- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Celebrating the Life of Antonio Maurice Moore, Born Into Time: March 26, 1974 - Journey to Peace: February 15, 2016, Monday, February 22, 2016, 12:00 PM, Firsts Iconium Baptist Church, 542 Moreland Ave. Atlanta, Georgia, Reverend Timothy McDonald, III, Officiating
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2016-02-22
- Subject:
- African American men--Georgia--Atlanta--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Atlanta--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Atlanta---History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Atlanta--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Atlanta--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, 33.749, -84.38798
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Antonio Maurice Moore. Birth date: May 7, 1972. Death date: July 10, 1998. Funeral date: July 16, 1998. Church: Herschel Thornton Mortuary (Atlanta, Ga.). The Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection is a project of the Digital Library of Georgia in association with the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History as part of Georgia HomePLACE. The project is supported with federal LSTA funds administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Georgia Public Library Service, a unit of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_mooreantoniomaurice20160222
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_mooreantoniomaurice20160222
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
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The Moore Family expresses sincere gratitude for the many expressions of love thilt we received during
the passing ofour beloved father, son, brother, nephew and cousin, Tony M. Moore. We appreciate the
telephone calls, messages and continuous prayer
God shower down blessings upon each ofyou.
Your thoughtfulness hils been a
strength and inspiration.
Services Entrusted To: Donald Trimble ~rtuary 1876 Second Ave - Decatur, (feorgia - (404)371-0772
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Clarence Maddox, (S- 4187-8 Snapfinger Woods Drive- (404)288-5595
MONDAY, FEBRUARY22, 2016 - 12:00 PM -
First Iconium Baptist Church
542 Mordand Ave Adanta, Georgia
Reverend. Timothy McDonald., Ill
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Antonio Maurice Moore was born on March 26, 1974 at the Bethesda Naval Hospit:.-1.! in Maryland as the first child to William]. Moore, .Jr. and .Joyce R. Moore. He was the Grsl of two boys from that union and tJ1e second oldest of six children overall. He spent the majority of his childhood in the Washington DC area, but also spent a good bit of time in Atlant:.-1., GA as well. He eventually went on to become one of the nation's top basketball prospects at Nev.'Port Prep in Kensington, MD and eamed a full scholarship lo play college basketball at Duke University. During his time at Duke, he would work his way onto tJ1c court while touching many hcatis and minds ofT the courL
Antonio left Duke and 'vvent on to play pro basketball overseas for a number of years where he made stops in England, France, Finl<md, and Lebanon among others. He eventually came back stale-side where he settled in Thomasville, GA.
Antonio (also known as 'Tonio', 'Tony', and 'T-Mo') was big man at 6'9" v.~th an even bigger personality that made an impact on people everywhere he went. To know him was to truly love him as he always had an easy smile on his face, a funny story to share, or a long-limbed hug to soothe whatever's ailing you. He was the consummate free spirit who would often come and go ~th the wind but would always leave you feeling better than before he arrived. His lively personality, giving nature, and kind heart were his gift.:; and he gave them generously to everyone he encountered particularly those that were allowed to gel close to him.
Antonio made a peaceful transition surrounded by 1arnily on Monday, February 15, 2016.
Antonio was preceded in death by Bessie Scott (Grandmother), Inez Moore (GrandmotJler), and Emma Moore (Aunt) while leaving tJ1e following to cherish his memory: Reverend William ]. Moore,]r. (Father), joyce, R. Moore (Mother), Mae Francis Moore (Stepmod1er), Wanda D. Moore (Stepmother), Cameron Moore (Son), Micah Harvey (Son), Thco Fioch (Son), Camari
Moore (Son), Christopher R. Moore (Brother),.James R. Kirkland Jr. (Brother), Brian Moore
(Brother), Minister Tezlyn E. Moore (Sister), Dawn Moore (Sister), Burnnet:ta S. Caldwell (Aunt), Rita Scott (Aunt),Jacqueline Scott (Aunt), Willet:ta Stewart (Aunt), Valerie Baugh (Aunt), Vanessa Moore (Aunt), Lilly P. Moore (Aunt), Leonard Moore (Uncle), jimmy L. Moore (Uncle), Richard C. Moore (Uncle), Charles Wright (Great Uncle).
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