99, died on May 25, 2021, in his home in Jacksonville, FL.
Beloved husband of the late Margaret “Bockie” Moore, son of late Anderson Wilbur Moore and Marie Wallberg Moore, brother to Mildred Stone (TX), and Pat McCain (NY), and father to Margaret Rae Morgan (MN), the late Karen Sieger, and Susan Ann Jeffers (GA), grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great grandfather to 26.
Mr. Moore was a graduate of Webster Groves High School. After graduation, he enlisted in the National Guard and attended classes at University of South Carolina in Columbia as part of the ASTP program. He served as a radio operator during World War II, in General Patton’s Third Army. He fought in the D-Day Invasion, Battle of the Bulge, Battle of Brest, Battle of Saint-Lo and Crossing of the Rhine. After serving the country for more than 5 years, Mr. Moore returned home and took a job as an engineer with the Bell System and worked there for 35 years.
He was a member of the Scottish Rite, and participated in the Royal Order of the Jesters, and was a member of the St. Louis Pioneers.
In retirement, he became a qualified clock maker for 15 years making over 104 clocks, taught guitar electronics at Midwest Guitar School and made 75 guitars. He was a jazz drummer and especially enjoyed playing drums in two bands that he organized until he was 97.
He was a member of Bethesda Evangelical Church in St. Louis, Missouri.
There will be a viewing on June 20th from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Kutis South County Chapel 5255 Lemay Ferry 63129 and a service on June 21st at 11:30 a.m. at Kutis Funeral Home with final internment at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery with military honors. Donations can be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 4400 Clayton Ave., St. Louis, 63110.
Ray was a kind and gentle soul and was a true “gentle man” . He was one of the last original homeowners at Glenmont Court … I will miss seeing him get his mail and watch him as he walked “tall and straight” back home. It was a true pleasure knowing him as a neighbor …. My sympathy to his entire family … God Bless His Soul
Ray was a good friend of mine. We were in the Patrol together. He always made me feel welcomed . I certainly enjoyed his company and will remember his positive attitude. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. God bless.
Ray was a great friend and brother. We had a common interest in clocks and he ended up giving me two of them when he was trying to “get rid of stuff”. We were in Shriner groups together an I loved to visit with Ray and listen to his stories.
Ray was a true gentleman in every respect of the word and I enjoyed every opportunity to spend time with him. One of his many talents (and there were many) was telling funny and interesting stories about times gone by in the Shrine or Service where most often the funny part was at his expense. I don’t remember ever seeing Ray looking less than dapper or without a smile on his face and know that he will be remembered fondly and missed dearly by all who knew him. What a guy!
Ray Moore personified the “THE HERO CODE”
“LESSONS LEARNED FROM LIVES WELL LIVED”
1. I will always strive to be COURAGEOUS: to take one step forward as I confront my fears.
2. I will work to be HUMBLE; to recognize the limits of my intellect, my understanding and my power.
3. I will learn to SACRIFICE by giving a little of my time, my treasure to those in need.
4. I will be a person of INTEGRITY; every decision I make and every action I take will be moral, legal and ethical.
5. I will be kind and COMPASSIONATE to at least one person every single day and expect nothing in return.
6. I will never give up on matters that are important to me, my family, my country, or my faith. I will PERSERVERE..
7. Whatever job I am given, whatever DUTY I am bound by, I will do it to the best of my ability. I will use my unique talents to inspire others and give them HOPE that tomorrow will be a better day
8. I will use my unique talents to inspire others and give them HOPE that tomorrow will be a better day.
9. I will use HUMOR to confront others, and never be afraid to laugh at myself.
10 No matter how great or small the offense against me, I will try to FORGIVE. I will be the victor, not the victim.
In respect to Ray; Live the Hero Code.”
Sue & Dave are dear friends, and we are so glad we had the opportunity to befriend Ray through them. Ray is an inspiration to us, remaining so engaged in living, using his gifts and intellect to the very end; and as others stated, he was such a dapper gentleman! Our condolences to the wonderful family he left behind.