"…I was born on February 23, 1948. In a wooden framed house in the backwoods
of Georgia. The morning was wet and rainy. The Doctor got stuck on the way to
deliver me. He walked for two miles until he finally arrived…."

And so began the life of Roy James Moore.

Roy was born February 23, 1948, in Bristol, GA, to Grady and Velma Watkins
Moore.  Growing up on the farm, he spent many years of his youth working in the
tobacco fields. He was known to tip a few cows here and there during his wilder
days and claims to have seen the Screven Ghost train. He met the love of his life,
Barbara Peeples on a school bus one morning. He proceeded to gain her attention
by throwing gum in her hair, starting a love story that continued for 53 years.
Barbara got the last of the gum out her hair just a few years ago. After high school,
Roy joined the Air Force and served with distinction in Vietnam. He was trained as
an aircraft maintenance mechanic working on C-123 aircraft. It was during that
time, the first of his children was born. Because of his service, he wasn't able to see
his first-born son, Roy Jr. until Roy Jr was 4 months old. Two more children were
born during his time in the Air Force, Kevin and Kimberly. Roy served a total of 9
years before leaving the service. He was employed for a while in civil service at
Naval Air station Jacksonville before embarking on a long career in restaurant
management.
He had lived in Kingsland most of his life, moving to St. Marys one year ago.  He was
a member of American Legion Post 0132 of St. Marys, Harriett's Bluff Baptist
Church and Friendship Baptist Church, and attended Lakewood Baptist Church.
He enjoyed traveling with his wife, Barbara, fishing, spoiling and adoring his
grandchildren, doted on all his little puppies, and was known as "Mr. Fixer", and was very
kind and generous. He was a huge influence on his grandchildren, teaching each of
them how to drive, farm, fish, and to be kind to others. He was always willing to
help anyone in need and would give the shirt off his back if it was necessary. Well
liked and respected in all his managerial jobs that included managing Hardee's,
Western Sizzlin Restaurants, and the Cisco Travel Plaza, he was a positive
influence on all who worked for him. His huge smile and warm and friendly
demeanor made him memorable to all who met him.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Barbara Moore; children, Roy Moore, Jr.
(Jessica), of Kingsland, Kevin Gene Moore(Shelley) of Kingsland, and Kimberly
Mojica (Ray), of St. Marys, a brother, Dennis Moore (Henrietta), sisters, Rachel
Marlene Halls (Don), of Pensacola, FL, and Geraldine Gibson (Steve) of Kingsland,
grandchildren, Sheldon O'Steen (Amber), Ciara O'Steen (Nate), Pamela Jordan
O'Steen, Elizabeth Moore, Makala Moore, Drew Moore, Kevin Moore, Jr.
(Brittany), Brianna Keene (Dylan), Ashley Mojica, and Emily Mojica, Great
grandchildren, Skye Walker Wilson, Lando Kal Wilson, Dean Carter O'Steen,
Landon Roy Keene, Teagan Moore, and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by eight siblings, Henry Moore, Preston
Moore, Troy Moore, Ovaline Moore, Maybelline Moore, Irene Norman, Rufus
Moore, and Rowland Moore.

Mark Moore, Donald Moore, Drew Moore, Jacob Kirkland, Curtis Moore, Clayton
Moore, Luke Moore, and Franklin Sheffield will serve as active pallbearers.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday February 24, 2022 at 3:00 pm with visitation starting at 2:00 pm. Burial will be held at Lawnwood Cemetery.

Allison Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.