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Data source is the 1990 book, "Moomaw-Mumma-Mumaw-Mumaugh Genealogy" compiled by Robert Austin Moomaw (deceased).
hurston Michael Moomaw (Mike) age 79 of Roanoke, VA passed away January 13, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents, Thurston S. Moomaw, and Nellie Ruth Moomaw, and brother John Moomaw. He is survived by his children, Mark Moomaw, Amy Stone, and son in-law Taylor: nieces Joanna McCurdy, and husband Chase and great nephews Ben and Max: and Melanie Hondros and husband Nick and great niece Maria: and many cousins and friends: and is soap opera watching friend Nancy Lawrence.
He graduated William Fleming High School in 1961. He graduated from National Business College and Upper Iowa University where he earned his Bachelor's Degree in business. He was in the accounting profession for the 38 years, including 17 years with Ingersoll Rand, where he achieved the position of plant controller. Until his death he was on the Board of Trustees of Haymakertown Cemetery in Botetourt County Va. He was a volunteer firefighter with Roanoke County #5 Hollins for 15 years where he was named firefighter of the year in1982.
He loved the outdoors and nature. Working in his vegetable garden was one of his pastimes. He would share his harvest with family, neighbors, and wildlife. He liked Nascar and Richard Petty. He had a strong belief that no human should go to bed hungry, and within his means he supported food distribution efforts, local nationwide and oversees.
He will be missed by his best pal, his cat Ozzie.
A graveside service will be held at Haymakertown Cemetery on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at 3PM with Pastor Luke Swanson of Trinity Lutheran Church officiating. Use 4673 County Club Road, Troutville VA 24175 for the address.
In lieu of flowers memorial can be made to Haymaker Cemetery, c/o Cheryl Smith, 5440 Peters Creek Road #104, Roanoke VA 24019 (this is not the cemetery address.) or Feeding Southwest VA.
Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 17 to Jan. 19, 2023