January 18, 1963, He married his childhood sweetheart, Rebecca (Brewer) Moore. Their 56 years of marriage would lead to the couples three children, five grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren.
Wayne was a man with a servants heart and spent his life serving others. After accepting the call to ministry Wayne became an Ordained Bishop in the Church of God and evangelized and pastored churches in Tennessee and North Carolina, including Cotton Port Road Church of God, Grasshopper Church of God, New Hope Church of God, Big Springs Church of God, Hayesville Church of God, Mt. View Church of God, and Sylvia Church of God. He led the building of the churches in Canton, NC and Grasshopper, TN.
After returning home to Cleveland, he continued a life of service. Wayne was instrumental in helping launch the volunteer Community Service division of the Bradley County Sheriff's Office, where he would be affectionally known as "CS 1". He also served as court officer in the General Sessions court of Bradley County under Judge C. Van Deacon, where he readily helped everyone he could.
Wayne was also elected and served two terms on the Bradley County Commission representing the 5th District. He was proud to represent his friends and neighbors and saw many improvements to the district during his tenure.
Wayne leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife of 56 years, Rebecca Brewer - Moore; Three children, Angela Sue Pursley (Alan), Stephen Wayne Moore (Alise), and J. Daniel Moore (Donette); Grandchildren, Derek Wayne Pursely (Lydia), Ryan Matthew Waters (Cassie), Brandon Wayne Moore (Beth), Samuel James Moore, and Luke Daniel Moore; Great Grandchildren, Brandon Wayne Moore, Jr., Coy James Logan, Kyler Elijah Moore, Triston Gadeken, Julian Cartwright, Arlo Lambert, Jack Brannen Pursley; Brother, Garry D. Moore (Geneva); Sisters, Shirley Brewer (Tom), Darlene Baugh (D.D.), Gwinith Lyles, Judy Moore, Janet Moore-Keys, a host of nieces and nephews, and his beloved Yorkie, CoCo.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Freddie Moore; Sister, Wanda McClure; Daughter-In-Law, Alise Moore.
The family will gather Wednesday February 20th from 5 - 8 PM, a Celebration of Life Service will be held Thursday February 21st at 1 PM at Jim Rush Funeral Home North Chapel.
