Dr. William Terrell (Terry) Moore, 69, of Tullahoma passed away on May 9, 2014.
He was born in Tampa, Fl on August 22, 1944, to the late Ovella Milbria King and James William Moore.
He married Mary Jane Jewell Banta on July 25, 1970 in West Lafayette, Indiana. He received his doctorate in Biological Sciences from Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana and completed post doctorate studies at
the University of Pennsylvania. He worked as the director of environmental services operations for ACS in Tullahoma and as program manager of environmental services at General Physics corporation in Columbia, Md.
He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served others by helping
them with their genealogy. He loved music (especially cowboy music) and played both the piano and cello. He loved gardening, fishing, woodworking and chocolate chip cookies.
He is preceded in death by his son, Joseph Robert Banta.
He is survived by Mary Jane Moore (spouse), daughters, Melissa Renee’ Banta (Sean), Valerie Jewell Russell (Lyle) and Amanda Melanie Shackleford (Jonas), Conrad Stout, who he thought of as a son, 12 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and his faithful dog Ranger.
Anyone is welcome to attend graveside services on Monday, May 12, at 10:00 am at Maplewood Cemetery in Tullahoma.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made online or by mail to Lewy Body Dementia Association. 912 Killian Hill Road, S.W. Lilburn, Ga 30047.
The family wishes to express our sincere thanks to Avalon Hospice of Tullahoma and all who served him throughout his illness.
Tullahoma Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. William Terrell “Terry” Moore.