Obituary of Robert Edward Mooring May 11, 1931 - 29 Apr 2004 Robert Edward Mooring, Sr. GOLDSBORO — Mr. Robert Edward Mooring, Sr., 72, of 206 Plantation Road went to be with his Lord on Thursday, April 29, 2004 at Life Care in Rocky Mount. Robert was born on May 11, 1931 in Wilson County to the late Arthur Mooring and Obel ia Blow Mooring. For 38 years, Robert sold life insurance for Durham Life Insurance Company. Robert graduated from Fremont High School and from Holmes Theological Seminary. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. For those who knew him, Robert will be remembered as a generous, caring and compassionate man. The love in Robert’s life was God, family and friends. Robert was a long-time and faithful member of Pikeville Pentecosta l Free Will Bapt is t Church, where he was a former Deacon and had served as a Sunday school teacher, treasurer for the church, on the building committee, as Sunday school superintendent and as a trustee. Homegoing services for Robert will be held Sunday at 6 p.m. at Pikeville Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church with Dr. Don Sauls, Rev. Willard Hardison and Rev. Tom Dorman officiating. Interment will be Monday at 11:00 a.m. at Elmwood Cemetery in Fremont, North Carolina. Robert is survived by his devoted wife of almost 51 years, Mary Jean Cuddington Mooring; his sons, Edward Mooring and wife, Robin, of Goldsboro, Mark Mooring and wife, Donna, of Goldsboro and Kenan Mooring; his grandchildren, Trey, Elizabeth, Meredith, Micah and Mical; and his sisters, Louise Cunningham, Lillie Mae Overman and Dollie Rae Forehand. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Arthur Mooring, Jr., Marvin Mooring, Donald Mooring, and Elmer Mooring; and his sister, Pauline Mooring. Memorials may be made in Robert’s memory to the Pikeville Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church, P.O. Drawer 910, Pikeville, NC 27863. The family will receive friends Saturday from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Seymour Funeral Home and other times at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, Edward and Robin Mooring, 208 Plantation Road, Goldsboro. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Raleigh, North Carolina The News and Observer 01 May 2004 Page B8 Obituary for Robert's Mooring Sr., -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Birth: May 11, 1931 - Wilson, Wilson County, North Carolina, USA] [Death: 29 Apr 2004 - Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ** Narrative Summary of the Obituary** Robert Edward Mooring died on 29 Apr 2004 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina at age 72. He was survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, and sisters, and was predeceased by his parents, brothers, and a sister. Homegoing services were held on Sunday, 2 May 2004 at Pikeville Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church with Dr. Don Sauls, Rev. Willard Hardison, and Rev. Tom Dorman officiating. Interment was on Monday, 3 May 2004 at Elmwood Cemetery, Fremont, North Carolina. ** Transcript ** Robert Edward Mooring 11 May 1931 - 29 April 2004 Robert Edward Mooring, Sr. GOLDSBORO — Mr. Robert Edward Mooring, Sr., 72, of 206 Plantation Road went to be with his Lord on Thursday, 29 April 2004 at Life Care in Rocky Mount. Robert was born on 11 May 1931 in Wilson County to the late Arthur Mooring and Obelia Blow Mooring. For 38 years, Robert sold life insurance for Durham Life Insurance Company. Robert graduated from Fremont High School and from Holmes Theological Seminary. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. For those who knew him, Robert will be remembered as a generous, caring and compassionate man. The love in Robert’s life was God, family and friends. Robert was a long-time and faithful member of Pikeville Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church, where he was a former Deacon and had served as a Sunday school teacher, treasurer for the church, on the building committee, as Sunday school superintendent and as a trustee. Homegoing services for Robert will be held Sunday at 6 p.m. at Pikeville Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church with Dr. Don Sauls, Rev. Willard Hardison and Rev. Tom Dorman officiating. Interment will be Monday at 11:00 a.m. at Elmwood Cemetery in Fremont, North Carolina. Robert is survived by his devoted wife of almost 51 years, Mary Jean Cuddington Mooring; his sons, Edward Mooring and wife, Robin, of Goldsboro, Mark Mooring and wife, Donna, of Goldsboro, and Kenan Mooring; his grandchildren, Trey, Elizabeth, Meredith, Micah and Mical; and his sisters, Louise Cunningham, Lillie Mae Overman and Dollie Rae Forehand. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Arthur Mooring, Jr., Marvin Mooring, Donald Mooring, and Elmer Mooring; and his sister, Pauline Mooring. Memorials may be made in Robert’s memory to the Pikeville Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church, P.O. Drawer 910, Pikeville, NC 27863. The family will receive friends Saturday from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Seymour Funeral Home and other times at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, Edward and Robin Mooring, 208 Plantation Road, Goldsboro. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Raleigh, North Carolina The News and Observer 01 May 2004 Page B8 Obituary for Robert Mooring Sr. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Birth: 11 May 1931 - Wilson, Wilson County, North Carolina, USA] [Death: 29 April 2004 - Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA] ** Vital Statistics Summary** |-------|------------------------------------------------------------| | Name | Robert Edward Mooring | |-------|------------------------------------------------------------| | Age | 72 years | | Birth | 11 May 1931; Wilson County, North Carolina, USA | | Death | 29 April 2004; Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA | |-------|------------------------------------------------------------| ** Table of Relationships** |------------------------------|----------------------------|---------------------------| | Name | Relationship | Place of Residence | |------------------------------|----------------------------|---------------------------| | Robert Edward Mooring | Decedent | Goldsboro, North Carolina | | Arthur Mooring | Father (predeceased) | Unknown | | Obelia Blow Mooring | Mother (predeceased) | Unknown | | Mary Jean Cuddington Mooring | Wife (survivor) | Goldsboro, North Carolina | | Edward Mooring | Son (survivor) | Goldsboro, North Carolina | | Robin Mooring | Daughter-in-law (survivor) | Goldsboro, North Carolina | | Mark Mooring | Son (survivor) | Goldsboro, North Carolina | | Donna Mooring | Daughter-in-law (survivor) | Goldsboro, North Carolina | | Kenan Mooring | Son (survivor) | Unknown | | Trey Mooring | Grandchild (survivor) | Unknown | | Elizabeth Mooring | Grandchild (survivor) | Unknown | | Meredith Mooring | Grandchild (survivor) | Unknown | | Micah Mooring | Grandchild (survivor) | Unknown | | Mical Mooring | Grandchild (survivor) | Unknown | | Louise Cunningham | Sister (survivor) | Unknown | | Lillie Mae Overman | Sister (survivor) | Unknown | | Dollie Rae Forehand | Sister (survivor) | Unknown | | Arthur Mooring, Jr. | Brother (predeceased) | Unknown | | Marvin Mooring | Brother (predeceased) | Unknown | | Donald Mooring | Brother (predeceased) | Unknown | | Elmer Mooring | Brother (predeceased) | Unknown | | Pauline Mooring | Sister (predeceased) | Unknown | |------------------------------|----------------------------|---------------------------| Pallbearers: Not listed ** Publication Details** |-------------|---------------------------------| | Item | Value | |-------------|---------------------------------| | Publication | The News and Observer | | Location | Raleigh, North Carolina | | Date | 01 May 2004 | | Page | B8 | | Title | Obituary for Robert Mooring Sr. | |-------------|---------------------------------| ** Other Relevant Information** Memorials were requested to be made to Pikeville Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church, P.O. Drawer 910, Pikeville, NC 27863. The family received friends on Saturday, 1 May 2004 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Seymour Funeral Home and at the home of Edward and Robin Mooring, 208 Plantation Road, Goldsboro. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may have contributed to the creation of this text. Please verify critical information, as AI-generated content can include errors.] [This file is https://go-stp.com/obituaries/ShowText.html?Mooring, Robert Edward.txt]