Alvin Moore

ALVIN, our brave gentle giant and handsome Hero with the striking hazel green colored eyes, was born on Thursday, July 18, 1946 in Baltimore, MD, to the late Lorraine and Ralph Moore, Sr. Alvin accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior at a young age; and on October 11, 2024, Alvin stood at attention saluting Jesus who returned the salute, took Alvin by his hand and led him to his Heavenly home where he was lovingly reunited with his beautiful loving wife Bunnie (Valerie Moore). Alvin received his education in Baltimore City Public Schools attending St. Pius V Catholic School, 1st grade through 8th grade, and Carver Vocational Technical High School where he studied Auto Mechanics 9th grade through 12th grade, where he studied Auto Mechanics and graduated in June 1965. Alvin’s first job was working at a gas station as an Auto Mechanic. Alvin enlisted in the United States Army in July 1968 and after serving 24 years, he retired in July 1992 as a Reenlistment Career Counselor with the rank of Sergeant First Class. Alvin worked at BGE as Head of Security from 1992 to 1995. In 1995, Alvin went to work at St. Agnes Hospital as Captain of Protective Services where he remained for 15 years until retiring in 2010. In 1952 Alvin’s beautiful Mother Lorraine Moore became friends with Clara Dyson, his beautiful future Mother-In-Love at which time 6-year-old Alvin met 5-year old Bunnie, his future wife. Alvin, the boy who loved to playfully aggravate her (and everyone else), became Bunnie’s best friend as they grew to become the forever love of each other’s lives. Alvin would laugh while teasing Bunnie as he reminded her that he had to propose to her TWICE! The first time, Bunnie said no because she wanted her freedom and didn’t want to be tied down. However, not long after, the tenacious Alvin, determined to get his Queen, proposed again at Lafayette Square Park where at that time Bunnie said YES. While stationed in White Sands, New Mexico Alvin received orders to go to Vietnam where our Hero served and fought from 1970-1971. In July 1971, God safely returned Alvin from Vietnam and on July 17,1971 Alvin and Bunnie were happily married. Out of their union 2 children were born: daughter Cappri and son Stephen. While serving in the Army, Alvin’s Tours of Duty included Korea, Mexico, Vietnam and Germany (Stuttgart). Alvin’s family also had the opportunity to travel the world while being stationed with him in Texas, North Carolina, Germany (Mainz) and Fort Meade, Maryland. The love Alvin and Bunnie shared was evident, they were lifelong best friends, laughed together, ALWAYS had each other’s back on this Rollercoaster Ride called LIFE and enjoyed Date Night every Friday. Alvin could be described as a Gentle Giant, who was a man of his word, fighter, fiercely protective, funny, handsome, honest, brave, hardworking, loving, strong, playful, brilliant, dependable, and a man of honor with a huge heart. Alvin was a leader, kind, loyal and faithful provider, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, family member and friend who was loved by all. Alvin will be lovingly remembered for his love of family, his love and faith in Jesus Christ, his impeccable fashion sense, his beautiful hazel green colored eyes, his deep voice, big boisterous laugh, playfulness, huge heart and gratitude, his willingness to listen, encourage, support, offer a helping hand and throwing the BEST cookouts. Alvin loved spending time with and talking to his family and friends, exercising (lifting weights and doing 150 pushups EVERY morning), watching his favorite shows, fishing and dining at his favorite restaurants and dancing (doing his famous 2 step while snapping his fingers). Alvin was preceded in death by his beautiful wife Bunnie, grandmother Octavia Vance, parents Lorraine and Ralph Moore, Sr., big brother and best friend Maurice, sisters Antoinette and Michele, Mother-In-Love and Father-In-Love Clara and Jerome Dyson, nephew Tavon and other loved ones who have gone to Heaven before him. He leaves to mourn: his daughter, Cappri; son, Stephen; three granddaughters, Destinnee, Nakaylah and Chardae; great-grandson, Karson and great-granddaughter, Blessyn; brothers, Ralph Jr. (Dana), Aaron (Sandy), Jon; sisters, Toni (Mike), Emily; sister-in-love, Beverly; Aunt Charlotte; cousins, Krystal, Jerome, Tyren, Charlene, Karen and Charnell; Brother-Friends, Wilson, Smitty, Artis, Will and Earl; father-in-love, James Lewis; and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family members and friends.

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Alvin Moore

July 18, 1946 - October 11, 2024