William Otto “Bill” Mooring

William Otto “Bill” Mooring, 90, died Thursday, May 12, 2016, in Amarillo.

Graveside services were held on Monday, May 16, 2016, in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon with Rev. Thacker Haynes, officiating.

Burial followed at Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.

Arrangements were under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Bill was born October 19, 1925, in Donley County to Edward Wallace and Goldie Estella Mooring. He married Nova Lee Barker on January 10, 1947, in Clarendon. Bill was a life-long resident of the Clarendon area in Donley county. He farmed for nearly all his life, and had a special love for the land which he called home in Donley county. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He suffered a serious illness during the war, and did not get to finish his enlistment. Bill was an avid sportsman. He enjoyed fishing, playing golf, and in his younger days was a good baseball player. He will be remembered for his inner spirit and his strength to take whatever life dealt and go forward with a positive attitude. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Clarendon.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, on April 27, 2013; 3 brothers, Herman, Bonnie Joe, and Arlis; and 2 sisters, Juanita Dickenson and Naoma Spann.

He is survived by 2 sons, Don Mooring and wife Kelli of Canyon, and David Mooring and wife Charlotte of New Braunfels; a sister, Genella Eads and husband Jack of Clarendon; 4 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; and 1 great great grandchild.

The family request memorials be sent to American Diabetes Association / 1701 North Beauregard Street / Alexandria, VA 22311.