Russell W. Moore, Jr. (always known as Bill), a resident of Patrick County, VA and Nassau County, FL; died on August 16, 2021 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center in Radford, VA. Bill was born at home in Quinwood, WV on October 3, 1949, the son of Russell W. Moore and Hope (Ball) Moore.
Bill graduated from Pomeroy (Ohio) High School, class of 1967. He received his bachelor’s degree from Ohio Northern, Ada, Ohio and his master’s degree from Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, North Carolina. He was a very proud Ohio State Buckeye fan…O-H-I-O.
Bill had a distinguished career in healthcare administration serving in executive roles at Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC, Carolinas Healthcare System in Charlotte, NC and Medcath, Inc. in Charlotte, NC. He also supported various philanthropic organizations and served on the board of directors of Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his father-in-law and mother-in law, Frederic and Ethel Bouwman, a brother-in-law, Rodney Gaul and his favorite golden retriever, Jake.
Bill is survived by his loving wife, Sandra Bouwman. He is also survived by his son Sean (Meliah) and daughter Maria; grandchildren, Clara and Brigid Ashe-Moore and Lacey, Josiah, and Fairley all residing in Asheville, NC; sisters, Sharon Gaul and Linda (Gary) Madara, special nephew, Michael (Jennifer) Gaul, brother-in-law, Arthur (Becky) Bouwman and other extended family members.
Bill loved his mountain home in Virginia and his many friends there, who became like a family. He loved his home at the shore and enjoyed walking the beach with his wife and dogs; and casting a line to catch the ’big one.’
Beneath a sometimes-gruff exterior was a good and ethical man. He will be greatly missed by all of us who loved him dearly.
Private service.
Memorial donations may be made to Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 1542 Bateman Bridge Rd, Forest, VA 24551 and Easterseals UCP of North Carolina and Virginia, 5171 Glenwood Ave. Suite 211 Raleigh, NC 27612.
