It is with broken hearts that we announce the death of our beloved husband and father, Terry David Moore, 79 of Shinnston. He passed away at Ruby Memorial Hospital on Sunday, February 18, 2024. Terry was born January 26, 1945, in Clarksburg, a son of the late Eugene “Demp” and Sheila Hess Moore.
Terry leaves behind his wife, Margaret Patrick Moore, whom he married on July 20, 1968. He also leaves behind his special dog, Jake, who misses him so much. Also surviving are his son, Brian Moore and his wife Michelle of Navarre, FL; and his daughter, Suzannah Klimek and her husband Eddie of Shinnston; his grandchildren, Brianna Moore; Brandon Moore; Adrean (Spenser) Cornell; Hunter (Logan) Moore; Hannah Moore; and Preston and Cooper Klimek; three great-grandchildren, Sophia, Maggie, and Waylon Cornell; his sisters, Alice Loughery and Linda (Ronnie) Vincent; his brothers, Randy (Debbie) Moore; Tom (Brenda) Moore; and Stephen (Linda) Moore; his brothers-in-law, George (Socorro) Patrick; Sam Marano; Milan (Anita) Patrick Jr.; and Steve Patrick; his sisters-in-law, Dorothy Harris; Julieana (Floyd) Singleton; and Martha Jane (Ray) Shackelford; as well as many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Terry was preceded in death by his son, Jefferson Moore; and his daughter, Jennifer Moore; his mother and father-in-law, Mary and Milan Patrick; his grandparents, Marie and Homer Moore and Mary and Lloyd Hess; two sisters-in-law, Mary Ann Januszka; and Helen Marano; his brother-in-law, Tom Harris; his nephew, Richard Zirkle; his niece, Amanda Eakle; and his great-nephew, Sam Singleton.
Terry was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church. After high school, Terry joined the U.S. Air Force and served his country for four years during the Vietnam era. He was a coal miner for Consol Energy for over 30 years. He was also a member of the American Legion Post #31 and the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #929. His favorite pastimes were hunting, fishing, camping, and working in his garage. Terry had many special friends that he loved partying with (a little too much) to Margaret’s dismay. After his first stroke in 2015, his life took on major changes. He was frustrated that he could no longer live his very active and social life to which he was accustomed. He found joy in watching TV with his wife Margaret and his loyal dog, Jake. He also loved sitting on the porch drinking coffee and smoking cigars.
“There are no goodbyes for us. Wherever you are, you will always be in my heart.” – Gandhi
In accordance with Terry’s wishes, there will be no public visitation. There will be a gathering of family and friends at Perine Funeral Home, 1348 S. Pike St. Shinnston, on Tuesday, February 20, at 11:00am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Ann Catholic Church that same day at 12:00 pm. Interment will follow at the Shinnston Memorial Cemetery where military graveside honors will be accorded by the U.S. Airforce and the Harrison County Honor Guard. Online memories and condolences can be shared with the family at www.perinefunerals.com
The Perine Funeral Home is honored to serve the Moore family.