Howard Thomas Moore

Howard Thomas “Tom” Moore, 80, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.

Tom was born in Slaughter Beach, Delaware on June 12, 1943, to the late Clarence Jefferson “Tuck” and Margaret Louise (Welch) Moore.

Tom worked for the State of Delaware as a mechanic. He loved his small farm in Lincoln, but moved to Georgetown after the loss of his beloved wife, Daughn. He enjoyed hunting, watching Westerns (especially John Wayne movies), and he loved animals.

In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his wife Daughn (Gilbert) Moore in 2014; brothers, George Golden Moore in 1994 and John Harry Moore in 1993; and great- granddaughter, Eilleigh Barton, in 2023.

He will be greatly missed by his children: Gina and Howard Pepper of Georgetown, Scott Williams and Stephanie Brooks of Oak Park, Illinois; siblings Joyce Pavlosky of Milford, Glen Moore of Milton; Grandchildren Katelyn Kenney, Logan Pepper, Debbie Johnson, and Michael Williams; and eight Great Grandchildren.

Per the family’s wishes, no formal services will be held at this time.

Arrangements in the care of Short Funeral Services, Georgetown, Delaware where online condolences can be shared to the family at www.shortfuneralservicesandcremation.com.