TALIAFERRO COUNTY, GA - OBITS R.M. Moore Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Jeff Milner Table of Contents page: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/crawford.htm Georgia Table of Contents: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/gafiles.htm Transcribed from _The Advocate Democrat_, Vol 69, No. 40, p. 1, dated 7 Oct 1949, Crawfordville, Georgia. "SHERIFF R. M. MOORE RITES HELD MONDAY "Like the fury of a mighty hurricane, the sad news of the sudden death of Sheriff R. M. Moore passed along the country side early Saturday evening. Many were stunned while others could hardly believe that one of the most outstanding peace officers of Georgia had passed from the scene of activity. "Sixty years of age he had spent all of his life in the county of his birth and had given a greater part of his life in service to his county and state. For sixteen years he had served as Sheriff of Taliaferro County. Previous to his election as Sheriff he had served for a number of years as Warden of the Taliaferro County Public Works Camp and prior to that service had served several terms as a member of the board of roads and revenues of the county. For three years he had served as Chief of Police of the City of Crawfordville and was serving in that capacity at the time of his death. "As a law enforcement officer he was courageous, fearless and aggressive. As an arresting officer he had no equal. Though positive in his dealings with law violators and criminals, nevertheless, once a victim became his prisoner Sheriff Moore was kind, considerate and understanding. No major crime remained unsolved during his tenure of office. The more difficult the task the more effective the Sheriff was in running down crime. Every Grand Jury that has convened in the county since he assumed the office of sheriff has commended him for holding crime to a minimum in the county. He was faithful to the trust imposed in him by the people and had a high sense of duty. "The outstanding characteristic of his private life was his frankness and lack of deception. He spoke out openly on all issues and his mode of living was the same each day in the year. He never failed to take a definite stand for right both as an officer and as an individual. His influence for good will live through the years and his services will stand as a memorial to him. His family and friends have the consolation and assurance in recognizing the fact that Sheriff Moore while he lived "was faithful over a few things and now is the ruler over many things. "Mr. Moore had been a member of the Margaretts Grove Baptist church for many years and was active in the support of his church, particularly in a financial way. He had served as a Deacon in his church for a great number of years. "Hundreds of friends, both white and colored, called at his home to view his remains and one of the largest assemblage of people ever to gather at a funeral in this county assembled at the Crawfordville Baptist Church Monday at 2:30 P. M. to pay a last tribute of respect to a loyal friend. ...........[text omitted] "It can be truthfully said of R. M. Moore that he was loved by hundreds of friends and respected by his adversaries. "The survivors are his widow, Mrs. Daisy Taylor Moore, of Crawfordville; one son, Mr. Milton Moore, of Crawfordville; four daughters, Mrs. J. A. Phelps, of Augusta; Mrs. T. H. Bullard, of Washington; Mrs. B. G. O'Rear, of Crawfordville; and Mrs. W. G. Bird, of Crawfordville; also seven grand- children and one great grandchild; one brother, Mr. J. P. Moore, of Charleston, S. C.; three sisters, Mrs. G. R. Chapman, of Lithonia; Mrs. W. P. Jones, of Madison and Mrs. J. P. Corry, of Augusta. A number of nieces and nephews also survive him. ...............[text omitted] "By proclamation of the Mayor of the City of Crawfordville all the business houses of the city closed their doors from two to four Monday afternoon out of respect to the deceased" -- Jeff Milner Crawfordville, GA jmilner@nu-z.net