Ralph E. Moore

Fort Meade - Ralph E. Moore, Sr., 85, passed away October 21, 2015. Born May 19, 1930 in Benton, IL, Mr. Moore was a resident of Fort Meade since 1962. He was an Educator & Coach for Polk & Osceola County Schools for many years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, graduate of Erskine College, a member of the Masonic Order and the V.F.W. He is survived by his daughter: Melanie Bontrager (Neil), Bartow; Son: Gene Moore, Greenville S.C.; five grandchildren: Katie McNutt, Gunnar McNutt, Jason Bontrager, Jordan Bontrager & Jennifer Bontrager. Memorial services will be held Monday, October 26, 2015, at 2:00 PM at the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, 205 E. Stanford. Bartow. Family will receive friends after the service in the church fellowship hall. Memorials may be made to Erskine College, Coach Gene Alexander Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 338, Due West, S.C. 29639 or Friends of the Florida State Forrest, Operation Outdoor Freedom, 170 Century Blvd, Bartow, FL 33830