David Paul Moore

DAVID " Bulldog " MOORE (Big Chew), 74, of Dunlow, W.Va., passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on Thursday August 1, 2024.  He was born January 16, 1950, in Williamson, W.Va., a son of the late James Moore and Clara Mae Brown Moore.  Also preceding him in death were two brothers and sisters-in-law, Charles "Hippy" Moore and Barb Moore, and Brother Jim Moore "Jungle Jim" and Jeanette “Ms. Netch”; two sons-in-law Brian Scott Starn, and Terry Likens Jr.

Surviving is his loving wife of 51 years, that he was sure to let any and all that he passed know he loved dearly until his heart stopped beating, Marilyn Diann Vannatter Moore "Merl"; two daughters Misti Dawn (Chris “Loaderman” Mounts), and Ashley Nicole (Tony) Stamper; two special boys that he thought of as his very own, Cody Robinson and Christopher Shannon, all of Dunlow; grandkids, Kassandra (Ethan) Spaulding of Crum, W.Va., James (Ashley) Likens, Paige (Steven) Deboard, Kristopher (Michaella) Starn, Brayden Starn and his fiance Anna, Jason “Ricky” Likens, who followed in his “Old Man’s” footsteps and was recently deployed with the Division of Forestry, Abby Stamper, all of Dunlow, Tyler (Latisha) Stacy, and Donte Stacy all of Wayne, W.Va.; great grandkids: Hayley Spaulding, Morgan Spaulding, both of Crum, Brilee Ruth Starn, Colter Stroud, Deegan Stroud, Braxton Deboard, all of Dunlow, Leland Stacy, and Bryson Stacy, both of Wayne, and Aubree Ray-Lynn Likens on the way; and two that he loved as his own and took under his arm, Cole Stevens and James Evans, both of Wayne.

               Also surviving is a special brother-in-law who he thought dearly of and loved like his own brother, John Vannatter; two very special nieces loved and held dearly to his heart, Lori Moore, and Sherri Stroud; special niece and caregiver, Cindy Stevens; niece and nephew, Crystal Moore, and Michael Moore; two special “brothers of firehood” Big Stroud, and Donald Stamper; special friends, Junior Angel, Punk Newsome, Arbutis Rice Mills, Marcella Boley, and David Sartin; as well as way too many family and friends to mention. He loved them all.

David became a member of Dunlow VFD in 1988, becoming a Volunteer Firefighter shortly after. He took great pride in serving not only his community, but all the surrounding ones as well. Making some great friends in the Fire service along the way in his 36 years of service. Working many fire seasons for the WV Division of Forestry, he made several friends, some he spoke more of and treated like family: WV Forestry Workers Matt Cook, and David Turnipseed.

  He worked in the coal business for many, many years, including Penn Coal and all the way back to the days of Wolf Creek Coal, just to name a few.  He had a deep passion for racing, fishing, and hunting, and he loved collecting Tonka and other heavy equipment toys.  Most of all he loved his family. His most favorite times were family get-togethers, especially all the jokes and pranks.

                Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Monday, August 5, 2024, at Johnson Tiller Funeral home with Elders Roger Maynard, Tommy Damron and George Nelson officiating. Burial will follow in the Vannatter-Marcum Cemetery.  Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. on Monday. 

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