Charles Raymond Moore Jr.

It is with profound sadness that the family of Charles Raymond Moore, Jr. announces his passing on Wednesday, 19 March 2025, at the age of 82. Chuck, as he was known to family and friends, is survived by his wife of 46 years, Patricia J. Moore; his three children, William David Moore, Natasha Lynne Moore Deason and Dane Preston Moore; his siblings, Carol Moore Gullotta and Reginald E. Moore; and five grandchildren. Chuck was born in Waynesburg, PA, on 14 November 1942 to Charles Raymond Moore and Katharine Edson Moore. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Waynesburg. He was certified as an Eagle Scout in 1959. He graduated from Waynesburg High School in 1960 and from Waynesburg College in 1966 with a Bachelor's Degree in English. At Waynesburg College, Chuck was a member of the Theta Chi fraternity. After college, Chuck worked for Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation in Bethpage, NY, as a technical writer. He joined the Central Intelligence Agency in 1967, retiring in 1998. He continued working for the Agency as an independent contractor and finally "retired" a second time in 2016. Chuck traveled the world throughout his Agency career with assignments in Central America, Europe and the Middle East. He loved the cultural experiences his career afforded him, and he shared his fond memories of the people he met as well as the cuisine and customs of the places he visited. During his career, Chuck was awarded a CIA Exceptional Service Medal, the CIA's Certificate of Distinction and, in 1980, the CIA's Intelligence Star in recognition of his courageous and heroic performance during an unprecedented intelligence undertaking, upholding the best traditions of our Nation. Chuck was an avid photographer all his life as well as a certified sport parachutist, a motorcycle enthusiast and a certified SCUBA diver. In later years, Chuck helped coach his son's Little League teams and the Stonewall Jackson High School wrestling team, who affectionately referred to him as "Yoda." Chuck's passing has left a void in the hearts of all who knew him. We will gather for a Celebration of Life at Pierce Funeral Home in Manassas, VA, at 2:00 pm on Sunday, 27 April 2025. An on-site reception will follow at 4:00. The event will be live-streamed via the Pierce Funeral Home website. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Charles Raymond Moore Jr.

November 14, 1942 - March 19, 2025