Warren Kirby Moore

Warren Kirby Moore, age 53, passed away Friday, January 29, 2021 at Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, TN, from complications of Juvenile Type I Diabetes. Kirby was a lifelong resident of Kingsport, TN, being born on May 31, 1967 at Holston Valley Community Hospital, graduating from Dobyns-Bennett High School, and attended East Tennessee State University. He was also a proud member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church. Kirby loved spending time at the family cabin on Watauga Lake. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, keeping a garden and watching football. Kirby had many friends and treated them to his homemade goodies. Kirby married his sweetheart, Patty Mitchell, in 1989; they were soulmates with a special bond and strong love. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, son, brother, son-in-law, and friend. Kirby was a giving person - kind, caring, fun to be around, and will be missed by all who knew him. Kirby is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Patty Mitchell Moore; his two sons, Hunter and Carson Moore; his parents, Ginger Roberts McKenzie and Bill (Kathy) Moore; his sister Vanessa Dawn Moore (Stephen) Bramble, and his mother-in-law Patsy Mitchell. He is also survived by cousins, a niece, nephews, great niece, great aunts and uncles and numerous close friends. Kirby was also preceded in death by his grandparents Virginia and Harry C. Roberts, Sr.; Eura and Felix Moore and his stepfather, Jerry W. McKenzie. The family would like to thank the numerous physicians, nurses and healthcare providers that cared for Kirby. A special thanks to the Bristol Regional Medical Center ICU physicians and staff for their compassionate care. There will be a celebration of life at a future date. Memorial gifts can be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 105 Westpark Drive, Suite 415, Brentwood, TN 37027 or to Hunger-First, 829 Myrtle Street, Kingsport, TN 37660. "Those we love, don't go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near. Still loved, still missed, and very dear." Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the Moore family.