Lawrence E. Moore, 66, died peacefully on Tuesday, Oc. 2, at his residence. He was the husband of Debra Steinbaecher Moore, with whom he shared 25 years of marriage.

He was born July 22, 1957, in West Grove. He was the son of the late Lemuel Moore, III, and the late Grace Smith Moore. He grew up on a dairy farm and attended Avon Grove High School, Class of 1975.

Larry ran the Soils Division of Modern Mushroom Farms where he worked for over 40 years. He was a man of many talents and an incredible work ethic. In addition to his full-time job, he ran a towing business and moonlighted as a mechanic. He enjoyed buying and selling used cars, trucks motorcycles, and just about anything powered by an engine.

He was an avid Harley rider, passionate about gardening, and a true dog lover. His mother, Grace Moore, who died only 2 years ago, bred, raised, and showed champion Doberman Pinchers. Having been raised in this environment, Larry often claimed to be “part Doberman” himself.

Larry was constantly helping others. He was an active and accomplished member of Alcoholics Anonymous. He not only achieved 31 years of sobriety, but he continued to speak at meetings and sponsored countless others in the program. He held deep wisdom and empathy that drew people to him seeking his invaluable council.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Jesse Richter and his partner, Laura Capraro of Lansdale, and Dustin Moore and his wife Sarah of Oxford; three daughters, Katina Elville and her husband Gary of Conowingo, Md. and Alyssa Riley of Wellsboro, and Chamellia Lewis and her husband Steven Giummo of Florida; two brothers, Wesley Moore and Lemuel Moore IV both of Pennsylvania; one sister, Tami Dilley of Kirkwood, and 10 grandchildren.

He was predeceased by one sister, June Stewart.

You are invited to visit with his family and friends for a celebration of life at The Carriage House in Port Deposit, Md. on Oct 15, at 1 p.m.

To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com

Arrangements by the Kuzo Funeral Home, Kennett Square.