John Moore
Mr. John Henry Moore was born August 15, 1939, in Meridian, MS; to George and Jessie Levata Moore. He was the only boy of seven children.
He confessed a belief in Christ at an early age and joined the Church of God in Meridian, MS.
John grew up on a farm near Marion, MS; where, as the only son, he learned all the tasks necessary for a farmer. This would help him in his future career.
He attended public school in Meridian until the 10th grade when he had to drop out to help run the farm.
John left home a few years later and moved to California. He worked many jobs, including landscaping. He returned to MS; for a brief period where he met and married Clarice Walker. They returned to CA; to this union four children were born.
In the '70s John and his family relocated to Meridian, MS; where he became a full-time carpenter.
After having a stroke in 2010, he moved to Carthage, MS; in 2011, where he remained until his death.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Jessie Leveta Moore, and three sisters, Nina Bell, Juanita Clark, and Marjorie Hall.
He leaves to mourn his passing three sisters, Barbara Jean Parker, CA; Clara Shack, VA; and Mattie Hopson, MO. Two special friends, Laverne Monroe and Willie Shack; four children, Janet, Patricia Lynn, John, Jr., Latrice, a host of grandchildren as well as relatives and friends
VISITATION: Friday, July 08, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
DATE OF SERVICE: Saturday, July 09, 2022, at 11:00 a.m.
PLACE OF SERVICE: Zion Hill A.M.E. Church, Carthage, MS.
INTERMENT: Mary Bethel Cemetery, Carthage, MS.
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Mr. John Henry Moore was born August 15, 1939, in Meridian, MS; to George and Jessie Levata Moore. He was the only boy of seven children.
He confessed a belief in Christ at an early age and joined the Church of God in Meridian, MS.
John grew up on a farm near Marion, MS; where, as the only son, he learned all the tasks necessary for a farmer. This would help him in his future career.
He attended public school in Meridian until the 10th grade when he had to drop out to help run the farm.
John left home a few years later and moved to California. He worked many jobs, including landscaping. He returned to MS; for a brief period where he met and married Clarice Walker. They returned to CA; to this union four children were born.
In the '70s John and his family relocated to Meridian, MS; where he became a full-time carpenter.
After having a stroke in 2010, he moved to Carthage, MS; in 2011, where he remained until his death.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Jessie Leveta Moore, and three sisters, Nina Bell, Juanita Clark, and Marjorie Hall.
He leaves to mourn his passing three sisters, Barbara Jean Parker, CA; Clara Shack, VA; and Mattie Hopson, MO. Two special friends, Laverne Monroe and Willie Shack; four children, Janet, Patricia Lynn, John, Jr., Latrice, a host of grandchildren as well as relatives and friends
VISITATION: Friday, July 08, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
DATE OF SERVICE: Saturday, July 09, 2022, at 11:00 a.m.
PLACE OF SERVICE: Zion Hill A.M.E. Church, Carthage, MS.
INTERMENT: Mary Bethel Cemetery, Carthage, MS.
Contributor 47423182
John Moore
Mr. John Henry Moore was born August 15, 1939, in Meridian, MS; to George and Jessie Levata Moore. He was the only boy of seven children.
He confessed a belief in Christ at an early age and joined the Church of God in Meridian, MS.
John grew up on a farm near Marion, MS; where, as the only son, he learned all the tasks necessary for a farmer. This would help him in his future career.
He attended public school in Meridian until the 10th grade when he had to drop out to help run the farm.
John left home a few years later and moved to California. He worked many jobs, including landscaping. He returned to MS; for a brief period where he met and married Clarice Walker. They returned to CA; to this union four children were born.
In the '70s John and his family relocated to Meridian, MS; where he became a full-time carpenter.
After having a stroke in 2010, he moved to Carthage, MS; in 2011, where he remained until his death.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Jessie Leveta Moore, and three sisters, Nina Bell, Juanita Clark, and Marjorie Hall.
He leaves to mourn his passing three sisters, Barbara Jean Parker, CA; Clara Shack, VA; and Mattie Hopson, MO. Two special friends, Laverne Monroe and Willie Shack; four children, Janet, Patricia Lynn, John, Jr., Latrice, a host of grandchildren as well as relatives and friends
VISITATION: Friday, July 08, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
DATE OF SERVICE: Saturday, July 09, 2022, at 11:00 a.m.
PLACE OF SERVICE: Zion Hill A.M.E. Church, Carthage, MS.
INTERMENT: Mary Bethel Cemetery, Carthage, MS.
Contributor 47423182
Mr. John Henry Moore was born August 15, 1939, in Meridian, MS; to George and Jessie Levata Moore. He was the only boy of seven children.
He confessed a belief in Christ at an early age and joined the Church of God in Meridian, MS.
John grew up on a farm near Marion, MS; where, as the only son, he learned all the tasks necessary for a farmer. This would help him in his future career.
He attended public school in Meridian until the 10th grade when he had to drop out to help run the farm.
John left home a few years later and moved to California. He worked many jobs, including landscaping. He returned to MS; for a brief period where he met and married Clarice Walker. They returned to CA; to this union four children were born.
In the '70s John and his family relocated to Meridian, MS; where he became a full-time carpenter.
After having a stroke in 2010, he moved to Carthage, MS; in 2011, where he remained until his death.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Jessie Leveta Moore, and three sisters, Nina Bell, Juanita Clark, and Marjorie Hall.
He leaves to mourn his passing three sisters, Barbara Jean Parker, CA; Clara Shack, VA; and Mattie Hopson, MO. Two special friends, Laverne Monroe and Willie Shack; four children, Janet, Patricia Lynn, John, Jr., Latrice, a host of grandchildren as well as relatives and friends
VISITATION: Friday, July 08, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
DATE OF SERVICE: Saturday, July 09, 2022, at 11:00 a.m.
PLACE OF SERVICE: Zion Hill A.M.E. Church, Carthage, MS.
INTERMENT: Mary Bethel Cemetery, Carthage, MS.
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