George Moore

Mr. George "Tex" Moore, 75, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 22, 2018.

Tex was born January 11, 1943 in Forsyth County to Tom Paten Moore, Sr. and Ruth Fulp Moore. He attended James A. Gray High School and worked for Pride of the Morning for 30 years. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. Tex was a longtime member of Advent Moravian Church, where he served as a Trustee and a Head Usher and enjoyed playing Santa Claus for the children in the church. In his free time, Tex loved working with his hands and loved his music. He could often be found working in his garden and enjoyed sharing his harvest. Tex was a very giving person. In addition to his parents, Tex was preceded in death by his brother, Jimmy Edward Moore.

Tex is survived by his wife, Elizabeth "Betty" Hill Moore; daughters, Mysti Alvarado and Margie Hendrick and husband Johnny; sons, Steve Moore and wife Helen and David Voss; sisters, Ann Moore Weaver and Gail M. Porter; brothers, Tom Paten Moore, Jr. and wife Diane, Eugene Branson Moore and wife Mary Ann, and Ricky Donald Moore and wife Lynne; sister in law, Patty Salvadar and husband Rick; brothers in law, Bob Hill and wife Linda and Don Hill and wife Mary; 7 nieces and nephews; 12 great nieces and nephews; and 1 great great nephew.

A celebration of Tex's life will be held Saturday, January 27, 2018 at 2 pm at Advent Moravian Church with Rev. Dr. Tim Sapp officiating. Interment will follow in the church graveyard. The family will receive friends Friday, January 26, 2018 from 6 - 8 PM at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel and other times at 4129 Snyder Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27127.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Advent Moravian Church, 1514 W. Clemmonsville Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27127.

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