Retired University security guard Fred Moore, known as “Mr. Fred,” died Friday at the age of 74. He is remembered not only for his position at UNC, but also the cartoons that he drew for those he met.
Students, alumni and colleagues expressed their condolences on a Facebook post, made by alumna Charity Watkins, which announced his death in the "Overheard at UNC" Facebook group.
Watkins worked with Moore in Woollen Gym in 2006 while she completed her undergraduate degree. She continued to visit him during graduate school.
She said she remembers doing crossword puzzles with him, as well as hearing about the love he had for his family during their frequent conversations.
“He always had this smile on his face and he loved to tell jokes,” she said. “Every student that he encountered he welcomed with a warm heart and open arms.”
Even when Moore was not feeling his best, Watkins said he still exuded happiness and kindness toward everyone he met. The thing she remembers the most about him is how he always greeted everyone.
“He was someone who I think represented what students would want to feel coming to UNC and coming to a new campus,” she said. “He was that not only to students but to his coworkers.”
Watkins is not the only student Moore influenced during his time at UNC. Alumna Beth Williard met Moore while she worked at the front desk of the Student Recreation Center administrative office.
Over the three years she worked there, Williard shared conversations with him during his rounds on duty.
