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Leon Moore passed away on December 2, 2012. Less than 2 months ago
he celebrated his 50th wedding anniversary with Linda Nunally Moore
surrounded by family. He is the father of Paige (Kevin) Collier and
Shane Moore; grandfather of Jacob, Chloe, Gracie, Noah & Lucas Leon
Collier. He is the son of Calvin B. Moore and the late Rozella
Moore. He is also survived by brother, Calvin Dale (Edith) Moore and
Mitzi Moore. Preceded in death by sister, Cindy (Pete) Fincher. Mr.
Moore's lifetime impact on Sumner County has been significant. Not
only was he a huge success in several businesses, but his work
touched the lives of many people providing jobs and beautiful places
to enjoy and live. Above all he was generous. He started in the car
dealership business with Moore Motors which later evolved into North
Lake Auto Mall. He created Gulf Coast Development company building
hundreds of construction projects throughout the southeast. He
brought back from ruins Nashville's Union Station to create a grand
hotel. He loved flying and owned several aircraft over his flying
career. He owned and franchised Shoney's Inns through ShoLodge,
which he took public in 1992, developing dozens of hotel properties.
As a residential real estate developer he completed Blue Ridge and
Indian Hills subdivisions in Hendersonville as well as Fairvue
Plantation and started Foxland Harbor in Gallatin. He built two of
the most beautiful golf courses that many of us enjoy every week. He
created the Fairvue Club where so many good memories have been
enjoyed. Mr. Moore spent the last few years living in the famed
Fairvue mansion built in 1832 and renovated by Mr. & Mrs. Moore.
Most of all Leon loved his family, naming several streets and
features of his projects after his grandchildren. |
