Peter Templin Moorman

Peter Templin Moorman, Sr., departed his earthly home on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Rocky Mount Health & Rehab. He was born on Thursday, November 11, 1948, in Frankfort, Germany; the son of the late Ms. Minnie Hopkins Watson Moorman, who was Franklin County’s First Black School Supervisor.

Peter attended Lee M. Waid School and graduated in

1967. He was married to Josephine Casey Moorman

and to their union one son was born, Peter Templin Moorman, Jr.

Peter was the First Black Special Deputy Undercover Cop for Franklin County. He served his country in the U.S. Army as a Chemical Specialist 92 Delta stationed in Fort Detrick, Maryland and was honorably discharged in July 1971.

Peter’s life was full of Adventure, Challenges and Great Accomplishments. He spent several years in North Carolina and as a Veteran he was the program director at “Veterans Helping Veterans Heal” a nonprofit organization that helped Homeless and Recovering Veterans find jobs, housing and a better way of life. He had deep compassion and concern for his fellow comrades.

Upon his return to Franklin County, Peter gave his full devotion and life to Serving God. He was an active member of the Jerusalem Way of the Cross Church where he was faithful and fully dedicated until his health declined.

He leaves to celebrate his life, one son, P.T. Moorman, Jr., P.T.’s Mother Josephine Moorman, Rocky Mount, VA. Two Granddaughters, Hailee Mitchem and Olivia Mitchem of Jacksonville, Florida and One Great Grandson, Landon Starks also of Jacksonville, FL. A host of Family, Church Family and Other Relatives & Friends.

A Memorial Celebration will be held on Saturday, October 17th at 2:00 pm at the Jerusalem Way of the Cross Church of Christ, Inc., Pastor Bishop Cleive E. Adams, Jr.