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Larry Robert Moore, 70, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025. Larry was born on September 30, 1954, in Caldwell County, NC to the late Robert Woodrow and Sybil LeFevers Moore.
Larry is survived by his wife of 45 years, Amy Dorton Moore; daughter, Anna Louise Moore (Ben Roberts) of Greer, SC; sister, Nancy Moore Clark of Lenoir, NC; mother-in-law, Margaret Suther Dorton of Concord, NC; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other family.
In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his father-in-law, James Dorton.
Larry graduated from Lenoir High School in 1972, and from Appalachian State University in 1976. He was a member of the undefeated 1970 Lenoir High School Football Bearcats, who were inducted into the Caldwell County Sports Hall of Fame. Larrys career was in insurance, and he worked at Caldwell County Farm Bureau, managed Burke County Farm Bureau, and sold insurance independently for many years. Larry loved traveling the world with his wife, Amy, listening to rock and roll music, and playing the guitar as well. Larry will be remembered for his generosity, good nature, and sense of humor.
A celebration of Larrys life will be held at 2pm, Friday, June 27, 2025 at Mt. Zion Methodist Church, 2745 Blue Creek Rd, Lenoir, NC 28645.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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June 27, 2025
2 p.m.
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Larry is survived by his wife of 45 years, Amy Dorton Moore; daughter, Anna Louise Moore (Ben Roberts) of Greer, SC; sister, Nancy Moore Clark of Lenoir, NC; mother-in-law, Margaret Suther Dorton of Concord, NC; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other family.
In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his father-in-law, James Dorton.
Larry graduated from Lenoir High School in 1972, and from Appalachian State University in 1976. He was a member of the undefeated 1970 Lenoir High School Football Bearcats, who were inducted into the Caldwell County Sports Hall of Fame. Larrys career was in insurance, and he worked at Caldwell County Farm Bureau, managed Burke County Farm Bureau, and sold insurance independently for many years. Larry loved traveling the world with his wife, Amy, listening to rock and roll music, and playing the guitar as well. Larry will be remembered for his generosity, good nature, and sense of humor.
A celebration of Larrys life will be held at 2pm, Friday, June 27, 2025 at Mt. Zion Methodist Church, 2745 Blue Creek Rd, Lenoir, NC 28645.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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June 27, 2025
2 p.m.
Mt. Zion Methodist (Lenoir)
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Larry, I will miss you! Thanks for always be so friendley and quick to make me laugh. I'll look after Amy for you. Give Jesus a big hug for me. With love always friend!
—Angie Scott
Amy and Anna you both are in our thoughts and prayers. Larry was such a fun guy to be around and always with a joke and smile to share. He will be missed by many. Burke County Board of Elections
—Kenny Rhyne
It saddens me to hear about Larry’s passing. Larry and I were friends in school. Go Bearcats! You never saw him without his infectious smile and his sweet disposition. He had a kind heart and treated everyone with dignity. I know he will be greatly missed by many. Rest in peace dear friend.
—Marsha Davis Pendry