Richard (Bub) Moorer Jr., age 81, of Vineland, New Jersey, transitioned on Saturday, November 14, 2020 in his home. He was born July 15, 1939 in Orangeburg, South Carolina to the late Richard Moorer Sr. and Cora Green Moorer. He was previously a resident for many years in Newark and Bridgeton, New Jersey.

Richard was educated in South Carolina. During his life he worked in maintenance at a Nursing Home in Newark, New Jersey. For many years he worked at Otis Elevator as an Operator. Many employed him as a handyman to renovate their homes in Newark, Philadelphia, New Jersey and South Carolina whenever he was available.

He attended St. Augustine AME Zion Church in Bridgeton prior to his illness. His was gifted to play the guitar which was his passion. His love for music enhanced the service on many Sunday Mornings. He also had a special love for quartet gospel singing, especially the Soul Stirrers and Swan Silvertones.

Richard was definitely a family man. Many of his nieces and nephews looked up to him as a father figure with everyone calling him "Uncle Bub". He was known to give his advice (he always knew a better way) regarding life, relationships, cooking and most of all repairs. His words were "I can fix anything."

He leaves to cherish his memories his longtime companion and friend, Thelma Evans of Orange, NJ, three sisters, Williemae Latimore (caregiver), Vineland, NJ, Lorise Haynes and Mary Myers, Orangeburg, SC; one brother, Levi (Mary) Moorer, Columbia, S.C. and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

He was predeceased by his parents, wife, two sisters: Ruby Johnson, and Helen Glen and one brother, Bobby Moorer.