Donald Warren Moore

Funeral services for Donald Warren Moore, 88, of Rosenberg, will be held at 3:00 P.M., Friday, November 16, 2012 at First Baptist Church in Rosenberg with Pastor Zach Nicholson officiating. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park in Rosenberg. Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M., Thursday, November 15, 2012 at Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Chapel in Rosenberg. Donald Warren Moore, Senior, was born September 11, 1924 in Houston, Texas to William Edgar Moore and Lillian Cook Moore. Donald was born a twin, the youngest of eleven brothers and sisters, and known to his siblings as "Mama's sweet boy", the sweet part still a fitting moniker to all who knew him. Upon graduation from high school, Donald joined the United States Navy and served his country during World War II. After returning home, Donald worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company from 1946 through 1983 and then served Fort Bend County for several years after that. During those early years, he met his future "Honey" on a blind dateto a costume party. Even in disguise, they recognized that they were meant for each other and Donald married Velma Moore, the love of his life, on June 15, 1947. Donald was recognized as a Master Mason in good standing for more than 50 years, a Life member of the AT&T Pioneers as well as a dedicated follower of our Lord Jesus Christ, serving as a deacon for many years at First Baptist Church in Rosenberg. In his retirement years, he and Velma enjoyed singing in the choir at church, traveling with the Golden Heir Choir, and Donald especially enjoyed volunteering at the hospital, serving everyone they could. Donald was a living example of the fruit of the Spirit to his children through his tender and gentle ways and quiet strength. His grandchildren would be quick to point out that his greatest gift was being their "Papaw", a tireless "toy", who never got tired of playing board or any other kinds of games, reading stories, just listening, answering a multitude of questions, or even sneaking off to give a driving lesson in an empty parking lot! He was a man of infinite patience, unconditional love, corny jokes, a never-ending smile and always had a word of encouragement to offer. Donald passed away peacefully on November 12, 2012 in Richmond. He was preceded in death by his "Honey", Velma, on June 6, 2011. He is survived by his children, Kathy Williams and husband, Charles, Donald Moore, Jr. and wife, Linda, David Moore and wife, Janet, and Terri Anigian and husband, Rick; grandchildren, Steven and Brian Williams, Stacey Thomas and husband, Trey, Erin Gilliland and husband, Paul, and Kendall, Haydyn and Jordan Anigian; great grandchildren, Liam and Sydney Thomas, Caelon Gilliland; along with other relatives and many friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Donald to The Alzheimer's Association, Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter, 2242 W. Holcombe Blvd., Houston, Texas, 77030 or to First Baptist Church, 1117 First Street, Rosenberg, Texas, 77471. Words of condolence may be left for the Moore family at www.davisgreenlawnfh.com. Service arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home, 3900 B. F. Terry Blvd., Rosenberg, Texas, 77471, 281-341-8800.

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Donald Warren Moore

September 11, 1924 - November 12, 2012