John Bernard Moore (1925-2008)

Obituary
The Columbus Dispatch, Friday, April 11, 2008:

MOORE

John Bernard Moore, age 82, of Columbus, Oh., went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 9, 2008, after a long battle with cancer.

Born October 27, 1925, to John L. and Jessie (Williams) (Dude) Moore. He is preceded in death by his parents, step-mother Opal (Mitchell) Moore, wife Janet Margaret (Peck) Moore, sons Bernard Lance and Vincent Alan, brother Hollis V. "Dede" Moore, sisters Deloris Joan "Sweet Sissy" Moore and Thelma Jean Moore, paternal grandfather Monzona "Mon" Moore, grandmother Louisa Moore, maternal grandfather Jesse Williams, grandmother Nellie (Fulks) Williams, sister-in-law Janet Leighoris (Watt) (Saffie) Moore, brother-in-law Warren G. Null.

Survived by son, Michael Wayne Moore, his wife, Janet (Grant) Moore and their daughters, Adrea Marie (Moore) Bailey and Hope Elizabeth Moore; son, Brian Patrick Moore, his first wife, Karen (Capps) Dykes and their son, Jason and daughter, Brittany and second wife, Rebecca (Mangus) Moore and their daughter, Samantha Lynn; Vincent's wife, Michelle (Jordan) Moore and their children, Aaron and Tiffany; Lance's wife, Roberta (Roberts) Moore and their children, Gina, John, Chris, Matt, Heather and Jennifer; sister, Hilda "Hid" Pauline (Moore) Null; brother, Harold E. "Hoot" Moore ; sister-in-law, Patricia Ann "Patty" (Blankenship) Moore; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; very special friends, Rita Mary Devoe and her children, Howard, Scott and Phillp, Camily "Corky" Hayes and her daughter, Deborah and her son, Andrew; and three loving cats, Fuzz Nuts, Jerry and Big Smoke.

Special thanks to Matt Moore and Kelly Hayes and Ohio Health Hospice who made it possible for John to be home, at the time of his passing. John helped many by giving them a temporary home with him and was loved by all. He graduated from Rome High School and later attended a plastic technician school in Cleveland, Oh. John a Seaman 1st Class, was a WW II Navy veteran serving aboard the attack aircraft carrier USS Manila Bay CVE-61, a ship receiving 8 battle stars fighting the Japanese in the Pacific. He enjoyed boxing onboard and was recommended for Golden Gloves participation. John was honorably discharged on February 23, 1946. He enjoyed bowling, dancing, bluegrass music, George Jones and Tammy Wynette, playing the lottery, had a green thumb, and made a mean batch of peanut butter fudge. John was a wonderful father, grandfather and friend. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Family will receive friends 3-5 p.m. Saturday, April 12, 2008, in the LONG FUNERAL HOME, 5528 Cleveland Avenue (one block south of SR 161), where a Memorial Service will follow at 5 p.m. Rev. Leo Edwards officiating. Graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, April 13, 2008, at Miller Memorial Gardens, Miller, Oh. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Ohio Health Hospice, 3595 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Oh. 43214.