Obituary of Rev. Frank Moore

CAMDEN- A funeral service for Rev. Frank Moore, 83, will be held Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Mt. Bethel Baptist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The Rev. Freddie Thomas and The Rev. P.L. Griffin will officiate. A public viewing will be held from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at Powers Funeral Home.

    Rev. Frank Moore entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at Prisma Health Hospital, Columbia, SC. Born in Winston Salem, N.C., he was a son of the late Isaac and Willie Mae Moore. Rev. Moore was a member of Mt. Bethel Baptist Church. Rev. Frank Moore received his Bachelor of Theology degree from Morris College in Sumter, SC. Rev. Moore also pastored several churches within the SC area. He also worked in the equestrian (Horse Racing) industry throughout the east coast ranging from New York to Miami, FL at a young age. Frank developed a love for the animals and mastered the art training these powerful and loving horses. While continuing to balance many careers and businesses Frank also started at BF Goodrich manufacturing in 1975 and became the lead trainer for the company. He later retired from Thermoid Manufacturing (BF Goodrich) in 2000.

   Rev. Frank Moore believed in providing for all loved ones. No matter if you were his biological child, niece, nephew, cousin, or friend. He enjoyed cooking (sweet potato pie), watching all sports, and teaching through great conversation. He was a man of many words, with an unapologetic personality.

         Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 12 years, Rebecca Moore of the home; children, Jerome Brevard of NY, Robin Brown of Camden, Myra Brevard of NY, Dariet “Ty” Moore (Christine) of Columbia, Franklin “Keith” Moore (Kiesha) of Columbia, Theresa Johnson (Johnny) of Columbia; siblings, Almeta Jones of Camden and Bettye Lewis of Camden; brother-in-laws, Andrew Jones Carter of NY, and John Thompson of NY; 20 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Jessie Moore; children, Donna Brevard and David Moore; sister Hattie Mae Thompson