Mike Moore
Charles Michael “Mike” Moore, 52, of Troy, formerly of Collierville, died on the afternoon of Sept. 3, 2023, at Obion County Nursing Home near Union City.
Services will be held at Troy Methodist Church Sept. 9 at 11 a.m. Visitation will be from 9:30-11 a.m. Interment will be at Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at Parkers Crossroad in Wildersville at a later date.
Halls Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to your place of worship or to the Alzheimer’s Foundation.
Mike was a Christian of the Baptist faith. He was born in Obion County and graduated from Obion County Central High School in 1989. He dedicated his short life to being a loving family man and to the service of his country and community. Mike joined the U.S. Navy in 1989 immediately following high school graduation and served aboard the USS Mississippi CGN 40, a nuclear-powered guided-missile cruiser. While aboard this ship, Mike was deployed to the Suez Canal, the Mediterranean and Red Sea during Operations Desert Shield/Storm from August 1990-March 1991. Mike received many commendations and promotions while in the Navy, including a letter of commendation from U.S. Navy Rear Admiral R. D. Mixon for his professionalism and devotion to his duty as a Signal Bridge Watch Supervisor and Boat Signalman aboard the USS Mississippi during the Desert Shield/Storm conflict. Upon returning state-side, after Operation Desert Shield/Storm, Mike remained in the U.S. Navy and served as Military Police on the Naval Base at Millington, earning several certifications and commendations in the field of Military Policing. He was honorably discharged from the Navy in 1996 with the rank of SM2.
After his stint in the Navy, he continued to serve his community in law enforcement. Mike joined the Police Department in Collierville in March 1996. During his 22 years of service with the Collierville Police Department, he earned many promotions, certified in several technical fields of law enforcement and was recognized numerous times for meritorious service and performance. Lieutenant Moore became a member of the S.W.A.T. team, soon became a certified instructor for Basic S.W.A.T. operators, then in 2006, he assumed the leadership role of S.W.A.T. Commander where he remained until he was promoted to Captain in 2008. As Captain, Mike was trained for and held many positions in the department, such as Field Training Officer, Crisis Intervention Officer, Police Bike Patrol, Officer of Research & Development, Special Operations Division to supervise Jail Operations, Officer of Chemical Agent/Defensive Tactics, Less Lethal Munitions and Critical Incident Management. As Captain on the force, he also served as a Division Commander for the Staff Services Division and Support Services Division. In 2008, Mike also graduated from the 235th session of the FBI Academy in Quantico, Va., receiving numerous citation and commendations, including three Commendation Bars for service excellence. His last title was the Community Services Division Commander, where he was responsible for the department’s volunteer services, School Resource Officer Program, the Office of Training/Public Relations and Court Security. After 22 years, it was necessary for Mike to take early retirement from the Collierville Police Department in 2018, due to illness.
Mike is survived by his mother, Gale Coleman Moore Mowery, and his stepfather, Judd Mowery of Troy; his children, Nathan and Jacob of Bartlett and Julie of Troy; stepson, Derick Reagan of Birmingham, Ala.; and his former wife, Pamela Reagan Moore of Rome, Ga. He is also survived by his brother, Andrew Moore (Cindy), and nephews, Drew, Dylan and Jack, all of Troy; aunts, Faye Coleman Brasfield (John) of Troy and Ann Moore of Union City; and cousins, Christy Moore Robinson of Paris, Ty Brasfield of Halls, Jay Brasfield of Jackson and Robert Brasfield of Atlanta, Ga. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Edward Moore of Troy; his maternal grandparents, Dwight and Alma Coleman of Troy; his paternal grandparents, A.Y. and Christine Moore of Hayti, Mo.; his uncles, Bud and Marvin Moore, both of Union City; and his uncle, Bobby Moore, who died in childhood.
Mike loved his God, his family and his country. He served them all well before being called to his eternal home with his Lord and to his loved ones who preceded him in death. His memory will be cherished by the many who knew and loved him.
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Published in The Messenger/9.6.23