J D Moore was born April 14, 1942, to Wiley Drennan Moore and Oma Lee Hales Moore, at their home in Telephone, Texas. He passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025 at his home and surrounded by his family. J D lived a full life of hard work, service to his Lord Jesus Christ, service to his family, and to his fellow man. He left an indelible mark on all who knew him. J D’s family were sharecroppers, he was born in the middle of the Great Depression, he lost his father at the age of eight years old, and at an early age, he worked hard to assist on the farm and help the family.
He attended High Prairie Elementary School, Bonham ISD, and he graduated from Honey Grove High school in 1950. He excelled as a baseball and basketball player. After J D graduated from high school, he moved to White Settlement, Texas. There he met and married the love of his life, Lina Gwen Lewis, on March 9, 1952, in White Settlement. They have been married 72 years. J D joined the Air Force in 1951, and he served during the Korean war. He achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant and was honorably discharged from the Air Force in 1955.
He moved his family to the Bells/Savoy, Texas area. J D and his wife Gwen were baptized into the Church of Christ in 1955 in Schertz, Texas. He has been a lifelong member of the Church of Christ, and he served as a Deacon, Elder, and Bible class teacher at the Savoy Church of Christ. His entire life he served his fellow man and helped everywhere he could. J D, along with Gwen, shared the gospel with many people. He loved the Lord, and he lived his faith. They visited and provided food and support for all members of their church.
J D had many businesses in occupations during his life. He was a farmer, rancher, electrician, rural mail carrier, real estate agent, and a TV repairman. J D served on the Savoy City Council for several years and he also served on the Savoy ISD school board as a board member, as well as president. J D assisted everyone on his route as he would use his four-wheel-drive truck to bring them into town from the muddy roads, he would give them assistance when they were sick or hurt. He held one of his customers, and his arms, as he laid dying after a farm accident.
There were so many other acts of kindness he performed for his customers, friends, and strangers as they are too numerous to mention. After 35 years, J D retired from the US Postal Service as a Rural Mail carrier. He then delivered meals on wheels for 30 years. He assisted all the senior citizens he served with meals, visits, and physical needs.
J D loved his family, and he provided very well for them. He assisted all his children and building their homes and other projects they might have. His family loved him dearly and they are all very proud of him and the Christian life he lived. Though our hearts ache with the void his absence has left, we find solace in the promise of a joyous reunion
J D, you always will be deeply loved. What we wouldn’t give for just one more day with you!
J D was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Oma Lee, Hales Moore Whited and by his father, Wiley Drennan Moore, and by his brother, William Drennan Moore.
He is survived by His loving and devoted wife, Gwen Lewis Moore; his beloved children, Beth Woodson and husband Darrell, Joel Moore and wife Cyndi, Tony Moore and wife Kim, Steven Moore and wife Jackie; grandchildren, Jeramie Moore and wife Jennifer, Justin Moore and wife Melanie, Jennifer Gentile, Jennilee Moore, Jocelyn Moore, Kelley Price and husband Shawn, Kristin Willingham, Tyler Moore and wife Katie, Robin Sweet (late husband Jeramie Sweet), Mindy Woodson and husband Bobby, Jay Moore and wife Sarah, Matt Moore and wife Phoebe, Maci Moore, and Cade Moore; also survived by 22 great grandchildren and numerous nephews, nieces and friends. Im lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Savoy Church of Christ.
The pallbearers will be Jeramie Moore, Justin Moore, Tyler Moore, Cade Moore, Shawn Price, Bobby Curtis, Jay Moore, Matt Moore. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 15, 2025 from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Mullican Little Funeral Home 754 State Hwy 56 E. Bells, Texas 75414. Funeral Services will be Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Northside Church of Christ 2020 N. Center Street Bonham, Texas 75418. Interment will follow at Sunnyside Cemetery in Savoy, Texas.
