Robert "Bob" Cayton Moore
GREENVILLE - It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Robert "Bob" Cayton Moore, who passed peacefully in his sleep on April 19, 2025, at the age of 73.
Born on September 29, 1951, in Lenoir County to Vivian Cayton Moore and Herman Cary Moore Jr., Robert, known to many as Bob, grew up in Kinston, North Carolina. Growing up, Bob worked on his grandfather's farm in Hugo, NC, and often spoke fondly of long days spent in the tobacco barn. Bob grew up in the First Baptist church, and his weekends were spent in worship and singing in the choir. He was an active member of the Kinston Swim Team and later served as a lifeguard at the Kinston Country Club. However, his favorite job was serving ice cream at the local Dairy Bar, a sweet start to a lifelong love. You could always count on finding a half gallon (or two) in his freezer. He graduated from Grainger High School in 1969 and earned his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from East Carolina University in 1973. He was a proud member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity and loved sharing stories of his brothers and their unforgettable (and often wild) adventures. A lifelong ECU Pirates fan, Bob enjoyed attending games-and later, in texting his daughters throughout them, often with a mix of hope, humor, and nerves. He always had the "We Believe" faith that the team would pull through. Bob was a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a dedicated advocate for mental health and pain management. He spent 27 years with the Pitt County Mental Health Center and also worked with Eastern Regional Pain Specialists, Hospice Care, and the East Carolina Vocational Center. Throughout his career, Bob devoted his life to serving others, offering a listening ear, a shoulder to lean on, and wholehearted advocacy. He was awarded the Health Care Professional of the Year in 1995, awarded by the Pitt County Committee for Employment of People with Disabilities. A passionate coin collector, Bob took great pride in a collection he began as a young boy and inherited from his grandfather. Fascinated by the history, beauty, and rarity of each piece, he shared this love with his family by gifting Silver Eagles every Christmas, a cherished tradition. Bob was known for a bit of "magic" too-he delighted his grandkids by making coins disappear into his arm and reappear behind their ears, a trick that never failed to amaze. Bob had a lifelong affinity for fishing, and some of his proudest moments were reeling in marlins, sailfish, and bass-trophies that hung proudly on the walls of his home. He shared a love for golf, whether playing with friends, teaching his daughters how to hold a club, or simply watching the Masters. These hobbies were expressions of the joy he found in making connections with the people he loved. Bob always had a curious nature about the world, which was reflected in his being an avid reader, his photography, and traveling. You could often see the love he felt for a person or place in his portraits. He also loved to travel with family, especially if those places had warm blue water for him to spend hours snorkeling. His pockets were always filled with a special shell, rocks, shark teeth, or treasures that were discovered at Atlantic Beach, where he spent time as a child on family trips and later was fortunate enough to call home with water right out his back door. In every role Bob held - be it in family, friendships, or profession- he gave freely of love and support.
He was known for being a man of quiet strength and unwavering love. The impact he made on our lives will endure. We will miss him dearly, but take comfort in knowing that his love remains with us always. In his memory, we share a message he imparted on us: in all things you do, do with love. And as he often reminded us with a smile, "Think ahead!"
Bob was preceded in death by his mother and father, Vivian Cayton Moore, and Herman Cary Moore Jr.
Bob is survived by his two daughters, Grier Moore Holloway (Eric Holloway) and Carey Moore Heale (Robert Heale); along with his four grandchildren, Chandler Blake Holloway, Cayton Jordan Holloway, Reagan Galloway Heale, and Cameron James Heale, who brought him so much joy. He is also survived by his brother, Herman Randolph Moore (Kent Parks); his sister, Libby Moore Kivett (George Kivett); along with niece, Lisa Kivett (Jared Schnelle); nephew, Stephen Kivett (Jena Kivett) and their children, along with many special cousins and extended family; his life partner of 20 years, Gayle Pate; and two stepdaughters, Jessica Pate (Bryant Turffs) and Christina Pate (Justin Baney).
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date, where family and friends will be invited to gather to honor a life so beautifully lived.
Bob was a member of the American Academy of Pain Management, the International Association for Pain and Chronic Dependency, and the National Association of Social Workers. In lieu of flowers, he asked that you make memorial contributions to The Mental Health Association or the American Academy of Pain Management.
Bruce Akers
Robert Moore Obituary
Robert "Bob" Cayton Moore
GREENVILLE - It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Robert "Bob" Cayton Moore, who passed peacefully in his sleep on April 19, 2025, at the age of 73.
Born on September 29, 1951, in Lenoir County to Vivian Cayton Moore and Herman Cary Moore Jr., Robert, known to many as Bob, grew up in Kinston, North Carolina. Growing up, Bob worked on his grandfather's farm in Hugo, NC, and often spoke fondly of long days spent in the tobacco barn. Bob grew up in the First Baptist church, and his weekends were spent in worship and singing in the choir. He was an active member of the Kinston Swim Team and later served as a lifeguard at the Kinston Country Club. However, his favorite job was serving ice cream at the local Dairy Bar, a sweet start to a lifelong love. You could always count on finding a half gallon (or two) in his freezer. He graduated from Grainger High School in 1969 and earned his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from East Carolina University in 1973. He was a proud member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity and loved sharing stories of his brothers and their unforgettable (and often wild) adventures. A lifelong ECU Pirates fan, Bob enjoyed attending games-and later, in texting his daughters throughout them, often with a mix of hope, humor, and nerves. He always had the "We Believe" faith that the team would pull through. Bob was a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a dedicated advocate for mental health and pain management. He spent 27 years with the Pitt County Mental Health Center and also worked with Eastern Regional Pain Specialists, Hospice Care, and the East Carolina Vocational Center. Throughout his career, Bob devoted his life to serving others, offering a listening ear, a shoulder to lean on, and wholehearted advocacy. He was awarded the Health Care Professional of the Year in 1995, awarded by the Pitt County Committee for Employment of People with Disabilities. A passionate coin collector, Bob took great pride in a collection he began as a young boy and inherited from his grandfather. Fascinated by the history, beauty, and rarity of each piece, he shared this love with his family by gifting Silver Eagles every Christmas, a cherished tradition. Bob was known for a bit of "magic" too-he delighted his grandkids by making coins disappear into his arm and reappear behind their ears, a trick that never failed to amaze. Bob had a lifelong affinity for fishing, and some of his proudest moments were reeling in marlins, sailfish, and bass-trophies that hung proudly on the walls of his home. He shared a love for golf, whether playing with friends, teaching his daughters how to hold a club, or simply watching the Masters. These hobbies were expressions of the joy he found in making connections with the people he loved. Bob always had a curious nature about the world, which was reflected in his being an avid reader, his photography, and traveling. You could often see the love he felt for a person or place in his portraits. He also loved to travel with family, especially if those places had warm blue water for him to spend hours snorkeling. His pockets were always filled with a special shell, rocks, shark teeth, or treasures that were discovered at Atlantic Beach, where he spent time as a child on family trips and later was fortunate enough to call home with water right out his back door. In every role Bob held - be it in family, friendships, or profession- he gave freely of love and support.
He was known for being a man of quiet strength and unwavering love. The impact he made on our lives will endure. We will miss him dearly, but take comfort in knowing that his love remains with us always. In his memory, we share a message he imparted on us: in all things you do, do with love. And as he often reminded us with a smile, "Think ahead!"
Bob was preceded in death by his mother and father, Vivian Cayton Moore, and Herman Cary Moore Jr.
Bob is survived by his two daughters, Grier Moore Holloway (Eric Holloway) and Carey Moore Heale (Robert Heale); along with his four grandchildren, Chandler Blake Holloway, Cayton Jordan Holloway, Reagan Galloway Heale, and Cameron James Heale, who brought him so much joy. He is also survived by his brother, Herman Randolph Moore (Kent Parks); his sister, Libby Moore Kivett (George Kivett); along with niece, Lisa Kivett (Jared Schnelle); nephew, Stephen Kivett (Jena Kivett) and their children, along with many special cousins and extended family; his life partner of 20 years, Gayle Pate; and two stepdaughters, Jessica Pate (Bryant Turffs) and Christina Pate (Justin Baney).
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date, where family and friends will be invited to gather to honor a life so beautifully lived.
Bob was a member of the American Academy of Pain Management, the International Association for Pain and Chronic Dependency, and the National Association of Social Workers. In lieu of flowers, he asked that you make memorial contributions to The Mental Health Association or the American Academy of Pain Management.