On Saturday, November 14th, 2015, the Lord called Jack R. Moore home and said job well done.  Jack was born on July 15, 1934, in Stokes County to James Henry & Frances Magdaline Boles Moore.  Born into a farming family, he was the youngest of 6 and has always been a hard worker.  Jack was educated in both Stokes and Forsyth Counties.

While living in Rural Hall, Jack met the love of his life Betty Cecile.  They were married in Chester, SC on March 7, 1954 and have been inseparable ever since.    Jack began his career in the grading business with Bodford Brothers Construction in the late 1950’s.  In 1970, he and Betty struck out on their own founding Jack R Moore Grading Company Inc.   Through his years in the grading business he has worked for various home builders and developers, made many friends and earned respect from all those who knew him.

When not working or tinkering on equipment, Jack enjoyed watching NASCAR races including many trips to Daytona Speedweeks over the years, watching and listening to Bluegrass & Gospel music , trips to the mountains and enjoying time with his family.  To him and Betty their family were their crown jewels that they truly treasured and family always came first and foremost. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, siblings: Lema Crews, Harden O (Rutt) Moore, Ella Mae Myers; and son Jack R Moore Jr.  He is survived by his wife of 61 years of the home, Betty C Moore.  Children: Teresa (Van) Shelton (Tobaccoville), Jason Moore (Angela Childress)(Tobaccoville).  Grandchildren: Heather Shelton, Stephen Andrew (Alexa) Shelton, and Jacob Moore.  One very special little great granddaughter: Abigail Shelton.  Siblings: James W (Shorty) Moore and Dora Lee Shouse.  Special sister in law Shirley Horton and nephew Tim Horton.  Many friends and associates.

Visitation will be held at Huff Funeral Home of East Bend on Tuesday, November 17th from 6:00-8:00pm.  Funeral service conducted by Brother Tommy Holder will be held Wednesday, November 18th at Huff Funeral Home at 2:00pm with burial following at Rural Hall Memorial Park in Rural Hall.  The family is accepting flowers in memorial.

The family is grateful to his nurse from Advanced Home Healthcare, Dee Dee Dykes and physical therapist Kathylyn Barnhill and Occupational Therapist Allison Hobbs.  And a very special friend Beth Smith (Bethalou).

Huff Funeral Home is respectfully serving the Moore family. 

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