Charles Michael Moore
June 27, 1971 – September 03, 2023
Charles Michael "Mike" Moore, of Troy, formerly of Collierville, TN., died on the afternoon of September 3, 2023 at the Obion County Nursing Home, Union City, TN. Services will be held at the Troy Methodist Church in Troy, TN. September 9th at 11 am. Visitation will be from 9:30-11:00 am. A private committal service will be held at the Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at Parkers Crossroad, in Wildersville, TN. at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made in Mike's honor to your place of worship or to the Alzheimer's Foundation, 3150 Lenox Park Blvd. Suite 402 Memphis,TN 38115 Mike was a Christian of the Baptist faith. He was born in Obion County, TN 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 1990 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, TN., 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, TN. 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 step-father, Judd Mowery of Troy; his children, Nathan and Jacob of Bartlett, TN and Julie of Troy, TN. and step-son, Derick Reagan of Birmingham AL. 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, TN, Ty Brasfield of Halls, TN, Jay Brasfield of Jackson, TN 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 fraternal grandparents, A.Y. and Christine Moore of Hayti, MO; his uncles Bud and Marvin Moore both of Union City, TN. 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 call 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. Previous Events Visitation SEP 9. 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CT) Troy Methodist Church 226 W. Westbrook St. Troy, TN 38260 Service SEP 9. 11:00 AM (CT) Troy Methodist Church 226 W. Westbrook St. Troy, TN 38260
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