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Roger Walter Moon, 72, of Morganton, NC passed away, Monday, August 28, 2023. Born on August 4, 1951, he was the son of the late Shelley Walter and Alta Rutledge Moon. Roger was a member of First Baptist Church of Morganton. He received his undergraduate degree from Greensboro College and went on to receive his Master’s in Rehabilitation Psychology from Appalachian State University. Roger retired as the Western Region Director, NC Division of Prisons. For the past several years, he served as the General Manager of Mimosa Hill Golf Club. Roger loved spending time with his friends and family and playing golf.
Roger is survived by his wife of 48 years, Rebecca “Becca” Martin Moon; son, Jeffrey Moon (Ashley); daughter, Allison Moon Buff (Jamie); grandchildren, Sawyer, Dylan, Hawkins Buff, Owen Moon; sister, Kay Childres (Ronny).
The family will receive friends from 1pm until 3pm, Saturday, September 2, 2023 at First Baptist Church of Morganton. A Celebration of Life will follow in the church at 3pm, with Rev. Fred Schuszler and Dr. Thomas A. Bland, Jr. officiating. Honors will be provided by the NC Department of Corrections.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Blue Ridge HealthCare Foundation, who will designate contributions to the UNC Health Blue Ridge Cancer Center.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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My sincerest condolences to the Moon family. May peace find its way to you. Sincerely, Natalie Hargrove - Carteret Correctional Center #4110
I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Moon. as the Region Director.
Roger was a part of my life since before I can remember. We would often go to lunch on Sundays after church and from the time we sat down he was always making jokes about my dad and I making the whole table laugh throughout the lunch. I’ll always cherish the memories we shared from the golf course to many lunches throughout the week! I know we will all miss Roger but grateful everyone has a reason to smile and laugh whenever we think about him!
Heartbroken for your loss, Becca. He will be greatly missed.
Dang it was awesome working with you! You'll definitely be missed! R.I.P. ole buddy!
Jeff & Family, Please accept or deepest and sincerest sympathy during this difficult time. Please know you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Roger was one of a kind. He had a smile and friendly word for everyone he encountered. He was a true asset to the Morganton community.