John Ross Moore, 89, of Siler City died Friday, March 22, 2019.
Mr. Moore was born in Chatham County on April 9, 1929, the son of Aaron Ralph and Emma Elizabeth (Burke) Moore. Ross was a veteran of the Korean War, a member of Oakley Baptist Church and had worked in the maintenance department of Townsends Poultry until he retired in 2007. He was preceded in death by his wives, Eunice Gilliland Moore, Madeline Smith Moore; his parents; and brother, Thomas Curtis Moore.
Ross is survived by son, Ricky L. Moore and wife Kimberly Holt Moore of Siler City; sister, Janice Keck and husband Rev. Womack Keck of Siler City; brother, Ted Moore and wife Willa of Bear Creek; grandsons, Dustin Tyler Moore and wife Tiffany Yates Moore of Liberty, Jordan Taylor Moore of Siler City; great-grandson, Nash Wilder Moore; and a very special friend, Linda C. Dorsett of Siler City.
The family received friends Sunday, March 24, 2019 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home. The funeral was held Monday, March 25, 2019 at 11a.m. at Oakley Baptist Church, with Dr. Jeff Johnson and Rev. Womack Keck officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
The family wishes to extend their heartfelt appreciation to caregivers Sarah Tucker and Betty Brewer for the love and dedication shown to Ross and his extended family.
Memorials may be made to Oakley Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 2300 Siler City-Glendon Road, Siler City, NC 27344.
Online condolences may be made at: www.pughfuneralhome.com.