William M. Moore

Coal miner, farmer

William Morgan Moore, 76, of Bavington, died Saturday, June 16, 2001, in his home, following a lengthy illness.

He was born March 3, 1925, on the family homestead, a son of James Fred Moore and Celestine DeCook Moore.

Mr. Moore had lived on the family homestead his entire life.

He was a member of United Mine Workers union, working with Davis Coal Co. and Bologna Coal Co. for 27 years. He also raised beef cattle and pigs.

Mr. Moore never married.

Surviving are three brothers, James F. Moore of Baldwin, Richard L. and Terrance R. Moore, both of Bavington; two sisters, Maxine M. Bickel of Mt. Lebanon and Martha M. Masquelier of McDonald; and four nieces and eight nephews.