John L. Moore, Jr., 79, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, formerly of Bolivar, TN passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019 at his home.
A native of Hardeman County, Tennessee, Mr. Moore was born Tuesday, July 30, 1940 to the late John Laughlin Moore and Amanda Kathleen Smalley Moore. He worked for American Airlines as a grounds crew member, clerk and mechanic for over 30 years prior to his retirement. He lived in Little Rock, Arkansas from 1964 to 1995 before moving to Hot Springs.
He was a 1959 graduate of Bolivar Central High School in Bolivar, TN and a 4 year veteran of the United States Navy. He married Mona Lumpkin Moore and they enjoyed 25 years together prior to her passing in 2014. Mr. Moore was a member of the Good Sam's Club (RV) and Antique Tractor Club and was Baptist in belief.
Survivors include three sister, Doris Luttrell Gibbons of Lakeland, TN, Jane Clark of Bolivar, TN and Sue Jaggars of Lakeland, TN; two brothers, James E. Moore (Jane) of Hot Springs, AR and Glen L. Moore (Karen) of Bolivar, TN; and a host of nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Barbara J. Chappel and Shirley Mathis.
Memorial contributions in his name may be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (www.stjude.org/donate).