James P. Moore's Obituary
James P. Moore, 75, of Decatur passed away on Monday, December 22, 2014 at St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by his family.
James was born on April 19, 1939 in Decatur, IL the son of John T. and Helen (Maedeker) Moore. He served his country proudly in the US Army and was a Real Estate Broker. He was a member of Ss. James &Patrick Parishes, Decatur Gun Club, NRA, ISRA, and Decatur Board of Realtors. He married Delores Dell Connours in 1967 at Decatur, IL. She preceded him in death on September 13, 2014.
Surviving are his son, Bryan Moore of Decatur; sister, Susanne (Jerry) Foster of Decatur; and sister-in-law, Vicki Connours of St. Louis, MO; three nieces, two nephews, and two great-nieces, and three great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and brother-in-law, William Connours.
Funeral Liturgy to celebrate James’ life will be 10:30 AM Saturday, December 27, 2014 in the Star of Hope Mausoleum at Graceland Cemetery with Rev. John Burnette officiating. Visitation will be 930 -1030 AM Saturday in the mausoleum. Burial will be in Fairlawn Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Ss. James & Patrick Parish.
The family of James P. Moore is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services honored provider of Veterans Funeral Care, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL. View the on line obituary and send condolences to the family at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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