SSG. John Moore, Sr.

John G. Moore, Sr., born August 4, 1946, to the union of Willie Emanuel and Elmira
Marie Moore. John is a native of Baytown and McNair, Texas. John attended elementary
and high school in Baytown, Texas.
Also known as SSG John Moore or childhood name, Little Moto.

John departed this life May 20, 2023, at home surrounded by his wife Yolanda Moore
and children. John was preceded in death by his parents Elmira & Willie Moore, several
siblings Fredrick Moore, Earlean Moore Geters, Earwin Moore, Debra Moore, Patrick
Moore West, Elizabeth Moore West, Larry Moore, Eddie Ann Francis, and
granddaughter Heaven Moore.
John gave his life to Christ at an early age. He resided in Texas City; Texas until God
called him home. John joined Christian Life Community Church, under the leadership of
Bishop DeWayne and First Lady Sonya Sherden.
John graduated from G. W. Carver High School in May of 1966. He enjoyed playing
football and running track for Carver High School. John also enjoyed couching Pop
Warner little league football. After high school, John joined the U. S. Army where he
served 16 years. The one thing he truly enjoyed was becoming a Sky Soldier
(paratrooper) with the 173 rd Airborne Brigade, 82 nd Airborne Division, 18 th Airborne
Corps, 2 nd Armored Division. He served two terms in Vietnam, one in Korea, 3.5 years
in Germany and many other duty stations. John was discharged from the military in
October 1976, with an honorable discharge. After service, John worked 5 years for the
VA Hospital, attended Lee College, Baytown and received his Industrial Electrician
license. Upon completion of school, he became Foreman for Dixie Plumbing Company
in Houston, Texas. He was a lover of woodworking and spent lots of time creating
canes, assorted items for pets, and various family and friends.
John moved to Texas City, Texas, met and married his loving wife, Yolanda L. Moore.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Yolanda, children, Keenan D. Moore,
Jyneane Moore-Henderson (Randall); John G. Moore, II, of Baytown, Texas. Evette
Alexander-Pitre (Bryon) of Beaumont, Texas, Ashley L. Etienne, and Robert W. Mayes
Jr. (Jasmine), all of Houston, Texas. His siblings include Wanda Moore of Baytown,
Texas, Geraldine Liggins of Houston, Texas, Garry Moore (Linda) of Dayton, Texas,
Pamela Moore of Grand Prairie, Texas. Gerald Wayne Moore (Marshell) of Louisiana;
Forest Ardoin (Elnora), Carl Moore (Sharon), Dora Moore of Barrett Station, Alvina
Ardoin (Gene), Mary Ann Terry, Doris Bell (Greg), Gertrude Roberson, Brenda G.
Roberson, and Kevin Moore of Barrett Station, Texas. John also leaves to cherish his
memory fourteen grandchildren and twenty-one great grandchildren. A host of nieces,
nephews, and other family members.

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