Walter Moore

July 23, 1950 - November 15, 2020

Walter Lewis Moore was born in Walls, Mississippi, on July 23, 1950 to parents Bennie W. Moore Sr. and Willie Gray (Mathis). He died on November 15, 2020, in Walnut Creek, California. Walter leaves his wife of 40 years, Pamela Simien, daughter Katryna (Benjamin) Nate of Lake Hills, California, daughter Tami of Dublin, California, and son Tarren of San Ramon, California. He was a loving “Grandpa” to his grandsons, Benjamin (“Drew”), Branden, and Daniel and granddaughter, Katherine. He also leaves behind his brothers Rayford, Thomas, Robert Conrad, Melvin, sisters Ruby, Betty Ann, Willie Mae, Jeanette, and dozens of nieces and nephews. Walter was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Bennie Jr. (“Nip”), Samuel, Johnny, Harvey, Leon, LeRoy, and sister Ruthie. Walter graduated from Southside High School in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1968. He entered the Army immediately thereafter and served in Vietnam until his discharge in 1974. He moved to Northern California after serving in the Army and worked at American Airlines for over 35 years as an Aircraft Technician before retiring in 2014. Education was very important to Walter. He took pride in attending the various graduations of all of his children and grandchildren. Traveling was his passion. He traveled with his family several times to European countries such as Spain, Italy, Germany (picking up his cars), France, England - Asian countries such as Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong (picking up his suits), the Philippines, and other countries such as the Bahamas, Puerto Rico, and Aruba. In addition, he was very handy and helped his relatives in different home-based projects, including his own home in San Ramon, California. He built and repaired various small construction projects for family members. More recently, Walter loved to travel with his son Tarren all over the United States visiting his many brothers, sisters, and their families. On most Sundays, he loved cheering on his team – the San Francisco 49ers. Walter treasured all his family and friends from the Bay Area, Southern California, the South. He will be remembered as the “backbone of the family” with a taste for excellence and a great sense of humor. He will be laid to rest at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon, California