Franklin - Kenneth Handy Moore, 36, left us on January 12, 2018. He was born on January 27, 1981 in Richmond, Va. to Patricia H. Bass, and Handy G. Moore. He graduated from Franklin High School and the Governor's School for the Arts. He went on to Virginia Commonwealth University and earned a BA in Fine Arts. At the time of his death, he was a graduate student at Mary Washington University.

He was preceded in death by his stepfather, David A. Bass, an infant sister, Meredith N. Moore, his maternal grandfather Bert E. Hall, Jr. and his paternal grandparents, Handy and Frances Moore.

He is survived by his mother, Patti Bass, his father, Handy Gail Moore, his maternal grandmother, Nance A. Hall, his sister Kathleen (Katie) Moore, his nephew Ashton Moore, his aunts, Margie H. Gillum, Jackie H. Updike (Kyle), Lori A. Hall, Carrie H. Duckwall (Thomas), Thomas Hall (Shubie), Chris Hall, Peter Hall (Leanne), a special "aunt" Sandy Holloman and family friend Carlos Ferrerias. He is also survived by numerous loving cousins.

Kenneth was a prolific artist. He had several one man exhibits and had works shown in the Chrysler Museum (Portsmouth) and Art First Gallery (Fredericksburg) as well as in Richmond, Va. He loved to read and enjoyed music.

A Catholic Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated by Father Charles Saglio and will be held at the St. Jude Catholic Church, 1014 Clay Street, Franklin, VA. on Monday, January 22 ^nd at 2 o'clock pm. A private interment will be held at a later date.

Wright Funeral Home is handling the arrangements and condolences can be left at www.wrightfuneralhome.org