Cory Moore

SGM (R) James Cory Moore, a proud veteran of both the United States Marine Corps as well as the United States Army, passed away on May 30th, 2024. Services will be conducted Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 1300 hours at the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Born December 21st, 1979 to Wallace and Bonnie Moore, Cory spent his childhood fishing, hunting, and shooting with his brother Jay and childhood friends SFC Steven Reynolds, Ken Fountain, Andrew Hamilton, and Ryan Rogers. He also became close friends with SFC Shane Brown and SFC Marcus Seymour. Cory attended Georgia Military College and dedicated his life to the service of his country, serving in both Iraq and Afghanistan during his Army career. Throughout his service, Cory impacted thousands of Soldiers and always led from the front. He was a selfless leader and will be missed by those he served with. Cory had two beautiful children, whom he loved dearly. Haley and CJ were the joy of his life, and he beamed with pride anytime he mentioned them. As fate would have it, Cory reconnected with Heather in 2019, over 20 years after they first met. Heather and Cory married in April of 2023, at a beautiful ceremony in the North Georgia mountains. Heather’s son Alex quickly connected with Cory, who became an amazing mentor and friend to Alex. Cory could often be found fishing with his children, tinkering in the garage or traveling with his wife Heather. Cory was strong and experienced so much love and support from his friends and family over the years. Most recently, he experienced the unconditional love and support of his wife Heather. Everyone who knew and loved Cory said they have never seen him smile so big as when he had Heather by his side. As Paul wrote to the saints at the church in Philippi, “For me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.” Cory lived an amazing life. And with his passing, we have all lost something. We have lost a hero, a husband, a father, a brother, a son and a friend. But we know Cory has gained. He has gained his eternal body and he has gained peace and love everlasting with his Savior. Cory is survived by his loving wife Heather Garnto Moore, his children Haley and CJ Moore, his stepson Alex Hansen, his mother and father Wallace and Bonnie Moore, his in-laws Dr. Keith and Nancy Garnto, his brother Jay Moore and his wife Tiffany, brothers-in-law Matt and Luke Garnto as well as countless other nieces, nephews, friends and family. His reach and influence cannot be put into words. In lieu of flowers, Cory’s loved ones would be honored if you would donate to Brothers Keeper Veteran Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the mental wellbeing of veterans at www.bkvf.org.

Cory Moore

December 21, 1979 - May 30, 2024