Buried at Hillview Cemetery: Harold (Uncle Huck) was the son of James William "JW" Moore and Phebe (nee McNew) Moore. Huck married Alta Marie Cowley on July 22, 1933 in Farmington, MO. They had 3 children: Carolyn Marie (Mrs. Kruckeberg of Texas), Harold Lee "Buzz" Moore and Michael Lynn Moore.
See Huck's obituary at Mackley Genealogy web-site.
Huck had a varied background. He was a direct descendent of one of the oldest families in Farmington; he served on the Farmington City Council, and was a lieutenant in the Farmington City Police Auxiliary. To support his family he ran a small neighborhood grocery store, worked as an independent contractor specializing in remodeling and repairing homes throughout town, and was involved in other "entrepreneurial activities." When he needed something for his wife's Alta's birthday, he traded an old family mule with a florist he'd known for years for a dozen roses. Huck always said he "got the better end of the deal . . . that mule wasn't worth a darn."
Huck was the consummate small town story teller, sharing amusing exploits with the 'good ol' boys' over mid-day coffee at Pogue's Café (later renamed Plank Road Inn, now closed). Quiet, soft spoken, speaking slowly, Huck was the family arbiter. He practiced shuttle diplomacy, going to one "strong-willed sister" in town to listen to her complaints of the day, smoked a cigarette in silence, then he would drive his old pickup over to the other sister to repeat the performance of peace -- smoke another cigarette, then home. When Huck died, a rose was placed at his place at the "regulars' table" at Pogues, coffee cups turned upside down. He was missed.
View his father JW Moore's listing of Arthur, Harold, Ruth & Glendon in Farmington's public school in a 1924 record book: School Enrollment Recorder
Click on pictures to view narratives plus additional two (including the famous mule) under "View all images."
See Huck's obituary at Mackley Genealogy web-site.
Huck had a varied background. He was a direct descendent of one of the oldest families in Farmington; he served on the Farmington City Council, and was a lieutenant in the Farmington City Police Auxiliary. To support his family he ran a small neighborhood grocery store, worked as an independent contractor specializing in remodeling and repairing homes throughout town, and was involved in other "entrepreneurial activities." When he needed something for his wife's Alta's birthday, he traded an old family mule with a florist he'd known for years for a dozen roses. Huck always said he "got the better end of the deal . . . that mule wasn't worth a darn."
Huck was the consummate small town story teller, sharing amusing exploits with the 'good ol' boys' over mid-day coffee at Pogue's Café (later renamed Plank Road Inn, now closed). Quiet, soft spoken, speaking slowly, Huck was the family arbiter. He practiced shuttle diplomacy, going to one "strong-willed sister" in town to listen to her complaints of the day, smoked a cigarette in silence, then he would drive his old pickup over to the other sister to repeat the performance of peace -- smoke another cigarette, then home. When Huck died, a rose was placed at his place at the "regulars' table" at Pogues, coffee cups turned upside down. He was missed.
View his father JW Moore's listing of Arthur, Harold, Ruth & Glendon in Farmington's public school in a 1924 record book: School Enrollment Recorder
Click on pictures to view narratives plus additional two (including the famous mule) under "View all images."
Buried at Hillview Cemetery: Harold (Uncle Huck) was the son of James William "JW" Moore and Phebe (nee McNew) Moore. Huck married Alta Marie Cowley on July 22, 1933 in Farmington, MO. They had 3 children: Carolyn Marie (Mrs. Kruckeberg of Texas), Harold Lee "Buzz" Moore and Michael Lynn Moore.
See Huck's obituary at Mackley Genealogy web-site.
Huck had a varied background. He was a direct descendent of one of the oldest families in Farmington; he served on the Farmington City Council, and was a lieutenant in the Farmington City Police Auxiliary. To support his family he ran a small neighborhood grocery store, worked as an independent contractor specializing in remodeling and repairing homes throughout town, and was involved in other "entrepreneurial activities." When he needed something for his wife's Alta's birthday, he traded an old family mule with a florist he'd known for years for a dozen roses. Huck always said he "got the better end of the deal . . . that mule wasn't worth a darn."
Huck was the consummate small town story teller, sharing amusing exploits with the 'good ol' boys' over mid-day coffee at Pogue's Café (later renamed Plank Road Inn, now closed). Quiet, soft spoken, speaking slowly, Huck was the family arbiter. He practiced shuttle diplomacy, going to one "strong-willed sister" in town to listen to her complaints of the day, smoked a cigarette in silence, then he would drive his old pickup over to the other sister to repeat the performance of peace -- smoke another cigarette, then home. When Huck died, a rose was placed at his place at the "regulars' table" at Pogues, coffee cups turned upside down. He was missed.
View his father JW Moore's listing of Arthur, Harold, Ruth & Glendon in Farmington's public school in a 1924 record book: School Enrollment Recorder
Click on pictures to view narratives plus additional two (including the famous mule) under "View all images."
See Huck's obituary at Mackley Genealogy web-site.
Huck had a varied background. He was a direct descendent of one of the oldest families in Farmington; he served on the Farmington City Council, and was a lieutenant in the Farmington City Police Auxiliary. To support his family he ran a small neighborhood grocery store, worked as an independent contractor specializing in remodeling and repairing homes throughout town, and was involved in other "entrepreneurial activities." When he needed something for his wife's Alta's birthday, he traded an old family mule with a florist he'd known for years for a dozen roses. Huck always said he "got the better end of the deal . . . that mule wasn't worth a darn."
Huck was the consummate small town story teller, sharing amusing exploits with the 'good ol' boys' over mid-day coffee at Pogue's Café (later renamed Plank Road Inn, now closed). Quiet, soft spoken, speaking slowly, Huck was the family arbiter. He practiced shuttle diplomacy, going to one "strong-willed sister" in town to listen to her complaints of the day, smoked a cigarette in silence, then he would drive his old pickup over to the other sister to repeat the performance of peace -- smoke another cigarette, then home. When Huck died, a rose was placed at his place at the "regulars' table" at Pogues, coffee cups turned upside down. He was missed.
View his father JW Moore's listing of Arthur, Harold, Ruth & Glendon in Farmington's public school in a 1924 record book: School Enrollment Recorder
Click on pictures to view narratives plus additional two (including the famous mule) under "View all images."
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