He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Stanley and Ethel Jones. To the family, Sorry to hear of Gregs passing. obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?pid=153479413 I hope this finds you and you are beaming with pride as you were the apple of your fathers eye. By the age of 13, he was an accomplished guitar player and, along with his younger brother Pat on drums and friend Don Lee on bass, played the most popular night clubs in Evansville. OBITUARY Gregory Allen Moore July 10, 1965 – September 3, 2011. I even bought a guitar at his music store. His modesty was unparalleled. My son Austin who is 11 has been taking guitar lessons from Greg for a little over a year. For almost 50 years he worked as a framer and carpenter, building many homes in the … He was born on August 20, 1988 in Seymour, Indiana to Keri Fawn Biehle and the late Louis Edward Moore. He moved to Calhoun GA at the age of 13 where he resided until the time of his accident.
At 15, he began dating and later married, Tiffany Underwood Moore. Together they have a daughter, Lilly Starr Moore, age 15, and a son, Zane Kaemon Moore, age 11.
While growing up, Greg enjoyed playing many sports to include baseball, basketball, and football. Greg enjoyed spending time with his family, riding motorcycles, boating, camping, and listening to music. Greg worked at various jobs to include, LG Hauss, Phoenix Chemical, and Michael King Construction.
He is survived by his wife Tiffany Leann Moore; his parents, Darrell and Fawn Branum; children, Lilly Star Moore and Zane Kaeman Moore; siblings, Leon Moore, North Vernon, IN, Chad Moore, Billings, MT, Travis Branum, North Vernon, IN, Casey & Donavon Wakefield, Hartsville, IN, and Tyler Branum, Calhoun, GA; grandparents, Bill Biehle, Dee Jones, and Brenda Lockard; In addition to his parents, grandparents, and siblings, Greg had 18 nieces and nephews as well as 22 aunts and uncles.
To honor his wishes his body was cremated.
The memorial service will be Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 6:00 PM from the Chapel of Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home. Until we meet again. Matthew, your father meant the world to me, He was larger than life. It wasn't long before he had quite a roster of future guitar players. All rights reserved. age 63. Gregory R. Moore, 60, of Newburgh, well-respected educator, author, musician, husband, father, son, and brother, died suddenly, but peacefully on Thursday, August 28th, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Denise (nee LaCasper). © 2017-2020 Tribute Archive. An inner peace that had taken a lifetime to acquire was with him over the past few months. I was 6. may GOD be you leader through the tough times ahead, HE will carry you and your family just ask. (Cedar Hall), I took guitar lessons from Greg Moore at Washington Middle school in the sixth grade and also my little sister took lessons from him. Greg's ultimate goals were to complete another book and as a mentor, continue to strive to positively impact all aspects of life through his private teaching. Greg, studying music with an instructor of your caliber was enlightening, but stopping in to chat, with a friend as dear, was always a calming and refreshing stop. Share to let others add their own memories and condolences. Every year for the 7-year duration, thirty-five children each received a guitar, case, book, and 32-weeks of instruction, free of charge. Loving father of Megan (fiance Michael Snyder) and Ian. Born on St. Patrick's Day 1948, he was a 1966 North High School graduate. Greg Moore Jr. is a Realtor that holds honesty, integrity, and educating his clients in high regard. I will be forever grateful for his caring attitude and never letting me give up. He accepted us, both young and old, into his classroom. tammy ,tom tabatha bellamy (flemingsburg, KY), What To Do Before, During and After a Funeral Service, What To Say When You Don’t Know What To Say. His music was always most important to him and he made the most of it. (You know ol J.C. You will be remembered. Plant a tree to honor the memory of your loved one. He had the opportunity to co-produce Bob Dylan, Thelma Houston, and many other artists. Our prayers are with the Moore family. So sorry for your loss. A great friend and a great teacher. Some knew him as the boy he once was, some knew him as the man he became, some knew him as a friend, always giving, husband, dad, some as son, some as brother, others as cousin; but for all who knew him are blessed as he was a gift from God. Send your deepest condolences with fresh flowers. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy. The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation, in association with Governor O'Bannon's office, launched the Safehaven Reachout Program, initially geared to provide activities for 'latchkey kids.' Guitar being the 'World's Most Popular Instrument,' Greg's method was a natural fit for the program. He was born on August 20, 1988 in Seymour, Indiana to Keri Fawn Biehle and the late Louis Edward Moore. Returning to his hometown in the late 1980s, he rented space in Newburgh and hung his sign advertising 'Greg Moore School Of Guitar.' I dont have the words to describe thevoid.
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