Mr. Robert L. Thompson
He graduated from Lancaster High School. He retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company both as a seasonal and part-time employee for over 40 years and he worked as a gardener for the Hill and Cannon families.
He was a charter member of Goler Metropolitan AME Zion Church where he served as Class Leader .
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Mary Hall Thompson; four children: Christopher Thompson, Aaron Donnell Thompson, Barbara Ann Carter and Robert Lee Thompson, Jr.
Survivors include his children, Willie Thompson, Charles R. Thompson, Portia Ellerbe (Ron), Gloria Robbson, Jimmie Thompson and Ronald Thompson; son-in-law, Raymond Carter; daughter-in-law, Karolyn Thompson; sisters and brothers-in-laws, Alma and George Clement, Lillie Ruth Gibson, Marion and Helen Hall, Vernon and Shirley Hall, Florence Brown; 15 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren;
several nieces and nephews, special cousins, and his Goler Church Family.
A Funeral Service of Love will be held at Goler Metropolitan AME Zion Church at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, January 13, 2016. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery. The family will greet friends thirty minutes prior to the service at the church.
Mr. Walter A. Moore
He was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to Doris Galloway Moore and John Walter Moore, on March 17, 1970. He was educated in the public schools of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County and a graduate of Carver High School. Following high school graduation, he enrolled at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Art Design.
Mr. Moore was a College Bookstore Manager at several colleges and universities and after a period, he worked in the Sales and Marketing field. He later enlisted in the United States Army and worked as a Medic. After four years of honorable service for his country, he was discharged and joined the United States Army Reserve. While a reservist, he rose to the rank of Sergeant First Class, enrolled in courses which would eventually lead to his ultimate goal of becoming a physician’s assistant. He honorably served with United States Army Reserve until his unexpected passing occurred on Monday, January 4, 2016.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Johnny and Erma Dawson Moore and his maternal grandparents, Benjamin and Bessie Binghams Galloway. Survivors include Alina-Paula Balota Moore, his devoted wife; his son, Tyson Anthony Moore-Fain; his parents, Doris Galloway Moore and John Walter Moore; mother and father-in-law, Elena and Jean Balota; sister-in-law, Raluca Balota; godmother, Jo Ann Brown; Joya and John Brown, Jr. and their families; two aunts; an uncle; several cousins, extended family members and friends, including hundreds of military comrades.
A Service of Love and Remembrance will be held at 11am on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at First Baptist Church (700 Highland Avenue) with Military Honors. The family will greet friends from 10am until 10:45am at the church.
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Mr. Victor Lawrence
Mr. Victor Lawrence, 75, passed away at Forsyth Medical Center on Sunday, January 3, 2016 following a period of illness. He was born to the late Charles William Lawrence and Clara Beatrice Beckham Lawrence in Chester, SC on December 6, 1940.
Mr. Lawrence began his early childhood education in the public schools of Charlotte/Mecklenburg until the family moved to Winston-Salem, NC. He then attended and graduated from Atkins High School in the class of 1958. Following graduation he enrolled at NC A & T State University earning a degree in Automotive Mechanics in 1961.
He was a member of Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church for over fifty years and faithfully served with the Trustee, Chapel Choir and Boy Scout ministries of the church.
Mr. Lawrence was employed by and retired from R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company following 30 years of dedicated service to the company. He was an avid golfer, member of the Winston-Salem Sportsman’s Club and a super fan of the Washington Redskins and Carolina Panthers Football Teams. He was also a very active participant with the Parkinson Association.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Charles W. Lawrence, Jr. Survivors include Loretta West Lawrence, his devoted wife of 54 years; sons Christopher (Tanya) Lawrence and Terry (Ingrid) Lawrence; daughter, Karon L. (Michael) Robinson; grandchildren, Chelsie Lawrence, Kara Lawrence, Mason Lawrence, Asya Robinson, Indya Robinson and Michael Robinson, Jr.; two sisters-in-law, Alyce Graham and F. Jean Lawrence; niece, LaTarsha Lawrence; nephew, Alan Graham; several extended family members and special friends.
A funeral service will be held at Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church on Friday, January 8, 2016 at 1pm. Interment will follow at Piedmont Memorial Gardens. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the church, at 12pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The National Parkinson Foundation or Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church.
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Mr. Willie Liggett
He was born to the late Otis Garrett and Willie Mae Liggett in Winston-Salem, NC on February 18, 1936.
Mr. Liggett attended the local public schools and was a graduate of Atkins High School. He was discharged from the United States Army after giving honorable service for his country.
He was employed by the Winston-Salem Housing Authority for several years prior to his 1998 retirement from the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System as a dedicated custodian.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandmother, Josie Liggett. Survivors include Gwendolyn Timbers, a devoted friend of many years; his children, including a loving caregiver, Tonya, George (Cheryl), Mary, Willie Mae, Michelle and “Man;” grandchildren, Atesha K. (Din) Grier, Daijuan King, Marquese Timbers, Jaina D. Reynolds, Carlos R. Carter and Shyann M. Timbers; great grandchildren, Ephaim A. Grier, Elijah K. Grier and Esaias N. Grier; a faithful cousin and caregiver, Thelma Thompson; several cousins, extended family members and many friends.
A funeral service will be held at Clark S. Brown and Sons Funeral Home Chapel at 2:30 pm, Saturday, January 9, 2016. Interment will be at Salisbury National Cemetery in Salisbury, NC. The family will greet friends in the chapel thirty minutes prior to the service, at 2pm.
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Mrs. Gloria D. Richardson
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 2, 2016 in the chapel of Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral Home. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery. The family will greet friends thirty minutes prior to the service.
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