Russell Earl Moore finished his earthly life on July 18, 2014 surrounded by his children.  Born in Bennettsville, SC on April 4, 1934 Russell was the only child of Gertman Thomas Moore and Dora Polson Moore.  He was a graduate of Bennettsville High School and attended Coker and New Berry Colleges in South Carolina.  A veteran of the United States Army he served as a member of the 82nd Airborne from 1952 until 1958.  During his years of service, he received a Parachutist Badge, a Good Conduct Metal and a National Defense Service Metal.  He was involved in commercial sales throughout North and South Carolina for most of his career.

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