Dan K. Moore
1906–1986 (age 80)
Politician
Biography
Dan K. Moore (1906–1986) served North Carolina as a jurist and statesman, rising from a respected law practice to the Superior Court bench before being elected governor in 1964. During his four-year tenure he steered the state through a period of measured progress, emphasizing fairness in the justice system and steady support for education while maintaining an even hand amid the social changes of the era.
After leaving the executive office he returned to private law practice and continued to offer mentorship to young attorneys, while staying active in civic and charitable causes that reflected his belief in public service. Friends and constituents remember him for his integrity and calm leadership, and his memory rests at Historic Oakwood Cemetery among other Tar Heel luminaries.