Ross Ward Moore
Ross Ward Moore, 58 of Richwood, died unexpectedly Saturday, December 23, 2022 at Memorial Hospital in Marysville.
He was born March 12, 1964 in Delaware, the son of Dr. Lloyd E. and Mary Elaine (Montgomery) Moore.
A 1982 graduate of North Union High School, he studied horticulture at Tri-Rivers, which launched a life-long passion for growing plants and collecting seeds. He worked at Leo Burbee Bulbs for several years. Ross was well-known for his skills with caring for plants, growing from seeds and grafting. He later began raising chickens, donating dozens of eggs at a time to charity.
He was a great storyteller. His animated and comical way of telling stories would always capture the attention of the room; he loved to make people laugh. Ross also had a very generous and serious side. He was a good listener and had good intuition for what was troubling someone. Ross will be missed by many, many friends.
He is survived by his mother, Elaine Benedict, Richwood; an aunt, Leah Reeder, North Carolina; and cousins Gwen and Gail. He was preceded in death by his father and his two sisters, Jan Lower and Leticia Moore.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood is assisting the family. Memorial gifts may be made to the funeral home to help the family with unexpected expenses.
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com
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