Richard Buford Moore Jr.

Dateline: Martinsville, VA

MSGT Richard Buford “ Bootsy” Moore, Jr., U.S. Air Force, Retired, age 66, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Monday, August 4, 2014 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville .

He was born on July 13, 1948 in Martinsville to the late Richard Buford Moore, Sr. and Veronica Lightfoot Moore.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters, Shirley Moore and Cecil Starling.

Richard served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Conflict; he retired with twenty four years of service as a Master Sergeant.  He later worked at Goodyear Tire Company as a tire assembler.  He had a love for all animals especially his dogs and cats.

Mr. Moore is survived by his, wife Mae Wray Moore of Fayetteville; sons, James Moore of Greenville and Eric Moore of Fayetteville; four sisters, Cynthia Inge, Lottie Moore, Anna Lee and Pam Hairston all of Martinsville; one brother, John Moore of Martinsville; and his Godson, Ryan Normile.

There will be a Memorial Service at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday August 9, 2014 at Norris Funeral Chapel Martinsville Chapel with Military Honors to be rendered by the Martinsville-Henry County Veterans Honor Guard.  Visitation will be from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 3907, Martinsville, VA 24115.

Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Martinsville, VA is serving the Moore family.

Online condolences may be made at www.NorrisFuneral.com .