Olden “Butch” Moore, Jr.

May 18, 2020
Olden “Butch” Moore, Jr.

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Olden “Butch” Moore, Jr., 74, of Williamsburg, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020. Butch lived most of his life in Hampton, Virginia. He was a graduate of Frederick Military Academy and attended Chowan College. He served 4 years in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Butch graduated with a BA Degree from Christopher Newport College. He worked and retired from Nationwide Insurance Company as a Property Claims Manager after 35 years.

Our stubborn protector till the end. Those who knew him would remember his love of cars/boats, and also his inability to keep them long before another one would catch his eye. Every year his campground friends would bet on if he would show up with a new vehicle or boat. In the words of his grandchildren “how long ya gonna keep this one Granddaddy?”  His grandkids were a big part of his life along with the rest of his family.

He was a good man who would do anything he could to help out a friend or family member. He was respected by his peers and coworkers who referred to him as “The grumpy old man”. They all seem to have stories about hearing him on the phone with vendors giving them a hard time. Laughingly they would say If it wasn’t what he thought it should be you were going to know it and so was the rest of the office.  After retirement he enjoyed his daily breakfast with group of Friends.

Butch is survived by, his wife, Wilma R. Moore; son, Scott Moore; daughter, Keri Richardson; grandchildren, Brianna Richardson and Ian Richardson; sister, Linda Chesser; and nephews, Brian (Aubrey) Chesser and Kevin Chesser.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made in Butch’s name to an organization of your choice that supports families of cancer patients.


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  • May 24, 2020
    Sue and Jeff Ade says:
    Wilma - Jeff and I send our deepest condolences and prayers to you and your family. We have wonderful memories of Butch coming into our store and all our great visits with the both of you. He will be missed greatly. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

  • May 24, 2020
    Ray and Tricia Waldon says:
    My parents, Martha and JP Watkins were good friends with Butch's parents. We were in good company with Butch and Wlma on many occasions. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with Wilma, Linda and the rest of the family

  • May 24, 2020
    Connie Abernathy says:
    So many wonderful times together especially at Punta Cana with Wilma, Carol & Jay & Mary Ann & Perry. He will be missed.

  • May 23, 2020
    Tom LaNeave says:
    I have known Butch since Jr high school and I'm blessed to have had such a good friend. I could talk for hours about our outings together. Always great times! Wilma, thanks for your call. Jean and I are nearby if you need anything. Tom and Jean LaNeave

  • May 23, 2020
    Bob &Gerry says:
    Wilma and family, May God be with you during this time. Olden was a wonderful man and will be missed especially by the Williamsburg Old timers from Nationwide and the lunches and reminiscing about the battles we had together. We will continue to sing the company song in remembrance of him.