Rev. Billy Franklin Moore

Rev. Billy Franklin Moore, Sr., 81, of Mt. Airy passed away Thursday, September 19, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Surry County on February 28, 1938 to the late Arthur Odell and Docie Brown Moore.  Rev. Moore was the pastor of Rocky Ford Christian Church in Cana, VA for over 40 years.  He retired as car salesman from Simmons Nissan at the age of 70 after more than 40 years of service, many times being referred to as the “singing car salesman preacher”.  He was a kind hearted loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather who will be dearly missed by all his family and so many friends.  Rev. Moore is survived by his wife of 63 years, Grace Moore; a daughter and son-in-law, Sandy Love and Dwight; son Billy Franklin Moore, Jr. and fiancée Tina Hutchinson; grandchildren, Christopher Davis and wife Julie, Christy Bentley and husband Andy, Billy Franklin “Trey” Moore, III and wife Rebecca, and Rosemary Pearl Moore; great grandchildren, Reagan Davis, Parker Bentley and Hudson Bentley; step grandchildren, Hadley Warren and Emerson Warren.  In addition to his parents, Rev. Moore was preceded in death by a sister Ruth Edwards; brothers, Winfred and Wayne Moore; and a foster brother Ed Snow.  A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Sunday, September 22, 2019 at  Rocky Ford Christian Church with the Minister George Randall and Campus Minister with Cru Billy “Trey” Moore, III, officiating.  Burial will follow at Skyline Memory Gardens.  The family will receive friends at Moody Funeral Home in Mt. Airy from 6:00 until 8:00 PM Saturday, September 21, 2019.  Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care, 401 Technology Lane, Suite 200, Mt. Airy, NC 27030.  Online condolences may be made at www.moodyfuneralservices.com.