David Douglas Moore
July 14, 1944 ~ October 20, 2017
Resided in:
Fairview, North Carolina
Asheville Butterfly Trail
David Douglas Moore, 73, died at his Fairview home from bladder cancer October 20, 2017. Throughout the last two years, David’s wife Rene’, his family, and friends have been at his side. David was born July 14, 1944 in Bristol, Tennessee to Peter Davenport Moore and Bithia Leona Leonard Moore.
David was a NC State Certified appraiser and developer. Most of his professional life was spent in Asheville and surrounding states. He and various partners developed Riverside Business Park and many other properties. They donated land for a riverside park in the Town of Woodfin and French Broad River Academy.
David was an MIA/SRA, Realtor, member of the Appraisal Institute, past president of the Society of Real Estate Appraisers, a volunteer for the WNC Chapter 184 of SREA and Big Brothers/Big Sisters. David was a graduate of Virginia High School, Bristol, VA and held a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Montreat College. Truly, he was a Renaissance man who loved racing, cycling, motorcycles, watersports, golfing and most of all, learning. He was a licensed pilot and instrument rated.
David is survived by his wife of 24 years, Rene’ Revels Moore, formerly of Mayo, Florida, and his children: Kimberly deNise Moore of Kingsport, Tenn; Laura Proffitt (Tony) Layne of Oakwood, VA; David Michael Moore; Stephen Nathaniel (Jennifer) Moore of Fairview, NC. His sisters: Mary Wilkerson and Patsy Ann Moore. Grandchildren: Christopher Elliot Hatcher, Nathan Ryan Coulombe, Andrew David Moore, and Hailey Josephine Moore.
A celebration of David’s life will be held Saturday, November 11, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. at Covenant Community Church, 11 Rocket Drive, Asheville, NC.
Donations in David’s memory may be given to Alzheimers Association, 31 College Pl., Suite D-103, Asheville, NC 28801. Please, the family requests no flowers.
Groce Funeral Home, 856 Tunnel Rd., Asheville, NC 28805 is serving the family.
Love u. Michael. ..Steven. And. Denise. David was a good man. And loved u all very much.
Eddie and I send our most heartfelt condolences in this time of sorrow. Words will not help heal the pain you feel, we both know this from our own loss of our dads. Just know that our hearts break with you. We both loved your dad more than you will ever know. He always welcomed us in his home and make us feel like we were part of a loved family. Please know your loss is not your own, even God knows what sorrow is. He had to turn His face away when He lost His son to a world of sin. Our sin put Him on that cross. We love you all. God Bless Please express our condolences to the whole family.
Rene’ and family,
My family and I are so thankful we were able to spend time with David and Rene’ over the last 17 years. The time we were able to spend at your lake house was always so much fun and David went out of his way to make us feel welcome.
Our children were 9, 7 & 4 when they met David and he insisted they call him Uncle David. Uncle David and Aunt Rene’ made sure everyone was comfortable and having as much fun as possible. David and I had many good discussions about our children, our work and life in general. I always learned something from David during our visits and I always considered him to be one of the most interesting people I have ever met.
I was able to speak to David in person about a week before we lost him and it was another great conversation. I thanked him for all the great times we had at the lake and he wanted an update on our children, my work and our Lake House. You see, David and Rene’ inspired Elena and I to live our dream and now we live at Lake Sinclair, GA. Thank you both for keeping the Lake memories going, so my children had the same experiences that Rene’ and I had growing up.
I know David loved Rene’ and he was a good husband to her. They both worked hard and played hard. David was a big guy, but I always admired how soft spoken his was and how sincere he came across. He loved his children and I know this, because we would share many stories about our families.
David is a warrior and he fought cancer with everything he had. Rene’ stood right by his side the entire way and did everything she could to help him back to good health. David will be missed by everyone who knew him.
David always told me that he paid for the Lake view, but the house was free. David, thank you for sharing your Lake view with my family and I. The time we had together at the Lake was priceless and we will never forget you.
Sincerely,
Wayne, Elena, Miranda, Connor and Haley
I wish I could be there for all of you right now I am so sorry for you loss. David was a very good man, a very sweet uncle. I know you are all grieving but hopefully it will help to know he is no longer in pain and that he has a new and better body now, cause I am sure he is in Heaven. .. I miss you all and love you, your in my prayers. .
We are so sorry for your loss. The Family is in our thoughts and prayers. We are here if you need anything.
My heart is breaking I love u Denise, Michael, Stephen ya’ll are in my prayers uncle David was such a kind hearted man an he will be truly missed
One of the most beautiful obituaries I have ever read, Kimberly. He definitely ked a wonderful, talented life. I am very sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my prayers. I will make you a glass totem for your garden in celebration of his life.
My father was the rock of his family and a great example of what love in action was. He helped us all… he loved us all … and he was there for us in any capacity we needed. I am so thankful to have gotten to know him better over the last several years and for the legacy of love he left behind. He was my hero! He never wavered in his commitment to Christ or to his family! He had more energy than most people in their 20’s or 30’s … everything he did, he gave it 100% – even battling cancer! He loved learning … and tried to pass along knowledge he had gathered over his life. I remember him telling me, I would not live long enough to make every mistake – so try to learn from others! There is no way to feel the emptiness that is left behind, but we do have comfort in knowing he is now with his Heavenly Father and Savior … I am looking forward to joining him! Thank you to everyone who has prayed for him and for the entire family! This has without a doubt been one of the saddest days in our life. Without the grace of GOD, I am not sure that we would have made it through, but HE does provide, and gave us an extra 2 1/2 years with him.
Rene’, I am so sorry to hear of David’s passing. David was such a wonderful person. He will really be missed. I always looked forward to talking to him at our Class Reunion’s in Bristol. Prayers for you Rene’ and family and friends.
So sorry for yours and your family’s loss. The lessons of life learned from your father will readily become more and more apparent as your life goes forward.
Beautiful tribute to a very nice man. Michael and Stephen we are so very sorry for your loss. May your memories of your dad sustain you during this difficult time.
DEAR RENE AND FAMILY,
MAY GOD BE WITH YOU IN YOUR TIME OF LOSS AND HEAL YOUR BROKEN HEARTS. DAVID WAS A SPECIAL MAN AND A FRIEND TO MANY,
MAC
Our prays to you and your family
So sorry to hear about David. I went to high school with him. Prayers to the family.
Rene’ and family I am so sorry for your loss. He will truly be missed by all that knew him. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Laura, I am so sorry to see that your father has passed away. Bill and I send you our condolences.
Rene’, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of David. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you. Prayers for comfort and peace during this difficult time.
My prayers are with David’s family. He was a good man and wonderful father. He surely had many talents. I know he wil bel in Heaven rejoicing now and waiting for his family to join him. His 1st child Kimberly Denise is my darling niece and my arms are open for her until her daddy will hold her again.
One of the greatest men I ever knew. Best great uncle anyone could ever ask for. Always looked forward to his visits to Roanoke. My heart goes out to all the family.
My deepest condolences to the family at this difficult time. I hope the words at Rev 21:4 bring you comfort. It tells of a time soon when there will be no more sickness, pain or death.
Rene and family,
I am so sorry to hear about David. I remember sitting near you both at appraisal continuing education, and I also remember working with David on an appraisal the summer of 2014. Always enjoyed chatting with you both. I had no idea he was battling bladder cancer and am very sorry I wasn’t able to speak with him. Again, I am so very sorry for your loss.
My sincere condolences and prayers of comfort go out to the family during this time of loss. deNise, Michael and Stephen- I’m sure you are aware that David was an extraordinary man who will be greatly missed, I’ll always remember his contagious smile- one that would brighten any day and his true and energetic zest for life.
I am so sorry for your loss. David was a great man to work for, easy to get along with. I have allways thought of him as a real friend. I will miss talking to him and i know his family will also. His family is in our prayers.