Harold died Aug. 6 following complications from open heart surgery on Aug. 2.
Mr. Harold Blake Moore, 85, of Winston-Salem, passed away on August 6, 2016 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born on January 5, 1931 in Rowan County to Blake and Laura Smith Moore. Mr. Moore served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War where he earned 2 bronze stars and a purple heart. He retired from Wachovia Bank and was a member of College Park Baptist Church. He will be remembered by family and many special friends for his compassionate heart and remarkable sense of humor. He was preceded… in death by his son Randy Moore and also five siblings. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Sue Mills Moore of the home; a son, Mike Moore and wife Mary Ann of Maryland; a daughter, Donna Bissette and husband Steve of Clemmons; five grandchildren, Emily and Erin Moore; Michael and fiancé Emily Rooks, Matthew, and Randall Bissette; one sister, Rena Hair. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at Forsyth Memorial Park with Rev. Ramon Smith officiating. A memorial service will be conducted at 1:00 PM on that same Saturday at College Park Baptist Church. The family will receive friends following the memorial service at the church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to College Park Baptist Church, 1701 Polo Rd, Winton-Salem, NC 27106.
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George Fain
A reliable guy who hever had a bad word about anyone. He calmed meetings and always helped out when sthings got stuck. I enjoyed his company..
George Fain
Bob Gulledge
One of my favorites when I was the Personnel Officer in the '70s in Charlotte. I can't remember a cross word from Harold. One of the good guys.
Bob Gulledge
David Cotterill
Harold was a great guy who excelled as a manager of a computer center. We asked him to move several times to other cities as the manager and he did so with a smile.
He used to joke that the only thing that moved more than he was the computer.
He was loved and respected by all, we will miss him.
Well Done, Harold !!!
Dave Roberts
I remember Harold telling me a story of his first deep sea fishing trip. He had been listening to the stories brought back by other Wachovians and decided he wanted to join in on the fun. He found a group that had planned a trip and got himself invited to go along. Just before boarding time he and the other had a great breakfast with all the trimmings and coffee. Then they were off....
Wasn't long after losing the sight of land that Harold said he began to feel "uncomfortable". After a couple of more hours he lost his breakfast over the side. He went below and tried to sleep it off but about every 30-40 minutes it was a mad dash to the rail. Finally when he thought he was seeing things come up that he hadn't eatten he decided it was time for action. So he goes to the Captain and asks if the boat could be turned around and returned tp Port so he could get off. The Captain was very sympathic and very politely said "NO". Harold said he offered money, stocks and bonds, and even the Deed to his house but the Captain would not change his mind. Harold survived that trip but I almost guarantee it was his last Ocean going Fishing Boat ride.
I spent four yrs in the Navy and was sea sick every time we pulled away from the pier. I can appreciate what Harold endured on that day. He was a heck of a Man !
RIP Harold.
Allan Schlick
Harold Moore - What was there not to like! I remember that grin (see pic above) and his soft chuckle.
Gary Gueltig
Thank you Harold.
Harold was my manager a couple times during the mid to late 80's after he came back to Winston-Salem after his tour at the regional data center. I learned a lot from Harold and will always remember his patience and sense of humor. It was welcomed as we were beginning the merger era. When PCs first entered the scene, he was there, struggling with the crude budget spreadsheets we used. I remember teasing him when he sat there staring at the screen... covering one eye. I was never sure if he was covering his good eye or his bad eye!
Harold kept a removable disk pack under his credenza for years.... and a box of job cards. I guess it was all for an IBM 1401? maybe an early 360/10? .... just in case they every came back! He'd be ready.
A good man.
Gary Gueltig
Debbie Reynolds (McCleskey)
I worked at Wachovia downtown Charlotte in the 70's and was very fortunate to have known Harold. He was so funny. I never will forget what he called his "two beer jokes and "three beer jokes". He was one of a kind. RIP dear friend.
Jerry Ayers
I always looked forward to working with Harold and fortunately I had several projects where we teamed together. Always with a smile and a joke to back up his considerable knowledge and management ability, he was a great Wachovian and a wonderful person.