ROCKPORT, Ky. — David B. Moore, 77, of Rockport, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. He was born in Owensboro, Kentucky, to the late Herman and Ernestine Talley Moore.
David was a U.S. Navy Veteran who served in Vietnam. His 12 years of service included service at the Naval Intelligence Command in Alexandria, Virginia. In addition to various forms of learning, he earned a bachelor’s degree from Brescia University. He became a manager at Swedish Match where he retired after 26 years of service.
David was a member of the American Legion Post #0200. He was skilled in carpentry and enjoyed riding motorcycles and camping. David was well-traveled, having been to many states and several countries. Most of all, he loved spending time with family, especially the grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Lynda Moore, in 2018.
David is survived by a son, David Moore II (Holly), of Rockport; a grandson, David Moore III (Gabby), of Ohio County, Kentucky; granddaughter, Katie Moore, of Ohio County; great-granddaughters, Brooklyn Grace Moore and Lynda Sue Moore; and siblings, Sandra Hardin, of Newburgh, Indiana, Alicia Spangler (Eric), of Owensboro, Kentucky, and James Moore (Polly), of Bowling Green, Kentucky.
The service will be at 2 p.m., Monday, Nov. 14, at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory where visitation will be Monday from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be at Pleasant Grove Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 135 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd. Louisville, KY 40202.
Memories and messages of condolence may be shared with the family at www.glenncares.com.