His memorial service is 12:00 Noon Saturday, January 8, 2022 at the Delmar Center on the campus of Pamlico Community College.
He is survived by his wife, Valda Lynn Gardner of Vanceboro, NC; daughters, Denisha Andrews, New Bern, NC, Kimaye Moore and T'Myra Gardner, Charlotte, NC, Anthonique Cooper, New Bern, NC; sons, Dennis Moore and Qwa'Derrick Moore, Charlotte, NC; sisters Madeline Gardner, Shon Mattocks, Gwen Staten, Angela King; four grandchildren.
Arrangements are by Rutledge & Bigham Mortuary, Statesville, NC.