SSG (Ret) Kelly Eugene Moore

SSG (Ret) Kelly Eugene Moore, son of Janice and Michael Minnich and the late Gene Moore, born on Pearl Harbor Day, December 7, 1977 in Washington, Missouri died on Patriot’s Day, September 11, 2015 having attained the age of 38. Kelly grew up primarily in Richland and graduated from Laquey High School in 1996. After graduation he worked locally until 1999 when he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served his country faithfully and retired in April 2015. After his retirement he made his home with his family in Ewa Beach, Hawaii. Kelly served two deployments in Afghanistan and two deployments in Iraq. Many of the awards and commendations Kelly received were as follows: Afghanistan Campaign Medal w/2 Campaign Stars, Iraq Campaign Medal w/four campaign stars, Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal (4th Award) Army Achievement Medal (2nd Award), Valorous Unit Award, Army Good Conduct Medal (3rd Award), National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal, Non Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (2nd Award), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (4th Award) NATO Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Expert Infantryman Badge, Air Assault Badge, and Drill Sergeant Identification Badge. Kelly was united in marriage to Olivia Nau in Columbia, South Carolina and to this union three children were born. Kelly loved his family, deer season and the Green Bay Packers. He was a very outgoing, energetic, friendly and funny person who loved making people laugh with his good sense of humor. He enjoyed cooking for his family and eating. Kelly leaves to mourn his wife Olivia of the home; four children: Dakota of Salem, Missouri, Kalolaine and twins Kelly David and Vaimoana of the home; his parents: Janice and Michael Minnich of St. Robert; brother: Robert and wife Core of Anchorage, Alaska; one nephew: Michael James; grandmothers: Carol Allen of Washington, Missouri and Shirley Moore of Richland, Missouri; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, many friends and a courageous number of battle buddies. Because of the numerous deployments, Kelly was one of the causalities of the war and suffered from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. This disorder affects nearly 30% of the veterans treated by the Veteran’s Administration. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that’s triggered by a terrifying event - either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety. Please help our veterans by raising awareness of their plight. Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 25, 2015 in the First Baptist Church of Waynesville. Burial with military honors will follow in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery of Waynesville. Visitation will be held from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Thursday, September 24, 2015 in the First Baptist Church of Waynesville. Arrangements are under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Kelly Moore and may be left at the funeral home.

SSG (Ret) Kelly Eugene Moore

December 7, 1977 - September 11, 2015