Charles Claiborne Moore

Claiborne was born and raised in North Carolina. His parents were farmers, and he, his 5 brothers and a sister had to help plant and harvest tobacco, cotton and corn with horse-drawn equipment. After graduating from high school, he was drafted into the Army, serving 18 months in Korea. Returning to the states, he began his college journey where he met and married his college sweetheart, Joyce Knight. He started his education career with the Henderson County School System teaching at Weaverton and Corydon. After receiving his Master’s and Rank I from Murray State University, he quickly moved into principal positions, serving at Robards, Smith Mills and Cairo Schools. He retired in 1989 with 30 years of service. After retirement, Claiborne enjoyed his farm where he collected and sold antique farm items and horse-drawn farm equipment. He especially enjoyed having week-end barnyard sales where out-of-state and local customers would come and spend time talking about his collection and its use. Claiborne was very knowledgeable about the items he collected and their place in history as he learned from first-hand experience. Although a quiet man, he easily made friends of those he met with his compassionate, easy-going conversation. He cherished his family and especially loved spending time with his grandchildren as they dearly loved being with him. Whether he was working at the barn, going to a horse sale, eating breakfast in town, or sitting on the backporch, grandchildren were near. Mr. Moore was a member of Henderson First Baptist Church, A Kentucky Colonel, 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason and a Korean War Veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Annie Belle Moore,1 sister, Kathleen Cook and 5 brothers, Astor, John Albert, Jack, Elbrege and Bertis Moore, all of Bonlee, North Carolina Survivors include: His wife of 56 years: Joyce Knight Moore 2 daughters: Dana Moore Walker Heidi Moore Wood and husband, Chris “Flip” Wood all of Henderson, KY 6 Grandchildren: Laura Beth True, Logan True, Elijah “Eli” Wood, Samuel Wood, Lydia Wood and Thomas Wood 1 Great Granddaughter: Emsley True Nieces & Nephews Relatives and friends are invited to Claiborne’s Life Celebration from 3:00-8:00 P.M. Tuesday, February 16, 2016 and 9:00 A.M. until service time on Wednesday at Benton-Glunt Funeral Home, Henderson, KY. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday with Reverend Todd Linn, PhD and Reverend Gary Ashby officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Henderson, KY. Full Military honors will be rendered by the American Legion Worsham Post #40. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to St. Anthony’s Hospice or the Salvation Army. Arrangements entrusted to Benton-Glunt Funeral Home, A Life Celebration® Home, online condolences may be made at www.bentonglunt.com

Charles Claiborne Moore

November 2, 1933 - February 13, 2016