5/12/14 —- Dr. William Terrell (Terry) Moore

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  flower 12James 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.