Irvin W. Moore, veteran, fire chief emeritus
Irvin W. Moore, 86, of Oak Orchard, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, June 18, 2023, while surrounded by his loving family in the comfort of his home.
Irvin was born Sept. 27, 1936, in Millsboro, son of the late Charlie W.W. Moore and the late Mary (Johnson) Moore. Irvin proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.
Irvin was a talented machinist owning and operating his own business, Accurate Machine & Welding. He also served his community as a volunteer firefighter. He joined the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company in 1954. He held the offices of second assistant chief, assistant chief engineer, chief engineer, and ultimately chief, serving six terms from 1972-77. He was awarded life membership for his dedication and diligent service in the 1980s, and in December 1998 he was awarded the chief emeritus title, which is intended to recognize these outstanding membership achievements. Irvin was a lifetime member of AMVETS Post 2 and VFW. He was also a member of American Legion Post 28 and Cape Henlopen Elks. He served as the Commodore of the Indian River Yacht Club from 2004-05. Irvin will be remembered as a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his six brothers, five sisters, and his first wife, Pauline Limoges Moore. Irvin is survived by his second wife of 24 years, Kathleen (Wentzel) Moore; three children, Irvin A. Moore and his wife Donna, Paul W. Moore, and Andre’ H. Moore and his wife Dana; four grandchildren, Danielle Moore, Ashlee Reynolds and her husband Mark, Andrew Moore, and Kyle Moore; and three great-grandchildren, Emeri Moore, Cora Reynolds and Alexander Reynolds. Irvin is also survived by his two stepchildren, John Renninger and his wife Kazusa, and Jennifer Myers and her husband Timothy; and six step-grandchildren, John C. Renninger, Kristina Renninger, Aaron Renninger, Luke Myers, Benjamin Myers and Joshua Myers.
A celebration of Irvin’s life will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 15, at Community Church of Oak Orchard, 32615 Oak Orchard Rd., Millsboro, where friends and family may visit after 9:30 a.m. Interment will be held privately at Millsboro Cemetery. The family requests that everyone dress casually.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Irvin’s name to the Community Church of Oak Orchard, 32615 Oak Orchard Road., Millsboro, DE 19966.
Online condolences may be sent by visiting melsonfuneralservices.com.
