Dane Andre Moore, 56, of Drexel, NC went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October, 19, 2025. He was born on August 25, 1969 and raised in Drexel by his mother, Melanie Moore. He was a member of Mt. Home Baptist Church. He loved the Lord and shared his faith with all who knew him. He was a family man and enjoyed performing community service. Dane graduated from Tabernacle School where he played basketball and soccer. He went on to Catawba Valley Community College and obtained his Paramedics degree. Dane has been an Instructor at CVCC, Western Piedmont Community College and McDowell Technical Community College. After retirement, Dane continued to work as a paramedic with UNC Blue Ridge at Valdese Family Medical Practice. He became a firefighter at age 16 and was part of Triple Community and Drexel Fire Departments. While training many fellow firemen in the greater community, he also taught CPR and First Aid through Child Care Connections in Burke County for thirty years.
Dane is survived by his wife, Sharon Rushing Moore; children, Delanie Moore, who has his determination and attention to detail, Thomas Moore, who shares his sense of adventure and love of community, and Jocelyn Moore, who has his sense of humor and his smile that lights up a room; a number of extended family members including his nephews and nieces who he though the world of.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Thomas D. Moore and Beulah B. Moore.
The family will receive friends from 11am to 1pm on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Mt. Home Baptist Church. The funeral service will begin at 1pm in the church with Rev. Ethan Cromer officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to The Timothy Project through Catawba River Baptist Association, 1812 US 70, Morganton, NC 28655, a mentoring program for students called to vocational ministry.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Sharon and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Dane at Valdese Medical for the past several years and am so sad he will no longer be with our work family. I knew him to be kind and a man of great faith. He will be missed. May God surround your family with his love and comfort in the days to come.
Sharon, Delanie, Thomas, and Jocelyn, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Please know your Patton Band family is here for you! --Patton Band Boosters
Dane and I were good friends in high school. We shared many laughs and good times together. He will be missed by many. Praying for his family.
So sorry to hear of the passing of Dane. I am a patient of the office he worked at and he always talked to me about church and the Lord. Praying for the family.
Dane will be so missed! I have known Dane for a number of years as a friend. Our paths crossed many times in EMS activities, and Western Piedmont Community College, with our most recent interactions at Valdese Medical Associates, where I would see him when coming in for my appointment. Dane always talked about the Lord what the Lord was doing in his life. I will miss my friend, but I have no doubt where he is today. My prayers are for the family, as I know you will all miss him as well. Rest in peace my friend.
Sharron and Family -Our family sends prayers of peace, and love, Prayers for wonderful memories and reunions on the streets of gold. Please let us know if we can help or do anything for you during this delicate time. Love Kristin Alapisco