Roger Boyd Moore

Roger B. Moore peacefully took his heavenly journey, surrounded by family and friends, on Monday, July 9, 2018. He was born on November 21, 1932, to the late Mr. Boyd Moore and Ms. Ellen Novella Blaine Thompson, in Anadarko, Oklahoma. He attended Oklahoma City public schools, where he graduated from Frederick Douglas High School in 1951. After graduation, he entered the United States Air Force, where he served for 23 years and was honorably discharged in 1974. Following his military service, he attended Delaware Technical and Community College in Dover, Delaware, where he earned an Associate Degree in Applied Science in Business Technology in 1978. He also attended Delaware State College (University) where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration in 1982. Roger worked at Playtex in Dover, Delaware, and after retiring from Playtex, he drove a school bus for the Caesar Rodney School District until his health began to fail. Following his love for God, Roger joined M. F. Chase Unity Memorial Church in Dover, Delaware, where he served on the Finance Committee and the Deacon Board. Roger sang with the Sons of Chase Choir, and was the past president of the choir. He also sang with the Senior Choir and truly enjoyed harmonious hymns. Roger was a diehard Dallas Cowboys fan and would often be seen wearing his Cowboys jersey and hat. He enjoyed playing golf and was an avid bowler. He also dabbled with gardening in his later years. In addition to Roger’s parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Eldridge Moore; his daughter, Rosalind Moore, and his wife of 20 years, Dorothy L. Moore. He leaves to cherish his memories, Melissa A. Jeter of Dover, Delaware, Yvanda Browne of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Christopher S. Moore and Christy Moore, both of Dover, Delaware. Sisters, Zelda B. Cook and Claudine Holman, both of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He also leaves his mother-in-law, Gertrude P. Bordley of Dover, Delaware; brothers-in-law, William Bordley (Lillian) of Wyoming, Delaware and David Bordley (Linda) of Dover, Delaware; and sisters-in-law, Anna Quail of Dover, Delaware, Doris Watson (Herb) of Hockessin, Delaware, and Helen Scott of Dover, Delaware. He also leaves seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, four great-great grand children, as well as a host of beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and a special caregiver, Alicia Gordy. In honor of Roger, in lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to M. F. Chase Unity Memorial Church Men’s Department, 16 Vanessa Dr., Dover, Delaware 19904 and New Century Hospice c/o Grace Foundation, 665 S. Carter Road, Suite #1, Smyrna, Delaware 19977. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Roger Boyd Moore, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

Roger Boyd Moore

November 21, 1932 - July 9, 2018