Gordon Russell Moore

Lt. Col. Gordon Russell Moore (USAF Retired) Memorial services for Lt. Gordon Russell Moore will be held March 4, 2017 at 12 noon at the Cedar Grove United Methodist Church, 2432 Sudie Pearl Jones Road, Alamo, GA 30411. Col. Moore was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon H. and Thelma (Queenie) Moore, Atlanta, GA. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Gloria Daniel Moore, daughter Debbie (John) Keegan, Duluth, GA,, son David (Shari) Moore, Palm Bay, FL., step-son, David Crabb (Marilyn),Conyers, GA, grandchildren, Joshua Crabb, London, England, Lindsey Cowan, Las Vegas, Nev., Brett Crabb, Cartersville, GA, Shawn Moore, Merritt Island, FL, Jeni Young, Jacksonville, FL, Clifton Hummel-Young (Stephanie), Marion, AR,, Jason Young, Jacksonville, FL, great-grandchildren Shelby and Jaycie Young, Jacksonville, FL, Lilly and Issac Hummel-Young, Marion, AR, sister Elaine Hayes, Kingsland, GA and nephew, Joseph (Gayle) Hayes, Kingsland, GA. Col. Moore was a trustee at Cedar Grove United Methodist Church, a member of the Atlanta Federation of Musicians, a member of the American Legion, a Mason and a Shriner. He was a professional musician. After graduating from Bass High School in Atlanta he served 4 years active duty in the U.S. Air Force and 25 years with the 530th Air National Guard Band, the last several years as Commander. He was very proud of his twenty-nine years of military service. It gave him an opportunity to serve his country doing something he loved. He was a percussionist with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra for 12 years. He taught instrumental music in the Atlanta School System for 25 years. He taught thousands of students to play and appreciate music. Russell was the drummer for the Wits End Players and the Atlanta Pops for over 40 years. In addition he played for numerous Broadway shows that came to Atlanta and celebrities such as Bob Hope, Red Skelton and Flip Wilson. After retiring he brought his wife home to her beloved Laurens County and immediately went to the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center to volunteer. He and his wife volunteered there for eight years until he lost the vision in his right eye. He said helping our veterans was the most rewarding thing he had ever done. Honorary pallbearers are the men of Cedar Grove United Methodist Church, John Head, Cecil Welch, the members of the 530th Air National Guard Band and the members of Whiteford Masonic Lodge. Col. Moore's family appreciates the excellent care he received from the staff of Serenity Hospice. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Cedar Grove United Methodist Church, c/o Rebecca Moore, 2941 Chic Inn Road, Alamo, GA 30411. Stanley Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.