Jack Moore

Jack Moore, age 73 of Purcell, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at the Norman Regional Healthplex. James William Moore Jr. was born August 28, 1943 in Washington, OK, the oldest of 6 children born to James William and Lucy Wynona (Booth) Moore. He was raised in Washington and attended school there, graduating in 1961. Jack then attended Cameron University for a couple of years before moving on to Oklahoma State University, where he earned a Bachelor's of Agricultural Economics. While in school, Jack married Peggy Wyatt. He then began working for the FHA (Farmers Home Administration) only to be drafted into the United States Army a short time later. While in the service, he worked as a Medic while stationed in New York City. At the time, this Oklahoma boy drove a Volkswagen beetle all over New York City, and he and Peggy stayed busy spreading the Gospel while planting churches. After his discharge, Jack returned home to Oklahoma, and resumed his career with the FHA. He and Peggy made their home in Chandler, where together they welcomed 2 children, a daughter, Kelly, and a son, Paul. In the summer of 1971, Jack returned home to Washington and became partners with his dad in the family business, Moore Dairy. Farming was always a big part of his life, and he continued to do so until his passing. He was a Board Member of Chisholm Trail Farm Credit for nearly 25 years. Jack loved anything and everything to do with horses. For years he collected Western Horseman magazines. He read every edition and then stored them away in case he needed one. Jack loved to read and was especially interested in Oklahoma and Western history. He loved to travel, and he looked forward to an annual trip in September to Colorado, herding livestock with his friend Gilbert. Jack later married Nelda Moore Gray and two families became one. Together, they traveled and spent countless hours chasing their grandchildren, while hardly ever missing a school event or a ball game. Jack was a family man first. He cherished his family. He was a longtime member of Union Hill Baptist Church. Jack was a man of great faith, a true cowboy, and a good friend to many! He will be dearly missed! He was preceded in death by: His first wife, Peggy Moore, His parents, James and Lucy Moore. Two brothers-in-law, Charles "Skip" Palmer and Wyman Cheek; Jack leaves behind: His wife, Nelda Moore, of the home; Children, Kelly Riley and husband James of Washington, Paul Moore and wife Stacy of Washington and Amy Gray of Purcell; Sisters, Sue Palmer of Washington, Judy Cheek of Purcell, Jan Valouch and husband Rex of Norman; Brothers, Randy Moore and wife LuGlena of Washington and David Moore and wife Holly of Washington; 6 grandchildren, Brody and Sutton Moore, Garrett and Chance Riley and Haley and Josie Kretchmar and a host of other family and friends. A Celebration of Jack's life has been scheduled for 10:00 A.M. Friday, April 21, 2017, at Union Hill Baptist Church, west of Purcell. Arrangements are by Wilson-Little Funeral Home in Purcell.

Jack Moore

August 28, 1943 - April 18, 2017