Robert was born April 8, 1938 to William Grady Moore and Sara Silvey Moore in rural Carroll County Georgia. Some would have termed these the "hard" years but to Robert they were the years he would have gladly relived many times over.  He had a deep fondness for and was strongly connected to his west Georgia roots and always considered Whitesburg to be his true home regardless of where life took him. Robert was grateful to have grown up surrounded by his parents, his younger sister Sylvia, who he loved dearly and was most often on the receiving end of his practical jokes, and generations of relatives including dozens of cousins he considered best friends. His childhood memories were so dear to his heart and the core of who he was that he wrote two memoir style books detailing what life was like for him and his family during the 1930s and onward into his young adulthood. His memory for detail was remarkable, and he would repeat many of the tales years later to his children and grandchildren.

Many of his stories detail his early education, and these were significant because Robert was a life-long learner. Upon completion of his early years at Whitesburg School he made the brave decision to transfer and attend his last year of high school 20 minutes away in Carrollton. He always knew college was in his future and he needed additional math and science courses to apply. This decision proved successful as Robert went on to ultimately pursue advanced degrees in engineering  going from West Georgia College to Georgia Tech and in later years graduate work at University of Tennessee. His friends and family can attest that he always had a book in his hands when others may have been exploring other activities. He used to tell his children that his mother was the one who instilled this value in him, and she lead by example.

Robert used his engineering degree to establish a successful career where the majority of his time was spent working at J.M. Huber Corporation as an Engineering Manager. His work ethic and dedication to excellence gained him a reputation of high esteem in the company. He considered many of his coworkers to be "family" and still connected with them many years after retirement. He always gave work his best effort and his family can affirm that he never ever complained about his job but rather was grateful for the opportunity to work and be of service.  In his later years he still carried his Huber business card in his wallet as a testament to his pride in the company and the projects he was able to complete over the years. Robert's work ethic was surely due in part to the labor he did growing up on a rural farm. He would tell his children that his father Bill (Papa) was the hardest worker he ever knew and could fix anything. This was Robert's role model along with his beloved mother Sara (Nana).

Robert was blessed to have two long lasting and loving marriages. He is preceded in death by his wife of 29 years, Donna Standefer Moore. Donna and Robert spent many years taking road trips to the western parts of the United States; Robert was nostalgic and collected memorabilia related to Route 66. Additionally, they also spent many precious years vacationing at their second home in Panama City Beach, Florida. Robert had developed a love of PCB from memories of early but rare family vacations there.

Robert is preceded in death by his first wife of 25 years, Diane Dellinger Moore. Robert and Diane spent majority of their years in east Tennessee raising their two children and enjoying the beauty of the area. Robert especially loved the Tellico area and its remote tranquility. He spent his spare time gardening, going to the cabin he built by hand, riding motorcycles through the mountains, and building lifelong friendships along the way. Anyone who knew Robert, however, would attest that his two favorite pastimes were running and working on his vintage cars. Robert ran the Peachtree Road Race year after year. In his down time, he would spend hours on his 1967 MGB or his 1950 Chevy truck.

Robert was a quiet, reserved man but possessed a strong will and determination as well as a connection to his family and friends that was a bond like no other. Even though he kept to himself a majority, if he considered you a friend, you were a friend indeed. For this reason, he will be greatly missed. He is survived by his children Kathryn Murray (Shawn) and John Grady Moore (Sasha). He is also survived by his step children Gary Williams and Lisa Shainker (Russell) as well as his grandchildren and step grandchildren and a great granddaughter (due July 2024).