William "Bill" Otto Mooring's Obituary
GRAVESIDE SERVICES – 2:00 PM Monday, May 16, 2016 in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon with Rev. Thacker Haynes, officiating.
INTERMENT- Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.
ARRANGEMENTS - Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.
Viewing will be held Sunday and Monday at the funeral home.
Bill was born October 19, 1925 in Donley County to Edward Wallace and Goldie Estella Mooring. He married Nova Lee Barker on January 10, 1947 in Clarendon. Bill was a life-long resident of the Clarendon area in Donley county. He farmed for nearly all his life, and had a special love for the land which he called home in Donley county. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He suffered a serious illness during the war, and did not get to finish his enlistment. Bill was an avid sportsman. He enjoyed fishing, playing golf, and in his younger days was a good baseball player. He will be remembered for his inner spirit and his strength to take whatever life dealt and go forward with a positive attitude. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Clarendon.
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY – his parents; his wife, on April 27, 2013; 3 brothers, Herman, Bonnie Joe, and Arlis; and 2 sisters, Juanita Dickenson and Naoma Spann.
SURVIVORS- 2 sons, Don Mooring and wife Kelli of Canyon, and David Mooring and wife Charlotte of New Braunfels; a sister, Genella Eads and husband Jack of Clarendon; 4 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; and 1 great great grandchild.
MEMORIALS- The family request memorials be sent to American Diabetes Association / 1701 North Beauregard Street / Alexandria, VA 22311.
These final words are from his two sons:
He was never one to boast.
He went on quietly working for the ones he loved the most.
His dreams were seldom spoken.
His wants were very few.
He was there—a firm foundation through all our storms in life.
A sturdy hand to hold on to in times of stress and strife.
A true friend and father that we could turn to when times were good and bad.
One of our greatest blessings was the man we called Dad.
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