Jerry Moore

Jerry Lynn Moore, age 55, went to be with the His Lord on July 5, 2007 at Hospice of East Texas in Tyler, following a 6 year strong and courageous battle with cancer. A celebration of Jerry's life will be held Monday, July 9, 2007, at 2:00 pm at the Chapel of Green Acres Baptist Church with John Beard and Stuart Sumrall officiating. Burial will follow at Cathedral in the Pines under the direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home. Jerry was born in Dallas on June 16, 1952 to Carl and Faye Moore. He graduated from Richardson High School in 1970 and The University of Texas at Austin in 1974 with a major in Business. Jerry and his devoted wife, Chris, were married June 28, 1974, having just celebrated 33 years of marriage the day he entered Hospice. Jerry's greatest joy was his family. His life as a proud father began March 19, 1978 with the birth of his daughter, Randee and the birth of his son, Jayme, on November 16, 1981. His life was made complete with the birth of his two precious granddaughters, Karlyee Christine and Emma Jerilynne, who affectionately called him Poppie. Following graduation from UT, Jerry was employed by King Fennell and later by Federated Foods as Brookshire's Hy-Top representative. He joined Brookshire Grocery Company in 1982 serving as grocery merchandiser, a grocery buyer, and later as a General Merchandise Category Manager. And no matter how he felt he will always be remembered there for his positive attitude and whistling while he walked down the halls. Anyone who knew Jerry knew he was an avid sports enthusiast and a loyal Texas Longhorn fan. One of the highlights of his life was his opportunity, along with his son, to attend and see his Longhorns win the Rose Bowl in 2006. Throughout his life and especially during his battle with cancer, his friends and family will always remember him for his strong faith and walk with the Lord, his positive attitude, and his source of strength and inspiration. Jerry leaves behind a loving and devoted wife, Chris, treasured daughter and son-in-law, Randee and Randy Cheatham, a beloved son Jayme Moore, his precious granddaughters, Karlyee Moore and Emma Cheatham, father and mother, Carl and Faye Moore, brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Evelyn Moore, brother Carl Moore and companion Judy Walls, brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws, Matt and Pati Jones and Britt and Paula Jones, Nephew Noel Moore and fiancée, Joni Anderson, nephews, Jeremy Moore, Danny Moore, Brian Jones, and Matt Jones, nieces, Kim Reoh and Lyndsi Watson and several aunts and uncles. Pall Bearers are Jerry Billups, Mike Balfay, Mark Fogel, Rick Ellis, Kevin Santone, Perry Samples, Matt Jones, and Britt Jones. Honorary Pall Bearers are Carrie Turner, Wesley Blaylock, and the Brookshire Grocery Company Buyers: Jim McCarty, Sue Cross, George Pruett, LouAnn Wester, David Bjork, Danny McGee, Mark McCarty, Charlie Mauldin, Mike Peace, Dave Barnes, Jim White, and Richard Johnson. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. Sunday, July 8, 2007, at Stewart Family Funeral Home 7525 Old Jacksonville Hwy, Tyler, Texas 75703. Memorials in honor of Jerry Moore may be made to Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd, Tyler, TX, 75701. For more information or to express condolences, visit www.stewartfamilyfuneral.com.

Jerry Moore

June 16, 1952 - July 5, 2007