William I. Moore

William I. Moore (Bill), age 81 went to be with Jesus on May 8, 2011. He left behind his beloved wife of 57 years, Betty. Both his parents Howard M. and Hilda M. Moore preceded him as well as brothers Frank, Park and Henry. Also a much loved older sister Gaynell. His younger sister Shirley Emma lives in Carolina. His nieces and nephews by her in varied places. William graduated from Pompano High School in 1948. While there he took part in Future Farmers of America holding a state office his last year. He spent 4 years in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. Returning home he was a draftsman, worked in the construction industry, but his heart stayed with agriculture. While living in the panhandle of Florida he became a Mason, being a Mason always meant a great deal to him. He never forgot his roots in farming and the saying from FFA Here by the Owl, stayed with him. His Beanpicker friends from Pompano High School and those of later life will always remember his love of friends, music and song. He will be greatly missed by all as he loved to talk with family and friends as much as he loved to sing. Williams friends were many among them Rev. J. W. McCall who was his childhood friend. He and his wife Mary Alice gave him much love and comfort as did his very dear friends from later life Betty & Bob Straker. Also very special Jody Zega who helped them make their move to Avon Park. You will be a good nurse Jody. To his Beanpicker friends a special Goodbye. We will all meet again one day. To our friends from the mobile home park. We thank you for your friendship and help; youre a close knit group. Willa Mae you will always hold a special spot in our hearts. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made to the local Good Shepherd Hospice, 44 18 Sun N Lake Boulevard, Sebring, Florida 33872. Funeral services were held on Monday, May 9, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in the Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home with Rev. J.W. McCall officiating. Burial was in Bougainvillea Cemetery. Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home Avon Park www.stephensonnelsonfh.com