RAY MOORE
Services were held for Ray Moore, 95, at Leonard and Marker Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Reverend Negiel Bigpond.
Mr. Moore was born on Fri. July 15, 1904, in Manes, MO, to John William and Mary Elizabeth (Delcoure) Moore. He died Friday, Nov 12, 1999, in Sapulpa.
He had lived in this area most of his life, having moved here with his family in a covered wagon when he was a young boy.
He was a farmer for most of his life and spent over 20 years also operating his own dairy business.
When he was able to find some spare time, he loved to spend some of it wolf hunting.
He is survived by his wife Tilla (Christian) Moore whom he married over 76 years ago on Sept. 2, 1923.
He also leaves two daughters, Edna and her husband, George Driscoll and Juanita Wilson, all of Liberty Mounds; one son, Ross and his wife, Mable Moore of Liberty Mounds; eight grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; 12 great great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, four brothers, two grandchildren; and two sons-in-law, Jimmy Tiger, Sr., and Gwin Wilson.
Casket bearers included Bob Kirk, J.D. Henson, J.B. Mize, Bill Dye, Clarence Driscoll and Ray Fitzpatrick.
Honorary bears were Raymond R. Jarvis, John D. Brown, Joe Mulkey and Jack Tuttle.
Music was provided by Cindy Foster and Neigiel Bigpond, Jr. Services by Leonard and Marker Funeral Home of Bixby.
