He was born in Winston-Salem, NC to Doris Galloway Moore and John Walter Moore on March 17, 1970. He was educated in the public schools of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County, NC 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 and enrolled in courses that would eventually lead to his ultimate goal of becoming a physician's assistant. He honorably served with the 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 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at First Baptist Church (700 Highland Avenue) with Military Honors. The family will greet friends from 10:00 A.M. until 10:45 A.M. at the church.

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