Thomas Edward Moore

Thomas Edward Moore, age 77, of DeWitt, Virginia passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Born August 24th, 1947 in Summerlee Fayette County, WV to James Theodore Moore and Hazel Mae Cody. He passed away peacefully at home on January 2nd, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.

Tommy moved to Hopewell, VA as a teenager, where he started working as a “shoeshine boy.” He worked and obtained his barbers license in 1963, working as a professional barber at the City Hall Barber Shop until 1974. He then began his life long career for Phillip Morris, where he worked until his retirement in 2010.

He met the love of his life, Bonnie Edwards, who he affectionately called “hun” in 1965. They were married July 2, 1966 in Hopewell. Together they had three daughters: Lisa, Wendy, and April. We are certain he was joyfully welcomed in heaven by Bonnie and Lisa. Tommy had a special bond with his two son in laws, Timmy and Brent.

After Bonnie’s passing, Tommy enjoyed going on adventures frequently with his children. He loved the outdoors where his many hobbies included fishing, gardening, woodwork, restoring old tractors and cars, and most recently trail riding in the mountains on his RZR.

Tommy, along with his wife, lived a life of giving. They always welcomed and helped in any way to anyone in need.

Tommy was preceded in death by his parents, James and Hazel Moore, his wife Bonnie Edwards Moore, his daughter Lisa Moore Sperry, and his siblings James Moore Jr., Russell Moore, Sharyn Moore, Gary Moore, and Penny Begley. He is survived by daughters: Wendy Gibbs (Timmy) and April Foster (Brent). Grandchildren: Michael Sperry, Chelsea Beach (Matt), David Moore, Bo Gibbs (Tori), Trevor Gibbs (Livi), Austin Cloninger, Makenzie Cloninger, Dakota Cloninger, Summer Price (Brad), and Katlyn Lipford (Robbie). Great grandchildren: Waylon Beach, Aden Vaughan, Aubrey and Mollie Gibbs, Levi and Harper Price, and Robbie and Kaiden Lipford. Siblings: Rose Holtsclaw, Carol Brown, Charles Moore (Mary), Susie Smith, David Moore, and Debra Sears (Robert). In-laws who he thought of as his siblings: Bob Edwards, Hazel Davenport (Cliff), Nancy McLeod (Ben), and Betty Sue Edwards. Tommy is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Celebration of life will be held on Sunday, January 12th, 2025. The family will start receiving guests at 2:00 pm. The service will start at 3:00 pm at Smyrna Baptist Church. Located at 18971 Carson Road, Dinwiddie VA 23841.