Mr. Emory Lamar Moore

Emory Lamar Moore, 87, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025 following a brief illness. A native of Lindale, GA, he was born on January 20, 1938, the son of the late Henry and Bamma Elizabeth Carroll Moore. Emory is survived by his wife of 61 years, Paula Powell Moore; three sons: Matt (Laura) of Winder, GA, Mitch (Danixza) of Buford, GA; and Brad (Laura) of Westminster, SC; grandchildren: Lauren, Alex (Morgan), Eli (Calleigh), Eric, Jonathan, and Lindsey; great-grandchildren: Vana Lee and Ada Jane; sister-in-law: Norma Walker Moore of Greensboro, NC; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers: Clint Moore of Newnan, GA, Vernon Moore of Rome, GA, and Varnell “Vars” Moore of Greensboro, NC. He worked twenty plus years in the textile industry, primarily with J.P. Stevens & Co., Inc., in Clemson, SC. He worked another twenty plus years doing engineering consulting work with the Collegiate Project Services, Inc., with most of the work being done with college and university clients throughout the country, He also did consulting assignments in Paris, Northern Italy, and Thailand. Emory always felt a special pride in his military service. His service began in Army ROTC at Georgia Tech, he was a Company Commander while on active duty, spent several years in the Army Reserves, and was honorably discharged from the reserves as a Captain. He continued to hold and exhibit a strong patriotic passion throughout his life. Emory was an active member of Seneca Baptist Church in Seneca, SC for fifty years and especially enjoyed his roles in teaching Sunday School classes and in most areas of the music programs. He also enjoyed travel, reading, music of many types, golf, and spectator sports. However, his greatest enjoyment in life was spending time playing with his grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Wednesday, April 30 2025 at Davenport Funeral Home. A celebration of his life will follow at 3:00 PM, co-conducted by Rev. Ryan Perry and Dr. Von Reynolds, in the chapel of Davenport Funeral Home. A private interment will be held at Heritage Memorial Gardens, Westminster, SC, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Seneca Baptist Church Benevolence Fund: 1080 South Oak Street, Seneca, SC 29678.

Mr. Emory Lamar Moore

January 20, 1938 - April 26, 2025