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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We are so sorry to hear of Dane’s passing. He was in TCFD with Lewis and they were friends. Also, he helped me medically a few times. Both of our sons, Eddie and Jason knew him too. Dane was an around great guy. He will certainly be missed. We will be praying for his family as you go through the process of grieving and healing.🙏🏼 God bless you all.
So sorry to learn of Dane's passing, he was the EMT who arrived at my accident in 1998 and helped me through that difficult day. May God comfort your family through this time of loss.
Melanie and Family, Our hearts and prayers continue, as you morn the loss of Dane. As hard as it is, we know that God has His arms wrapped around all of you, and His Grace will see you through this. God bless you all with His love.
Praying for the family 🙏🏻