Philip Dale Moore, age 96, lifelong resident of Wellington, passed away at his home on Friday, July 7, 2017. He was a retired insurance agent for New York Life.

Phil was born on November 9, 1920 in Wellington, KS to Clyde F. Moore and Nora M. (Braun) Moore. He was a graduate of Wellington High School and Southwestern College. He served in the Army Air Corp during World War II from 1942 – 1945.

He married Rheba M. Helm on September 5, 1940 in Newkirk, OK. She preceded him in death on July 5, 2008.

Phil enjoyed fishing and traveling in the RV with Rheba.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Rheba; son, J. Brandon Moore; four brothers; and three sisters.

Survivors include his children Mindy Byington of Park Hills, MO and Tim Robertson and his wife Sharron of Peabody, KS; four grandchildren; several great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Graveside Services will be held at the Belle Plaine Cemetery on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at 10:00 A.M.

Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday, July 14, 2017 from 1:00 - 8:00 P.M. Family will greet friends at the funeral home from 6:00-8:00 P.M.

Memorials have been established with the American Red Cross and the Avenue of Flags. Memorials can be mailed to or left at the funeral home.

Frank Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.