Harry A. Moore's Obituary
Harry A. Moore, 79, of Lewes, DE passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was born in Hempstead, NY, on April 27, 1931 son of the late Harry J. and Mabel (Seaman) Moore. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Doris Moore Sharp.
Mr. Moore enjoyed a 40 year career as an outside salesman and estimator, selling plumbing, heating and air conditioning products wholesale to licensed contractors. He also worked as a Funeral Home Associate for Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium for 18 years. He was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church since 1951 and sang in the church choir for over 60 years as a Baritone Soloist. He was asked to sing for many occasions throughout the United States and Canada. He was very active in his church community serving as a member of the Board of Trustees and the Bethel Cemetery Corporation.
Mr. Moore was installed as Worshipful Master of Jefferson Lodge #15 in 1960; installed as Worthy Patron of Unity Chapter #16, O.E.S. with his wife Joan as Worthy Matron in 1970; installed as Worthy Grand Patron, Grand Chapter of Delaware, O.E.S. in 1974-75. In 1989, he was elected Potentate of NUR Shrine serving on the Divan for 8 years, as Membership Chairman for five years, and being 1st line signer on 85 petitions. In 1993, Mr. Moore was honored to receive the 33rd degree in Boston, MA.
Mr. Moore tirelessly served his community for many years on the Cape Henlopen School Board and as Scout Master of Troop 1, Lewes from 1966 to 1975. He was also honored to serve with the U.S. Coast Guard for three years from 1950 to 1953.
Surviving are his beloved wife of 58 years, Joan L. (Dorman) Moore; two sons: Harry Brent Moore and wife Nancy of Lewes and Mark Duane Moore and wife Barbara of Lewes; a daughter, Jayne Elizabeth Leitzel and husband Wayne of York, PA; four grandchildren: Mark Moore, Jr. and wife Sara, Lauri Vent and husband Eric, Jordan Moore and Jesse Moore; two great-grandsons: Cruz Vent and Mason Moore.
Funeral Services with Pastor Fred Duncan officiating will be held on Friday, April 15, 2011, 11 AM at Bethel United Methodist Church, 129 W. 4th Street, Lewes, DE. Friends may visit Thursday, April 14, 2011, 6 PM to 9 PM at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE where Masonic and Eastern Star Services will be held at 7:30 PM. Friends may also visit on Friday at the church from 10 AM to 11 AM. Interment will be private at Bethel Methodist Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963 or to Bethel United Methodist Church, Capital Improvement Campaign, 129 W. 4th Street, Lewes, DE 19958.
Please view Mr. Moore's Life Memorial at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com and sign the online guestbook.
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