David Michael Moore's Obituary
David Michael Moore passed away peacefully at his home in Covington, LA on Monday, December 2, 2019, at the age of 74, just days before his 75th birthday. He was born on
December 7, 1944, in New Orleans, LA. He was a resident of Mandeville and Covington, LA for the past 70 years. His parents, James P. Moore and Marion Prieto Moore, preceded him in death.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 40 years, Naomi “Nomie” Leininger Moore.
He is also survived by his sister, Margery Moore Hanisee, nephew Miles Hanisee and his wife Dana; niece Erin Moore Hanisee and her husband Andrew; great nieces: Mason, Hannah, and Julia and great nephews: Robert, and Dylan.
David’s hometown was Crowley, LA. He attended Tulane University in New Orleans where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in British and American Literature. While pursuing a PhD, he earned a Master’s Degree in 19th Century American Literature and taught literature at Tulane. Former students have complimented his valuable teaching skills as having a positive impact on their learning experience and on their lives.
An avid reader, David most enjoyed 19th century American Literature and history of the old West. He was an expert on Winchester rifles and Colt revolvers and had a lifelong passion for racing and European cars. He was both a fine shot and an expert driver. David’s fascination for music included folk, jazz, and classical, as well as playing steel-string acoustic guitar, sometimes well into the early morning hours. David eagerly looked forward to frequent travel to Taos, New Mexico and Lake City, Colorado with Nomie, often staying for weeks at a time while visiting family and locations they loved. He was a member of the National Rifle Association, Kappa Sigma Fraternity, and the Tulane Alumni Association.
In recent years, David had a spiritual homecoming. As a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Covington, LA, he cherished the occasions when he attended Sunday evening worship services in Christ Episcopal’s original chapel, a site that held an extremely special place in David’s heart.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in the name of David Michael Moore to
Christ Episcopal Church, 129 North New Hampshire Street, Covington, LA 70433.
No services are scheduled at this time. A Memorial Service will be held in the future.
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