Marion McLemore Moor

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Marion McLemore Moor

Nashville, TN

Marion McLemore Moor died on December 3, 2013 in Nashville, TN. He was the son of the late Marion Baird Moor and the late Robert James Moor. He was preceded in death by his two brothers, Robert Baird Moor and Charles Harold Moor of Greenwood.

He was born September 2, 1930 in Greenwood, MS. Marion was proud of his Scottish heritage and the Southern culture he enjoyed growing up in the Mississippi Delta on Fort Loring Plantation. He graduated from Greenwood High School in 1948 and received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Tulsa in 1952.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Janice Harder Moor, and three children, Robin Moor (Vicki), Jamie Granbery (Jimmy), and Geren Moor (Tracy), all of Nashville. He was predeceased by one grandchild, Marc Eric Moor, and is survived by grandchildren, Veronica Moor, Victoria Moor Gambrell (Jordan), Marion Granbery Floyd (Adam), Treanor Granbery, Addie Moor, and Jake Moor, and by great-grandson, Hunter Miller.

Marion was dedicated to his career as a petroleum geologist and was actively pursuing projects up to the time of his death. He loved his nickname "Rocky", referring to his chosen profession. He was privileged to pursue military service in the United States Navy from his time in high school as a seaman recruit. He received his commission as an ensign in 1952 and after two years of active duty and over 25 years of reserve duty, he retired as a commander.

Marion was a long time member of First United Methodist Church in Greenwood. After moving to Nashville in 2005, he became a member of Belle Meade United Methodist Church where he was an active participant in the Shepherd's Sunday school class.

The Reverend Tom Gildemeister will preside over a Memorial Service at Belle Meade United Methodist Church on Saturday, December 7th at 11 a.m. Visitation with the family will precede the service beginning at 10 a.m. A private military burial service will be held at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Nashville.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial gifts be made to First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1870, Greenwood, MS 38935; Belle Meade United Methodist Church, 121 Davidson Road, Nashville, TN 37205; or a charity of choice

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Published in The Tennessean on Dec. 5, 2013