BUTCHMOORE

He was born in Parsons, W.VA., on Oct. 29, 1947, a son of Ancil Jasper Moore and Thelma Sirbaugh Moore.

Butch lived a life full of humor, hard work and deep love for the people around him.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Moore; his first wife, Brenda Huffman Moore, the mother of his child; his second wife, Sarah Lackey Moore; and his best four-legged buddy, Pepper the dog.

Left to cherish his memory is his devoted son, Bobby Moore; special sister-in-law, Joyce Montgomery, his sisters, Debbie Dokken (Mark), Diane Neal (Ace) and Margaret Shifflett.

Butch spent more than three decades in the school bus business, working 19 years at Blue Bird Bus Company, where he proudly earned the nickname “Zeke” and later retiring from Kingmor Supply after 14 years of service. Known throughout Buena Vista for installing car stereos he always had a knack for wiring up sound and spreading joy.

He was a member and former governor of the Lexington Moose Lodge, and never missed a chance to belt out “Elvira” during karaoke nights. Each fall he looked forward to one of his favorite traditions, making apple butter in his famous copper kettle. In his later years, he enjoyed the simple pleasures: quiet days at home, watching the History Channel, and savoring peanut butter sandwiches.

Butch was a loving father, a loyal friend and someone who could always make you laugh with a well-timed story or joke. His kindness, humor, and generous heart will be deeply missed.

The family extends special thanks to the staff of the 8th Floor ICU at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital for their compassionate care.

A celebration of life reception for Butch will be held Thursday, July 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Art on Magnolia, 2067 Magnolia Ave., Buena Vista, VA. Friends are welcome to drop in anytime, share a memory, and help us celebrate

his life.

Arrangements are by Botetourt Funeral Home. NG