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Moore – William “Bill” Claude Moore, Jr., age 92, of Macclenny, Florida passed away peacefully on May 5, 2021 at Macclenny Nursing and Rehab, with his loving family by his side. He was born July 30, 1928 in Union County, North Carolina to the late William Claude Moore, Sr. and Mary Hemby Moore. Bill was raised in North Carolina and graduated from Jackson High School in Union County. Shortly after school, he was drafted into the United States Army during the Korean War, where he was awarded the Bronze Star for his heroism for ground combat. After being honorably discharged, he moved to Augusta, Georgia, and became a Security Guard for Savannah River Project. During that time, Bill began dance lessons and fell in love with his dance instructor, Frances Bernice Witt. They were happily married January 27, 1958. They later moved to Jacksonville and Bill opened his own business, Arlington Motors, in Jacksonville. As an entrepreneur at heart, Bill also began to purchase rental properties and enjoyed success in the Real Estate field. He enjoyed being outdoors, tending to his yard, and reading his Bible. Bill was a provider, devoted husband, and loving father. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Harold Moore and Jack Moore; sister, Carolyn Sinclair; and brother-in-law, Raymond Sinclair. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Frances “Bernice” Moore of Macclenny, FL; children, William “Billy” Moore III of Macclenny, FL, Calvin (Jami) Moore-Sinclair of Monroe, NC, and Stephanie (Alan) Thomas of St. George, GA; sister-in-law, Nancy Moore of Jacksonville, FL; 3 grandchildren; and 8 great grandchildren. A Memorial Visitation will be held on Friday, May 21, 2021, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Services Parlor. Arrangements are under the care and direction of V. TODD FERREIRA FUNERAL SERVICES, 250 North Lowder Street, Macclenny, FL 32063 (904)259-5700. Visit www.ferreirafuneralservices.com to sign the family’s guest book.

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Mr. William "Bill" Claude Moore Jr.

July 30, 1928 - May 5, 2021