W. Carl Moran
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W. Carl Moran passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on April 11 in York, PA.
Mr. Moran was a native of Augusta, GA.
He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Sally, whom he met as a teenager in Sunday
school at St. John Methodist Church. He is also survived by a son, M. Holt Moran (Barbara) of
Aiken, SC, a daughter, Elinor Zito (Jim) of York, PA, and daughter-in-law Martha (Warren) of
Eugene, OR. He was predeceased by two sons, Warren Carl Moran Jr. and Edward Elliott
Moran II. He is also survived by seven grandchildren: Edward Elliott Moran III, John Moran, Erin
Moran, Travis Moran, Julie Moran, Elizabeth Zito, and Allison Zito, and three
great-grandchildren.
He was a graduate of the University of Georgia and spent 34 years with the DuPont Company.
After retiring, he formed Moran & Associates Personnel Consultants.
One of the most rewarding things he did in retirement was research and publish the book Mercy
at Mercersburg, the previously untold story of the life and death of one of Jeb Stuart's
cavalrymen.
Mr. Moran was a lifelong devoted member of the Methodist Church, and often reflected that he
was indebted to the pastors and friends he encountered throughout his journey in the faith. After
the September 11th attacks of 2001, the United Methodist Church sent him among a group of
Stephen Ministers to counsel people affected by the tragedies. He also served as a
Scoutmaster, choir member, and lay leader in the church. He was formerly Chairman of
Peninsula United Methodist Homes, and was active with The Salvation Army and the
Neighborhood House.
There will be a graveside service at Westover Memorial Park in Augusta, GA on May 1, 2021 at
11:00 AM. Memorial donations may be made to The United Methodist Committee on Relief
(UMCOR), c/o Asbury United Methodist Church 340 E. Market St. York, PA 17403.