Berton M. Moore

Berton M. Moore, 82, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 5:35 a.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2015 at VA Northern Indiana Health Care System in Marion, Indiana. He was born to the late William V. and Agnes (Campbell) Moore on March 9, 1933 in Wabash, Indiana.

He married Phyllis Akers on June 30, 1956, she survives. Berton served his country in the United States Army from May 1953 to May 1955, during the Korean War. He retired from Ford Meter Box in Wabash, Indiana, he also did auto body work. He was a member of New Life Baptist Church of Wabash, Indiana. Berton loved fishing, mushroom hunting, and riding motorcycles.

Along with his wife, Phyllis; he is also survived by three sons, William Moore (Karen) of Roann, Indiana, Brian Moore of Urbana, Indiana, and Chris Moore of Wabash, Indiana; daughter, Mrs. Lorna (Mark) Worrick of Wabash, Indiana; sister, Dorthea Booth of Wabash, Indiana; nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren; and his dog, Buddy. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Luanne Hammonds, three brothers, and a sister.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2015 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Pastor Steve Parks officiating. Preferred memorials are directed to National Alzheimer’s Association, 50 East 91st Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, Indiana 46240, New Life Baptist Church, 4381 W. 300 N., Wabash, Indiana 46992, or American Huey 369, 1697 Hoosier Blvd., Peru, Indiana 46970.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com