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Mr Walter Dusty Moore

Mr Walter Dusty Moore

  • July 30, 1944 - July 27, 2012
  • Rocky Mount, North Carolina
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“Dusty was a friend--we both always asked the other to loan a million dollars. He is already greatly missed! ”
1 of 13 | Posted by: Al Hines - ATLANTIC BEACH - NC

“Dusty played a very important part in our lives although I'm not sure he knew. He gave Wally his first plumbing job and taught him a lot. And Wally...Read More » ”
2 of 13 | Posted by: Wally & Katie Walston - NC

“Dear Kristy and Family, We returned from our vacation to hear this shocking news. So sorry to hear and please know our thoughts and prayers are...Read More » ”
3 of 13 | Posted by: Winslow, Laura and Vivian Rogers - NC

“Dearest family No words can heal the pain of such a sudden and great loss. Dusty is one of few men we can say is a man to respect and emulate....Read More » ”
4 of 13 | Posted by: Rosa and Greg Silveri - Airmont, NY

“Les- Thinking and praying for you and your family. ”
5 of 13 | Posted by: Jennifer Rabun

“Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one. I was two months older than Dusty and grew up on Clark St. We shared scouting, 12 years of...Read More » ”
6 of 13 | Posted by: Tom Williford - Rocky Mount NC, NC

“What a difference one life makes in the world. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers through this most...Read More » ”
7 of 13 | Posted by: Paul Armstrong & employees of DCS Inc. - NC

“I am so sorry for the loss of Dusty, I remember him as a very nice man, even though we didnt see each other often. The family is in our prayers. ”
8 of 13 | Posted by: Jennifer Butler (Moore) - happy, TX

“Mary Ann and family, I was so sorry to hear of Dusty's passing. I had not seen him for many years but remember fondly all the times I used to see...Read More » ”
9 of 13 | Posted by: Trudy Taylor Gardner

“I was so sorry and so very surprised when I heard of Dusty's passing. I have a lot of fond memories of Dusty and Family visiting down at the beach. ”
10 of 13 | Posted by: Geoffrey Burnette - Holly Springs, NC

“Mary Ann it has been years since we all were living on Clark Street in Rocky Mount. I do not know if you remember me or not but Myrna Koonce was my...Read More » ”
11 of 13 | Posted by: Gale Koonce - Wendell, NC

“Maryann and Family: I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. Please know that each of you are in my thoughts and prayers. I know he will...Read More » ”
12 of 13 | Posted by: Fran Owens - Lynn Haven, FL

“Leslie, Khristy and the rest of the family, I feel Dusty's loss deeply myself and truly know what you are going through. The comfort we have is...Read More » ”
13 of 13 | Posted by: Pam Wells - Raleigh, NC - cousin


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Mr. Walter Price "Dusty" Moore, age 67 passed away on July 27th, 2012.
He was born on July 30, 1944 in Nash County. A devoted husband, father and grandfather, Dusty cherished his family. Dusty served his country in the US Air Force. He was the owner and operator of Moore Plumbing Company, LLC for 40 years. A member of the West Mount Baptist Church and Past President of the West Mount Ruritan Club, Dusty was very involved in his community.
He is preceded in death by his wife Olive Kornegay Moore, parents: R.E. "
Bob" and Mary Rouse Moore, and brother Buddy Moore.
Dusty is survived by his two daughters: Leslie and Spencer Patten of Goldsboro, Khristy and Dee Parker of Rocky Mount; sister Mary Ann and Marshall Campbell of Travelers Rest, SC, brother Joe Moore of Rocky Mount, and dear friend Jean Edwards Mellor of Red Oak; four grandchildren: Olive Ann, Lottie and Fenner Parker, and Bostwick Price Patten; sisters in law Phyllis Moore and Carolyn K. and Ray Garris both of Rocky Mount, and several nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Dusty's Life will be held Tuesday, July 31st, 2012 at 11 am in the Chapel of Johnson Funerals and Cremation, 661 English Road. The interment with Military Rites will be held at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday night from 6:30 PM until 8:30 PM.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the West Mount Baptist Church, Memorial Fund, 8487 West Mount Drive, Rocky Mount 27803