J.D. "Joe" Moore Obituary (1930

J. D. “Joe” Moore, 86, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2016, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. He was born in Prentiss County on February 10, 1930, to Carlee and Evie Hughes Moore. He was a retired auto parts store manager, and he was a member of Midway Baptist Church. Joe enjoyed gardening, working with engines, repairing anything with an engine problem, watching NASCAR, and helping his son-in-law with his farming and logging. In his younger years, he enjoyed stock car racing. He always wanted to be busy and useful. Funeral services will be at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, September 24, 2016, at the Booneville Funeral Home, with Bro. Robbie Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Blythe Chapel Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Delois Rogers Moore, whom he married on December 23, 1950; two daughters, JoAnn Farrar (Jim) of Tupelo, and Carla McKinney (Wayne) of Booneville; two sisters, Faye Kelso of Tupelo, and Patty Buse (Jerry Dale) of Mantachie; grandchildren, Shane Farrar of Ogden, Utah, Jennifer Farrar of Tupelo, Tamra Walendzik (John) of Olive Branch, Jonathan McKinney (Brandi) of Booneville, and Marsha Kiste (Rob) of Tupelo; fourteen great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Louise Chaffin. Pallbearers will be Jon McKinney, Rob Kiste, Jake Farrar, John Walendzik, Dray Thrasher, and Grant Walendzik. Visitation will be Saturday, September 24, 2016, at Booneville Funeral Home from 11:30 A.M. until service time. Condolences may be extended to the family at boonevillefuneralhome.net.