June 4, 62, Goldsboro

Michael Gene Moore, 62, of Goldsboro passed away Wednesday while on his 41st  wedding anniversary trip. He is the son of  the late Roy and Bonnie Moore, and was the husband of Karyn Moore. Mr. Moore was a retired detective for the Goldsboro Police Department. His joy came from making his family happy, He was a former member of the Elks Lodge and the Fraternal Order of  Police. He was a gentle, kindhearted and friendly man, who never met a stranger. Michael truly lived a life of service.

A service to celebrate Michael’s life will be held Sunday at 4:00 P.M. in the  Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home chapel. The family will receive friends from 3:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M.

In addition to his wife, Michael is survived by his children, Jeremy Moore and wife, Jessica of Washington, Blake Moore of Goldsboro, and Emily Moore of Goldsboro; a granddaughter, Willow Moore, the light of his life; father in law, Jack Horrell of Dudley; a brother in law, Frank Rogers and wife, Mary Lu of Raleigh; nieces, Julia Rogers of Wilmington, Kenya Saunders of Texas and Cathy Moore of Texas; a very special friend, Frank Taylor of Pikeville; and many family members and friends.

Two brothers, Glenn and Doug Moore preceded him in death.

Flowers are welcome or donations may be made to: St. Baldrick’s Foundation, 1333 South Mayflower Ave., Suite 400 Monrovia, CA 91016

Shumate-Faulk Funeral  Home is serving the Moore family and online condolences may be directed to www.shumate-faulk.com.