Charles Jenkins Moore

Charles Moore

Charles Jenkins Moore, 90, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born on May 28, 1936, in Miami, Florida, Charles spent the formative years of his life in New Jersey, where he developed a deep connection to the Jersey Shore and built lifelong friendships. He was proud of his Hawaiian heritage through his father and carried that connection with him throughout his life.

Charles treasured his family. He found his greatest joy in the people he loved and valued the time spent with his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family, and friends. His quiet strength, steady presence, and unwavering devotion to those closest to him will be remembered by all who knew him.

One of Charles’s greatest sources of pride was serving 22 seasons as a lifeguard with the Atlantic City Beach Patrol (ACBP) in Atlantic City, New Jersey. During his years on the Beach Patrol, he was credited with numerous lifesaving rescues and earned the respect and admiration of his fellow lifeguards. The camaraderie, discipline, and traditions of the ACBP remained an important part of his life.

Charles was a longtime member of the Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers (OCAW, PACE, United Steelworkers) union. He devoted his professional career to serving working men and women as an International Union Representative. Throughout his career, he received numerous awards and recognitions in appreciation of his dedication, leadership, and service to the labor movement.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Marguerite Lillian (Hasson) Moore and Charles Kekuhaupio Moa (Moore); his sister, Laura Mae; his son, Charles; and his wife, Linda Sue Moore.

He is survived by his children: Deborah (Dave) Manning, Marguerite Pohlig, Charlotte Holloway, Brenda (Joe) Randour-Stickel, Kathleen (Doug Wilson) Anderson, and John (Kelli) Moore; his nieces and nephew, Laurie Pumphrey, Charlie Pumphrey, and Pamela Stanhope; his stepchildren, Jennifer (Carl) Miles-Quist and John (Jodi) Miles; his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; extended family; and many dear friends.

The family extends its heartfelt gratitude to the caregivers and hospice team whose compassion and kindness brought comfort during his final days.

Charles’s legacy lives on in the family he loved, the friendships he cherished, the lives he protected, and the workers he faithfully represented. He will be deeply missed, lovingly remembered, and never forgotten.

In accordance with Charles’s wishes, he will receive an Atlantic City Beach Patrol (ACBP) lifeguard interment ceremony and be laid to rest at Zion Cemetery in Bargaintown, New Jersey, beside his family. In keeping with his deep pride in his Hawaiian heritage, a private family ceremony will also be held in Hawaii, where a portion of his ashes will be returned to the waters that reflected his ancestral roots.

memorial service

Celebration of Life - Charles Moore

August 23, 2026

Jimmy's Food & Drink 1132 County Rd E E, Vadnais Heights, MN 55110, USA

A Celebration of Life for family, friends, and colleagues will be held on Sunday, August 23, 2026, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Jimmy’s Event Center, 1132 County Road E, Vadnais Heights, Minnesota, in the Vadnais Room.

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Crescent Tide Cremation Services