---Claude professed his faith in Christ at an early age and attended the Church of God (Holiness) near Monegaw, and later attended the same church in Appleton City.
---He was united in marriage to Jessie Lee Wilkerson June 19, 1937 in Appleton City and had three children, Charles, Jim and Sandra. Claude made his home in Appleton City and worked several years at the Leo Higgins Service station, and was later employed as a truck driver with Kissick Construction Company at Hickman Mills, MO until 1968.
---He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Hubert, and two sisters, Hazel and Russie Mae. Surviving him are his wife Jessie Lee of the home, two sons and their wives; Charles and Donna Moore of Appleton City, Jim and Lee Moore of Gladstone, Mo, one daughter and her husband, Sandra and Michael Cain of Vinita, OK, and a sister, Mrs. Waneta Allis of Appleton City, also, seven grandchildren; Jeff Moore, Dianne Veach, and Dana Moore, all of Appleton City, Mike Moore of Columbia, MO, Denise Moore of Grandview, MO and Michelle and Michael Cain, Jr. of Vinita, OK, two great-grandchildren, Amber and Chelsi Veach of Appleton City, several nieces and nephews, and a host of friends.
---A devoted husband and father, he found great pleasure in being with his family and friends. He also enjoyed gardening, being out of doors, and will always be remembered for his special wit and keen sense of humor.
---Those who knew Claude will recall the deep love and affection he had for children of all ages. He particularly cherished his grandchildren who occupied a special place in his heart.
---He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
---Funeral services for Claude Lee Moore, 69, were held Saturday, February 9, 1985, at 2:00 p.m. at the Eckhoff-Hill Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Avery officiating. Musical selections were rendered by Carol Avery, soloist and Mary Ann Crowder, organist. Casketbearers were Jeff Moore, Mike Moore, John Veach, Donnie Snyder, Gene Allis and James Allis. Interment was in the Appleton City Cemetery.
The Kansas City (MO) Star
February 7, 1985
Appleton City - Claude Lee Moore, 69, Appleton City, died Thursday at a hospital here. He was born in Monegaw Springs, Mo., and had lived in the Appleton City area most of his life. Mr. Moore was a construction worker and truck driver before he retired. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Jessie Lee Moore of the home; two sons, Charles Moore, Appleton City, and Jim Moore, Gladstone; a daughter, Mrs. Sandra Cain, Vinita, Okla.; a sister, Mrs. Waneta Allis, Appleton City; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Eckhoff-Hill Chapel, Appleton City; burial in the Appleton City Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at the chapel.
---Claude professed his faith in Christ at an early age and attended the Church of God (Holiness) near Monegaw, and later attended the same church in Appleton City.
---He was united in marriage to Jessie Lee Wilkerson June 19, 1937 in Appleton City and had three children, Charles, Jim and Sandra. Claude made his home in Appleton City and worked several years at the Leo Higgins Service station, and was later employed as a truck driver with Kissick Construction Company at Hickman Mills, MO until 1968.
---He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Hubert, and two sisters, Hazel and Russie Mae. Surviving him are his wife Jessie Lee of the home, two sons and their wives; Charles and Donna Moore of Appleton City, Jim and Lee Moore of Gladstone, Mo, one daughter and her husband, Sandra and Michael Cain of Vinita, OK, and a sister, Mrs. Waneta Allis of Appleton City, also, seven grandchildren; Jeff Moore, Dianne Veach, and Dana Moore, all of Appleton City, Mike Moore of Columbia, MO, Denise Moore of Grandview, MO and Michelle and Michael Cain, Jr. of Vinita, OK, two great-grandchildren, Amber and Chelsi Veach of Appleton City, several nieces and nephews, and a host of friends.
---A devoted husband and father, he found great pleasure in being with his family and friends. He also enjoyed gardening, being out of doors, and will always be remembered for his special wit and keen sense of humor.
---Those who knew Claude will recall the deep love and affection he had for children of all ages. He particularly cherished his grandchildren who occupied a special place in his heart.
---He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
---Funeral services for Claude Lee Moore, 69, were held Saturday, February 9, 1985, at 2:00 p.m. at the Eckhoff-Hill Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Avery officiating. Musical selections were rendered by Carol Avery, soloist and Mary Ann Crowder, organist. Casketbearers were Jeff Moore, Mike Moore, John Veach, Donnie Snyder, Gene Allis and James Allis. Interment was in the Appleton City Cemetery.
The Kansas City (MO) Star
February 7, 1985
Appleton City - Claude Lee Moore, 69, Appleton City, died Thursday at a hospital here. He was born in Monegaw Springs, Mo., and had lived in the Appleton City area most of his life. Mr. Moore was a construction worker and truck driver before he retired. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Jessie Lee Moore of the home; two sons, Charles Moore, Appleton City, and Jim Moore, Gladstone; a daughter, Mrs. Sandra Cain, Vinita, Okla.; a sister, Mrs. Waneta Allis, Appleton City; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Eckhoff-Hill Chapel, Appleton City; burial in the Appleton City Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at the chapel.
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