Doyle Hugh Moore

Doyle Hugh Moore, entrepreneur, philanthropist, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, died on February 22, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. After living with multiple myeloma for nine years, Doyle declared his deepest confession, “God’s grace is sufficient for me.” He bravely approached his multiple myeloma, providing his doctors with strength and resolve to raise awareness and honor those who now or come after Doyle with a diagnosis of multiple myeloma. Born in Wauchula on March 14, 1950, his parents were Letty Ree and Reuben Moore. He lived a very full 64 years. He graduated from Widener University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. With his friend and mentor, William O’Gara, he founded Prison Health Services, a company which pioneered the privatization of health care services for incarcerated persons. After selling his company, his leadership in transforming the industry allowed him to play a pivotal role in founding and growing companies involved in partner resources for jails and prisons. His business energy and enthusiasm extended to all of life. His passion was experiencing world travel through cities’ cultures, restaurants, and the arts. He could instantly recommend three restaurants or hotels in any city anywhere to fellow travelers. His enthusiasm in business and personal interests was only surpassed by dedication to his Christian faith, trusting as he did that his worth was not located in his impressive resume but in being a beloved child of God in Jesus Christ. He expressed his faith by generously giving of himself to support the institutions he believed in and to help those in need. His love for people was expressed intensely, often, and with variety. He loved serving as an elder in Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church and on the Boards of Directors for LIBERATE and Knox Theological Seminary. Whether serving as Sunday School teacher, driver, or connector, the example he set was, and will always be, an inspiration to his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Valerie, sons Christopher and Kyle, grandchildren Caleb and Cora, sister Gayle and her husband Kenneth, brother David, and by a loving circle of nieces, nephews, and dear friends who will miss him terribly. Private family burial in Wauchula will be followed by a Memorial Service on March 14, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, 5555 North Federal Highway, Ft. Lauderdale, Fl., 33803. Remembrances in lieu of flowers will be welcomed with gratitude to either Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church (CRPC.org), or LIBERATE.org, or Knox Theological Seminary (knoxseminary.edu

Doyle Hugh Moore

March 14, 1950 - February 22, 2015