Garnett St. Clair Moore (September 9, 1914 – July 25, 1984) was an American politician and lawyer from Virginia. He served as a member of the

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from 1954 to 1971.

Early life and education

Garnett St. Clair Moore was born on September 9, 1914, to Lelia (née Mahady) and Damon St. Clair Moore, in

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. His grandfather was a magistrate. He attended Max Meadows High School. He attended the

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. In 1933, Moore moved to Pulaski and worked at Coleman Furniture. He then worked several jobs there, including at the Virginia Maid Hosiery Mills. He also played semi-professional

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in the summer. In 1943, he joined the

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. During

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, he was involved in shore patrol. He left the Navy in 1946. He earned a

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from the

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in 1948.

Career

In 1948, Moore moved back to Pulaski and practiced law there. He became the town's attorney the same year. He served in that role for 35 years. He also became town attorney for

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and served in that role until his death. Moore was a Democrat. He served in the

from 1954 to 1971. He was chairman of the courts of justice committee from 1966 to 1971. In 1971, he lost his bid for re-election to

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and returned to practicing law.

Personal life

Moore married Virginia Kathleen Kersey on October 29, 1936. They had a son, Barry St. Clair. Moore was a member of First United Methodist Church. Moore died on July 25, 1984, at Community Hospital of Roanoke Valley in Roanoke. He was buried in Shiloh Cemetery in Pulaski County.

References

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