Hurd H. Moore

Hurd H. Moore, 86, of Florence, passed away at his residence. Mr. Moore was born in Effingham, a son of the late George Raymond and Deborah Flowers Moore. He served in the US Marine Corps and then joined the US Army, from which he retired as a Master Sergeant after 20 years of service. He served two tours of duty in Vietnam. After retirement he had served as a volunteer with McLeod Hospice. He was a lifelong member of Tabernacle United Methodist Church. Surviving are his daughters; Deborah (Alan) Lawhon of Effingham and Loretta (Carroll) Lambert of Williamston; a son-in-law, Raleigh Ward of Effingham; seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wives; Eva Wittig Moore and Maria Herring Moore and by a daughter, Lorraine M. Ward. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, September 24, 2016 at the Tabernacle United Methodist Church Cemetery, directed by Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home. The family will greet friends following the service. Memorial contributions may be made to McLeod Hospice of the Pee Dee, PO Box 100551, Florence, SC 29502.