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Vidalia Chamber), and the Toombs County Development Authority. He was a board member for Bankers for Progress and served on the Boards of First National Bank and Trust of Vidalia and the First Union Bank.

He also gave back to his alma mater, as he was the Finance Committee Chairman for Robert Toombs Christian Academy from 1994 until 1996, and served on the school’s board of directors.

Moore volunteered his time to improving beyond Lyons into the Southeast Georgia region, as he was a member of the Georgia Rural Development Council and was the Georgia Department of Community Affairs Secretary.

He is a former member of Vidalia Rotary Club, Lyons Lions Club, and First Baptist Church of Lyons. He helped to charter The Oaks Baptist Church and is one of many individuals who insured that the church would succeed.

On behalf of Lyons, Mayor Willis NeSmith, Jr., commented on Moore’s passing. “We are deeply saddened by the passing of former Mayor Bob Moore, a devoted public servant who loved his hometown and gave so much to our community,” he remarked. “His civic spirit and dedication to Lyons will not be forgotten. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones.”

Michelle Johnson of the Toombs County Development Authority commented, “Members and staff were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of outstanding Former Chair Robert “Bob” Moore, Jr. An Authority member from 2000 until 2004, Mr. Moore was an instrumental player in Toombs County’s economic development efforts and deeply involved in numerous projects of local existing industries, including Giro Pack, Oxford, Savannah Luggage Works, Trane, Truax Veneer, and Tumi.”

Moore’s life was celebrated by friends and family during a funeral service at The Oaks Baptist Church on Thursday, May 15.