Billy Lester Moore

Billy Lester Moore, 86, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at the Hospice Home of Rockingham County. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M., on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Wilkerson Funeral Home with Dr. Greg Robertson and Gary Purgason officiating. Burial will follow at New Lebanon Cemetery. Billy was a native of Rockingham County and the son of the late Floyd Lester Moore and Beulah Ramsey Moore. He was a hardworking man and raised his family well. Everyone loved his giving nature and was there for anyone who needed him. Billy was employed for 37 years by P. Lorillard Tobacco Company. Billy served his community as a Scout Master for over 30 years and was a member of the VFW and E – Z Street Cruisers. His focus was on being a faithful husband, father and grandfather. Along with his parents, Billy was preceded in death by his daughter, Sheila Jean Moore; son-in-law, Vince Paschal; sister, Dean Wall; and brother, James Moore. Billy is survived by his wife of 61 years, Doris Moore of the home; daughter, Donna Moore Paschal; sons: Bradley Lester Moore and wife, Angela and Jason Lee Moore and wife, Emily; grandchildren: Amanda Paschal Evans and husband, Derek, Dale Moore and wife, Brooke, Lauren Paschal, Shannon Moore, Lane Moore and Caden Moore; great grandchildren: Benjamin and Rebecca Evans and Aubrey Moore; sisters: Maryanna Hudson, Eyvonne Sands, Edna Tilley and husband, Donald, Brenda Holt and husband, Kenneth; brothers: Douglas Moore and wife, Nancy and Floyd Lee Moore and wife, Judy; brothers: Douglas Moore and wife, Nancy and Floyd Lee Moore and wife, Judy; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation for family and friends will take place on Friday, January 5, 2018 at Wilkerson Funeral Home from 6-8 PM, other times at the home. Memorial contributions may be made to Sharon Baptist Church, 3540 Iron Works Road, Reidsville, NC 27320 and/or Rockingham VFW County Honor Guard, 259 Martinwood Road, Eden, NC 27288.