Richard Lee Moore

Richard Moore passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024, in Tyler. Richard and his identical twin brother were born February 1, 1951, in Ft. Worth at the Volunteers of America Orphanage and was immediately adopted by Burton Ross Moore and Wardine Moore. Richard graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 1973 with a degree in business. He obtained his law degree in 1979 from Texas Tech University, following in the footsteps of his beloved parents, both of whom were Tech graduates. After graduation, Richard took a job at a civil law firm in Midland, but quickly learned that civil law was not for him. He moved on to the district attorney's office in Plainview and in 1981 he was elected the District Attorney for Hale & Swisher Counties. He knew he had found his calling. In 1982 Richard was brought to Smith County to serve as First Assistant Prosecutor to newly elected DA, Jack Skeen. Three years later, the US Attorney’s Office in Tyler recruited Richard to serve as a federal prosecutor focusing mainly on Organized Crime and Drug Enforcement, a position he would hold for the next 35 years. Richard retired in 2017 and immersed himself in the study of US and Texas history. Richard was married to the love of his life, Pamela Walters, for 30 years. Throughout their life together, they enjoyed family, friends, travel, and engaging conversations on the patio. Pamela and Richard were bound by their mutual love for animals and shared their lives with many wonderful dogs, which Richard considered their four-legged children. Richard's pride and joy was his beautiful daughter Kelsey Moore. Kelsey, an alum of All Saints and Baylor, made him beam with fatherly adoration for this smart, accomplished and kind young woman. Richard also took great pride in Pamela’s daughter Monica Tenant, and cherished his two granddaughters, Riley and Cambridge, enjoying their conversations and company. Richard had a quick wit, a supreme confidence and humor, and to the delight of all who knew him, loved to tell long stories. He was kind, caring and had a heart for the underdog. He spoke his mind, cared for people, and was highly respected by his colleagues. He was beloved by the many victims of crimes he represented through the years, and continues to receive cards of appreciation and love long after those responsible were brought to justice. Nothing brought him greater joy than to know how he positively impacted victim's lives. Richard was a fine man who will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Honorary Pallbearers are Lee Ferrell, Ken Keener, Pat Boland, Billy Hall, Dane Smith, Bob Martin, and Buck Files. Memorial services for Richard Lee Moore, 73, of Tyler will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Stewart Family Funeral Home with M. L. Agnew officiating under the direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home. Visitation is scheduled one hour prior to service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Tyler Rotary Foundation.

Richard Lee Moore

February 1, 1951 - July 9, 2024