C Wilbur Moore

C. Wilber Moore, 73, Lapel, died July 9 at Community Hospital in Anderson after a brief illness. He was born on November 24, 1928 in Lapel, Indiana to Clifford Ross and Rowena (Stottlemeyer) Moore.
He was a 1947 Lapel High School graduate and a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church. He retired in January 19, 1995 from Madison County Department of Weights and Measures after 34 years of employment. He also worked for 15 years at the Lapel Telephone Company. He was owner of a Laundramat and Dry Cleaners and rental properties.
He was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict.
He was also Past Commander of Post #212, twice, and Past County Council Commander of Madison County Council Posts. He had been Past President of Lapel Lions Club and member of Moose Lodge #540 and Moose Legion #77. He was a past member of Indiana Associates of Inspectors of Weights and Measures, and for 14 years Indiana Inspector of Weights and Measures, and Secretary and Treasurer of the State Organization.
He is survived by a sister, Arlene Pettigrew of Lapel; three nephews, Ronnie (wife, Linda) Pettigrew of Anderson; Randie (wife, Valerie) Pettigrew of Round Lake Beach, IL; Kent Hesson of Lapel; and a niece, Karen Wright of Bradenton, FL; one great nephew, Chris Hesson of Anderson; and a special friend, Bob Land, of Anderson.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister Betty Huntzinger; and a brother Clifford Moore.
Funeral Services were held July 12, 10 a.m. at Scott E. Hersberger Funeral Home, Lapel. The Rev. Evan Lash will officiate. Burial will follow at Brookside Cemetery with Military rites.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church and The American Legion Post #212 of Lapel.

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