John E. Moore, 66, of Tenaha, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2016, in Longview.

 

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, October 27, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, October 29, 2016, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Keith Keele officiating.  Interment will follow at Old Tennessee Cemetery in Tenaha.

 

Mr. Moore was born March 22, 1950, to Murry Glenn Moore and Frances Mims Moore.  He was employed at Bruce Hardwood Floors as a Timber buyer for thirty years.  Following retirement, he spent eight years as director of maintenance at Tenaha ISD.  Mr. Moore served in the Tenaha Volunteer Fire Department and was part of the group who began running the first ambulance in Tenaha.  He also served as a Shelby County Reserved Deputy.  Mr. Moore loved his family and friends. He especially enjoyed spending time with his son and granddaughter.

 

He is survived by

Wife: Cathy Peddy Moore of Tenaha

 

Son: Scott A. Moore and wife, Deana, of White Oak

 

Granddaughter: Avery Moore of White Oak

 

Numerous nieces, nephews, and other family

 

A host of friends

 

Preceded in death by

Parents: Murry Glenn Moore and Frances Mims Moore

Special Uncle: Ezra Moore

Special Aunt: Olga Hughes