Lewis Edward Moore

Lewis Edward Moore went to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, after a sudden illness.

Lewis was born in Gainesville to Lewis Edward and Eleanor Faulkner Moore on Christmas Eve 1942.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and son, Kevin Edward Moore. He is survived by his daughter, Tracey Moore Kelleher and husband Patrick; son, Derek Moore and wife Shannon; and daughter-in-law, Lisa. Lewis is also survived by granddaughters, Savannah Kelleher, Nina Moore and Presley Moore; as well as grandsons, Chandler Kelleher, Nathan Moore and Macon Moore. Other survivors include his sister, Martha Moore Thom and husband Horace; brother, Kelly Moore and wife Kathy; sister, Celia Kathryn Moore; and nephews, Craig Thom, Mark Thom, Neil Thom and Patrick Moore; and niece, Lauren Moore.

Lewis was raised in Gainesville where he graduated from Gainesville High School in 1961. He attended Georgia Tech and received a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering and later received a MBA from LSU. He had a successful career of more than 30 years working as a project manager for such companies as Ciba-Geigy and Borden Chemicals.

Lewis was a member of the Episcopalian church and enjoyed retreats at the Jesuits Manresa House of Retreats on a regular basis. He was also very active in the Georgia Tech Alumni Association. His hobbies included golf. He was an auto enthusiast, and loved model trains. He had a special love for all of his grandchildren.
Visitation at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., on Thursday, Dec. 30, from 5 p.m. until funeral service at 7 p.m. in the chapel, conducted by the Rev. Lawton Searcy.

Rabenhorst Funeral Home, Baton Rouge, in charge of arrangements.