Obituary for Mr. Willis P. Moore
Willis Parks Moore, 90, of Topton, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2020 in The Timothy M. Breidegam Center at The Lutheran Home at Topton. He was the loving husband of Pauline E. (Patterson) Moore, whom he married on August 1, 1948.
Born in Everett, MA, Willis was a son of the late William Gordon Moore and Bernice M. (Lee) Chapin. Willis honorably and faithfully served in The United States Army for two years. He worked as a Fleet Support Director with The United States Navy Repair Factory in San Diego, CA, for many years. He also served as the Police Reserve Captain in Escondido, CA, for 30 years.
Willis was a former member of Pahrump Lodge 54, F.&A.M., Pahrump, NV, and was a Shriner. He also was an amateur radio operator.
In addition to his wife of 71 years, Pauline, Willis is survived by his daughter, Kathleen E. (Moore), wife of Jerry B. Anderson, Mertztown; two grandchildren, Zoe Abeles and Gibson Moore; and a half-brother, Jerome Chapin. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by a son Russell P. Moore and a sister, Lois Drew.
Services for Willis will be held on Sunday, October 4, 2020 in Ludwick Funeral Homes, Inc., 25 E. Weis Street, Topton, PA, beginning with a masonic service at 2:00 p.m. followed by a memorial service to celebrate his life at 2:15 p.m. officiated by Rev. Dr. Colleen G. Kristula, Chaplain of The Lutheran Home at Topton. Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation from 1:30 to 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home.
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Ludwick Funeral Homes, Inc., Topton, PA is assisting the family with final arrangements. Memories and condolences may be recorded at www.Ludwickfh.com.