Visitation: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., Monday, February 4, 2019
Location: Weymouth Funeral Home
Funeral Service: 3:00 p.m., Monday, February 4, 2019
Location: Weymouth Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Private
William “Billy” Avington Moore, 87, of Newport News, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, January 28, 2019. He was the son of Eddie and Lucille Moore. He graduated in 1950 from Warwick High School, joining the Navy shortly after. He was a lifetime waterman on the James River, out of Deep Creek Harbor, and retired as a locomotive engineer from C&O Railroad. He was a Master Boat Builder and builder of houses.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Paula; his sons, David (Valerie) and Mark (Tammy); his grandchildren, Jennifer (Demetri) and Justin (Megan); his sister, Barbara Garner (Walter); nieces, Dawn Sims (Bill) and Cheri Garner-Brnich (Frank); nephews, Ronnie and Tommy Garner (Chrissy); and sister-in-law, Patricia Saunders (Aubrey). He was a member of Denbigh Baptist Church for 75 years, helping build the new sanctuary and family life center.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. on Monday, February 4, 2019 at Weymouth Funeral Home. Funeral Services will follow at 3:00 p.m. by Rev. David Wilson at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Denbigh Baptist Church. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the nurses and staff of Riverside Hospice, for all of their support and care over the last 3 months. Arrangements by Weymouth Funeral Home.