser Moore, 75, was born on June 14, 1948 to William Henry Moore and Virgie Hobbs Moore of Skippers and he passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Diane; sister, Frances Pope; brothers, Jimmie Moore, Albert Moore and Tommy Moore.

Stuart loved spending time with his family more than anything. He was a wonderful father who instilled many cherished values in his children while raising them in a Christian home. His children fondly recall him teaching them respect for others, work ethics, and the importance of family. He loved hunting, antiquing, and playing with his best friend, Pepper, his dog. He was also a collector of antique bottles and spent many hours searching through old trash piles looking for them. He was well known in his community for his carpentry work making all types of items for family and friends such as chairs, swings, bird house, wooden trays, and many other treasures. He also refurbished old furniture and loved every minute of bringing it back to life. Stuart has always been a hard worker, growing up working on a farm. He went to work at Georgia-Pacific in Emporia, Virginia March 10, 1966 where he was promoted to supervisor before his retirement. He remained there for 46 years and made many lifelong friends and was loved and respected by many. After his wonderful retirement, he spent lots of time enjoying family functions that included celebrating birthdays for his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Stuart is survived by his wife, Wilma J. Moore, three sons, Brad Moore (Leisa), Andy Moore (Christy) and Scotty Moore (Crystal); daughter, Tammy Phillips (Lane); step-children, Missy Bullock (Brian) and Jim Bolton (Melissa) and a bonus son, Jimmy Moore, Jr. nine grandchildren, Amanda Hall (Chris), Emily Dawn Moore (Keith), A. J. Moore, Harley Moore Simms (Nick), Henry Moore, Jenna Mitchell (Steven), Elizabeth Allen (Brandon), Forrest Jenkins and Ivy Jenkins; four step-grandchildren, Courtney Sampson (Dustyn), Matthew Bullock (Ciara), Cameron Bolton and Austin Bolton; six great-grandchildren, Easton Hall, Greyson Hall, Brody Hall, Temperance Mitchell, Rachel Mitchell and Emmett Allen; two step-great-grandchildren, Seth Sampson and Bryce Sampson. sister, Nancy Turner (Joey) and a brother, Tony Wayne Moore (Donna).

The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, August 16 at Owen Funeral Home, 303 S. Halifax Rd, Jarratt, Virginia. The funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, August 17 at Zion Baptist Church, 974 Zion Church Rd, Emporia, Virginia. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Zion Baptist Church, c/o 2755 Rolling Acres Rd, Emporia, Virginia 23847.