Michael (Mike) Moore

Michael (Mike) Moore, 72, of Cornelia, GA, passed away May 2, 2023.

Survivors include his three sons and daughters-in-law, Jeff Moore, Tom and Missy Moore, and Kevin and Kim Moore, his grandchildren Katrina, Kennedy and Noah, and his great-grandchild River, his “sis” Jahlena (Jeanni) Drake Hrabal, his nephew Kris Drake and Kris’s children Kaylah Drake Marquez and Timothy Todd Drake, and his nephews Dave Jr and Danny Moore.  He was supported in his transition by his first wife Pat Bartsch, his second wife Debbie Moore and her brothers, and his significant other Kathy Ferrand as well as his extended family and friends.  He was proceeded in death by his parents as well as his brother Dave, his sister Judy Lane Bittle, and his nephew Kiplin Todd Drake.

Mike was a small business owner most of his career in a variety of businesses including a trucking business.  Mike also achieved the goal of becoming a commercial pilot and flew an air ambulance. 

Mike was passionate about flying and would fly once or twice a day if able.  Mike channeled his passion and the “you won’t know until you try” attitude to help build the next generation of pilots. Mike encourages all of his aviation family to continue to provide mentorship to aspiring pilots either through a formal organization such as Young Eagles or to anyone who expresses an interest in flying.

Mike’s “happy place” as a child was the summers that he spent in Beaver Dam, KY with his extended family.  He continued this tradition as an adult with “big boy toys” on ATV and motorcycle trips. Mike chose Beaver Dam as his final resting place but didn’t expect his friends to travel to Kentucky.  Therefore, two different services are planned.

There will be a visitation at Danks Funeral home in Beaver Dam, KY on Saturday May 13, 2023, from 1-2PM, followed by the funeral service at 2PM.  A brief graveside service and interment will follow at Sunnyside Cemetery also in Beaver Dam, KY.

A celebration of Mike’s life will follow on June 10, 2023, at 3PM at Mountain Airpark, 64 Runway Dr, Cleveland, GA.

In lieu of flowers, Mike welcomes donations to either the charity close to his heart, Gift of Life, 6405 Metcalf Ave Suite 109, Overland Park, KS 66202, www.giftdonor.org, or to an aviation scholarship fund such as AOPA Foundation’s – You Can Fly or EAA’s – Learn to Fly.

To share a memory or to leave an online condolence for the family, please visit www.barrettfh.com

Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland