George M. Moore, 79, of Columbus passed away Friday
October 14, 2016 at his home.
Before retirement, he was an engineer at Cummins Engine
Company.
He served in the U.S. Airforce.
He was a member of Memorial Baptist Church in Columbus
where he had served as an elder, deacon and had taught
Sunday school.
George loved to fish, bowl and was a great handyman.
He was very outgoing, never met a stranger and loved visiting
with people. He was an all-around good person and loved time
spent with his family,especially his grandchildren.
The funeral will be Thursday at 11:00 a.m.at Norman Funeral
Home in Hope. Burial will follow at Rest Haven Cemetery.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. and one hour
prior to the service on Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be given to Memorial Baptist
Church.
Born January 26, 1937 in Columbus, George was the son
of Lewis and Fayetta Haymaker Quick. He married Phyllis
Renner June 23, 1956 and she preceded him in death
March 29, 2002. He then married Rejina Janes Pumphrey
May 5, 2005 and she survives.
Other survivors include daughter, Cynthia (Chris) Baldwin
of Columbus; step children, Steve (Genora) Pumphrey of
Rugby, Janie (Ted) Shanks of Manteo, NC, Randy (Sherri)
Pumphrey of Columbus and Lori (Jeff) Crouse of Ogilville;
grandchildren, Sarah (Eric) Mullis of Columbus, David (Mara)
Baldwin of Columbus and 9 step grandchildren; great
grandson, Brentley Baldwin of Columbus and
16 great step children; sister, Judy Gater of Columbus.
George was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis;
parents, Lewis and Fayetta; and a brother, Robert Moore.