Robert William Moran

Robert William Moran, a loving and devoted husband and father, passed away peacefully at home on August 4, 2022.  Robert (Bob), was born in Vesuvius, Virginia on January 25, 1946. Preceded in death by his father, Franklin Russell Moran, mother, Hazel Pauline Lambert Moran, daughter, Elizabeth Renee (Moran) Collins. 

He is survived by his wife, Renee Butler Edge Moran, his daughter, Tracy Lynn Moran DuBois (Terry), stepson’s, Christopher Brian Edge and Geoffrey Neal Edge (Erin).  Bob had 3 grandchildren and 6 step grandchildren. 

Bob’s career started in the Air Force, and then once he left the Air Force, he began his career in Trucking and Logistics and retired as Terminal Operations Supervisor.  After he completed his career in Trucking and Logistics, Bob was a Parts Supply Associate with CarMax in Wilmington, NC. 

He had a passion for Little League Sports where he spent a lot of his time coaching and mentoring and then became a well-known umpire for both boys’ and girls’ sports.  In his spare time, Bob loved to bowl, play bass guitar, watch old westerns, and walk on the beach and watch the surfers. 

Bob was a member of the Promise Keeper’s Men Ministry and a member of First Baptist Church-Wilmington, NC. 

Graveside Services were held Wednesday August 17, 2022 in Dixons Mills, Alabama.  A memorial service will be held on Thursday August 25, 2022 at 2pm at First Baptist Church-Wilmington NC. Masks are requested for the protection and safety of all.   A reception will be held following the service in the Fireside Room of the church. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to First Baptist Church-Wilmington. 

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com