James Joe Moore, 92, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022. Visitation with family will be held Friday, August 5th, 2022 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Heartland Funeral Home in Early. Funeral Service will be Saturday, August 6th, 2022 at 9:00 AM at Heartland Funeral Home in Early with interment to follow at Greenleaf Cemetery.
James was born November 10, 1929 in Watseka, Illinois to Jim and Roxie Moore. He married Mary Bell on April 6, 1963 and they began a life together. Joe enjoyed fishing, bird watching and watching westerns. He loved spending time with his family and especially enjoyed a plate of BBQ ribs. Joe couldn’t pass up a game of dominoes with his grandson. He loved his daughter, Mary, more than anything. Grandpa Joe was a devout Christian and served Jesus with a helpful heart. He was a member of May First Baptist Church for almost 40 years and served as a deacon.
Joe is survived by his daughter, Mary Stanley of Brownwood, TX; sisters, Belle Smith of Fresno, CA and Eva Faulkner of Vancouver, WA; brothers, Delmar Moore of Oregon, Owen Moore of Utah and Elmar Moore of Arkansas; 5 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cherished friends.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Roxie Moore; his wife, Mary Bell Moore; sister, Alma June German.
Condolences, memories and tributes can be offered to the family online at heartlandfuneralhome.net.
