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January 15, 1930 ~ April 27, 2009 |
Phil Moomaw was a remarkable and honorable man who gave of
himself tirelessly to people in need. He did this
both personally and as a public defender for many years.
Though legally a stepfather of Doug Halls, he was truly
Doug's DAD from the time Doug was 19 years old.
Phil believed in his son and he believed in his son's
artistic ability. He always made his critiques
constructive and kindly. Working in the background was
his joy - doing such things as building beautiful wooden
easels at midnight so Doug would have the best display at a
distant art show he would never see. And at local
shows, he loved to proudly watch Doug receive the limelight.
This man was versatile, a Bronze Star recipient as a Korean
War Veteran, a champion fisherman, an excellent hunter and
sportsman. He held multiple degrees in Agriculture and
Law. In the American Legion Pineville/Jane Post 392,
he founded the Honor Guard believing and recognizing in the
importance of honoring our veterans for their patriotism at
the time of their death. |
