Earl Franklin Moore Jr.
Earl was born in Essex, MD on August 11, 1941, to Earl F. Moore Sr. and Climenia N. Moore (nee Brawner). He joined the US Army in 1961 serving in the Infantry and later as an Air Cavalry Scout pilot with the 11th ACR during Vietnam. He continued serving as helicopter pilot until he retired in 1991 after 30 years of service.
Earl was preceded in death by his parents, stepmother Agnes "Nan" Moore, and brothers Raymond C. Moore and Bruce A. Moore. He is survived by his wife, Christine S. Moore, daughters, Sarah (George) Padgett and Erin Moore and sons, Kevin (Erica Graham) Moore and Bryan Moore. Known to his grandchildren as Grampy Bud, he is also survived by Olivia, Maddie and Lily Padgett, Wyatt Moore and Ryder English, Alex and Angelina Hogeland and Kayleigh and Makenzie Moore. He is also survived by his sisters, Joyce Serio and Nan (Doug) Giza, as well as multiple cousins, nieces and nephews.
In keeping with Earl's wishes, no funeral or memorial will be held. The family will hold a private inurnment at the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery at Fort Riley.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to the 11th Armored Calvary "Blackhorse" Regiment scholarship fund in Earl's memory. https://blackhorse.org/donate/