Steven E. Moore

December 31, 2016

Steven E. Moore, 63, of Cantonment, FL, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, December 28, 2016.

He leaves behind , Debbie Lynn Moore, his wife of 38 years. He is survived by his step-father, Coleman Goodson; mother-in-law, Mary Broxson; his children, Leana (Christopher) Taylor, Justin (Katie) Moore, Amanda Moore (Fiancé Nick Driver); siblings, Susan Phillips of Tallahassee, FL, Keith (Rachel) Moore of Crawfordville, FL and Joni (Woody) Hildebrandt of Tallahassee, FL; sister-in-law, Cindy Davis; and niece, Jamie Eisenhut. Steve is also survived by his grandchildren, Jaxson, Jacob, Greyson, and Amelia Kate Moore, Brooklynn Bowen and Libby Taylor; and special nephew, Taylor Hildebrandt along with numerous nieces and nephew.

Steve was preceded in death by his father, Edgar Wayne Moore; mother, Billie Jo Goodson; father-in-law, Morris Broxson; brother, Gary Wayne Moore; and beloved nephew, Bailey Hildebrandt.

Steven was raised in Quincy, Florida. He married his one and only sweetheart on April 22, 1978. He began a skilled trade of welding and traveled the United States working at different nuclear power plants and shipyards before settling in Pensacola, FL in 1986 with his beloved wife. He worked as a chemical operator and firefighter for Solutia and more recently began instructing welding at Pensacola State College where he enjoyed sharing his welding knowledge and skills with his eager students.

He was a long-time member of Olive Baptist Church where he volunteered at the Welcome Center. He enjoyed traveling and spending time with Debbie and his family, maintaining a pristine lawn, and playing golf as often as he could. Those who knew him well, knew that Steve was extraordinarily faithful and generous; loving God and caring deeply for the love of his life and his family. He was a grateful man who enjoyed his life; he never met a stranger, frequently teased those he loved, and always had a smile for everyone. He would want everyone to remember the smile he placed on your face and the laughter in your heart.

The family will receive visitors on Monday, January 2, 2017, at Olive Baptist Church from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Services will follow immediately at 1 p.m. with a graveside service to follow at Pensacola Memorial Gardens.

Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.

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One Response to “Steven E. Moore”

  1. Candy Knight on January 3rd, 2017 1:11 pm

    Amanda,
    I am sorry about your Dad.
    Please let us know if we can do anything for you or your family!

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