Willis "Willie" McFarland Moore's obituary , Passed away on October 4, 2025 in Fairview, North Carolina

Willis "Willie" McFarland Moore

October 30, 1930 - October 4, 2025 (94 years old)

Fairview, North Carolina

Willis "Willie" McFarland Moore's obituary , Passed away on October 4, 2025 in Fairview, North Carolina

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Groce Funeral Home Inc

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Willis "Willie" McFarland Moore

October 30, 1930 - October 4, 2025 (94 years old)

Fairview, North Carolina

Willis McFarland Moore Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Willis McFarland Moore of Fairview, North Carolina, who passed away on October 4, 2025, at the age of 94, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Willis McFarland Moore or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

Though his name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Willis leaves upon the hearts of his loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of his spirit and the richness of his legacy.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Samuel Arthur and Victoria Lee Moore; and his foster sister Elizabeth Fite. He is survived by: his wife Mary Ester Lytle Moore; his daughter Debbie Anderson (Rick); his grandchildren, Kyle Anderson (Lauren) and Vanessa Hester (Dean); and his great grandchildren, Andy Hester, Anagail Hester and Will Anderson. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 8th 2025 from 12:45 PM to 1:45 PM at the Biltmore Church of God (1390 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville, NC 28803). A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, October 8th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Wednesday, October 8th 2025 at 3:45 PM at the Nesbitt's Chapel Church Cemetery (12 Nesbitt Chapel Rd, Fairview, NC 28730).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Groce Funeral Home Inc



Wed

Oct 08

Visitation

12:45 PM - 1:45 PM

Biltmore Church of God
1390 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville, NC 28803

Wed

Oct 08

Celebration of life

2:00 PM

Biltmore Church of God
1390 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville, NC 28803

Wed

Oct 08

Burial

3:45 PM

Nesbitt's Chapel Church Cemetery
12 Nesbitt Chapel Rd, Fairview, NC 28730

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