Robert James Moore

MOORE, Robert James, of Centerville, Ohio, has died peacefully in his home at the age of 66. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Herbert R. Moore and Frances M. Moore. He is survived by his brothers, William R. Moore of Portland, Oregon, Richard H. Moore (Jami) of Suttons Bay, Michigan, his nieces Catherine A. Ward (Brian) of Centerville, Ohio, and Tamilyn A. Thompson (Nicole) of Cincinnati, Ohio, and grand nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly.

Bob attended Mackinac College and Ohio State University. Upon joining the Air Force, he received specialized training in Wyoming and Oklahoma prior to assignment in Thailand during the US involvement in Southeast Asia more than four decades ago. As base historian, he cultivated an appreciation of history that he continued upon his return to Centerville. Bob’s career in computer graphics allowed him to do specialized work for the Centerville-Washington Township Historical Society. He produced numerous graphics and maps, restored historic photographs in disrepair, and collaborated on the book, "Normandy Farms: The Land and Legacy of Richard H. Grant, Sr." He acted in community productions and portrayed Dr. John Hole in patriotic Centerville-Washington Township Americana Festival parades. His friends in the 21st century have come to know that Bob's quick, wry, sometimes irreverent wit masked a big, generous, and sensitive heart.

The family will hold a private burial service in Knoxville, Tennessee, where he will be interred in the Moore family plot. Memorial donations in Bob’s honor may be made to Centerville-Washington History. Arrangements were completed by TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME-Far Hills Chapel.