Richard “Dick” Moore, also known around Bridgeport as “Coach”, of Golden Street, Bridgeport, passed away April 15, 2024 at United Hospital Center.

 

He was born April 19, 1936 in Bridgeport, a son of the late Cecil and Nellie Moore. Dick married the love of his life, Ruth Ann Moore, on September 27, 1957. They were married for 51 years. Their love for one another was one of a kind.

 

He is survived by two sons, Carl Ray Moore of Bridgeport and Robert Weldon Moore of Wytheville, VA. Dick is also survived by one daughter-in-law, Amy Moore, one brother, Jerry Moore, and one sister, Sharon Gillespie.

 

In addition, he is survived by 10 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren: Kattie Sullivan, her husband Michael, and their daughter Liliana Ruth Sullivan; Amelia Moore and her sons Weston and Hudson Moore; David Moore and his wife Moon; Devon Hager, her husband Roger, and their daughters Graci Hager and Indea Shreves; Audrey Moore; Kearystn Long, her husband Ethan and their daughter Emma Long; Makynzie Richards; Dana Moore; Elijah Moore; Isaiah Moore; and many nieces and nephews.

 

He was proceeded in death by his wife, Ruth Ann Moore, parents Cecil and Nellie Moore, one brother, Nelson “Sonnie” Moore, one sister, Sylvia Wilson, one son, David Paul Moore, and one grandson, Scott Aaron Moore.

 

Dick graduated from Bridgeport High School in 1954.

 

Dick spent his early years working for local painter and friend, Dave Pritchard. He then went on to work at Union Carbide for 29 years where he climbed the ranks to foreman until his retirement. He was a hard worker and took much pride in providing for his family.

 

For many years, Dick and Ruth would travel all over the country to attend square dancing events. They were members of Almost Heaven Squares of Bridgeport, Right Hand Stars and Y-Squares of Fairmont. Many of his favorite memories were made while square dancing with her.

 

He was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed fishing and hunting; particularly turkey hunting in which he earned many awards for turkey calling. Above all, he loved Bridgeport sports, especially football. He attended as many games and practices as he could even when his health began to decline. His love for Bridgeport will be remembered.

 

Condolences to the family may be left at burnsidefuneralhome.com.

 

Friends will be received at Burnside Funeral Home, 607 S. Virginia Avenue, Bridgeport, on Friday, April 19, 2024, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., where services will be held at 12 p.m. with Reverend Tom Horne presiding. Interment will follow at Bridgeport Cemetery.