George A. Moore 's Obituary
George Arlington Moore passed away peacefully at his home in Tallahassee, FL on December 18, 2017.
George was born in Savannah, GA in 1936. He received an A.B. and M.A. degree in English Literature from the University of Kentucky, Lexington. His studies continued with an ABD degree from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
Although George enjoyed his time in academia, his true passion was for the theater. That seed was planted backstage at Henry Clay HS, in Lexington. Later, in 1968, George helped to organize and charter Local 909, IATSE, in Tallahassee. Moving to San Francisco in 1971, he began working as a full time professional stagehand.
Some of George’s touring jobs included Ice Follies, Barry Fey Presents and Master Carpenter with the Charlottetown and Stratford Festivals in Canada. In San Francisco, he distinguished himself working as a builder, electrician and Master Carpenter, most recently at the Orpheum Theater. For years, he served on the Executive Board of Local 16, IATSE.
George is survived by his wife (Jennifer Clinard), his sister (Glenna Bryant), his son (Leslie Moore), and six grandchildren. A celebration of George’s life will be held at 3 pm on Monday, January 1, 2018 at his home, 2360 Cypress Cove Dr., Tallahassee, FL. For information, write [email protected]. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in George’s name to Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32308.
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