Donald Monroe Moore

Nicholasville-Donald 'Donnie' Monroe Moore, 68, loving husband of 48 years to Irene B. Moore, died on May 19, 2012, after a lengthy battle with Parkinsons and cancer. He was born on July 30, 1943, in Waverly, KY to Elizabeth 'Betty' Moore and the late Thomas 'Zooter' Moore. He was an active member of St. Luke-s Catholic Church in Nicholasville, KY and worked for Prudential Insurance Company for thirty-one years before retiring in 1996. He was a volunteer tour guide at Camp Nelson and hobbies included singing and playing a variety of musical instruments, carpentry, shooting, hunting and poetry writing. In addition to his wife and mother, survivors include five children, Ruth Ann (Jerel) Dennis of Nicholasville, KY, Angie (Mike) DiMeo of Lexington, KY, Matt (Celeste) Moore of Nicholasville, KY, Julie (Tab) Brinkman of Wichita Falls, TX, and Kari Hammons of Nicholasville, KY; eleven grandchildren, Eric Johns, Mason, Nick & Scott DiMeo, Jake, Wes, Keith, Kyle & Adalyn Brinkman, and Tyler & Chase Hammons; nine siblings, Gary (Tina) Moore of Henderson, KY, Bobby (Karen) Moore of Henderson, KY, Kathy (Jim) Paris of Lexington, KY, Mike (Carol) Moore of Niceville, FL, Debbie (Chapman) Ruark of Morganfield, KY, Sam (Patsy) Moore of Henderson, KY, Brad (Carolyn) Moore of Jackson, TN, Kenny (Vicki) Moore of Morganfield, KY, and Vicki (Randy) Moore of New Harmony, IN; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation will be from 2-8:30pm Monday at Betts & West Funeral Home in Nicholasville, KY. Requiem Mass will be held at 11:00am Tuesday at St. Luke-s Catholic Church in Nicholasville, KY, followed by a luncheon in the church hall. In lieu of flowers, the family requests Masses offered for Donnie or contributions made to Hospice of the Bluegrass. Online guestbook at www.BettsandWestfuneralhome.com

Visitation:
2-8:30pm Monday May 21, 2012 at Betts & West Funeral Home

Funeral:
11:00am Tuesday May 22, 2012 at St. Luke Catholic Church