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Jan 21, 1943 - Feb 16, 2018
so long richard. we had great times at the legion. my condolences to betty and all her family
ken temple
February 27, 2018 | Herrin, IL
Dear David, Diane & all your family, we are so sorry for this great loss of your dad. We have you all in our thoughts & in our prayers during this very sad & very difficult time. Sincerely, Ron & Sherry Ridgeway, Clint & Ashley Ridgeway & family & Tom Keene
Ron & Sherry Ridgeway
February 25, 2018 | Pinckneyville, IL
Richard Ray Moore, age 75, of Carbondale, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 16, 2018 at 6:00 a.m. at his home with his family by his side.
Richard was born on January 21, 1943 in Carbondale, IL, a son to Curtis and Mary Katherine (Capliger) Etherton. He married Betty Sue Batson on May 4, 1962 in Carbondale, IL and she survives. Richard was a lifelong carpenter and cabinet maker and was firefighter for the City of Carbondale, IL, retiring after 21 years. He was a member of the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1961 and had served as president. He was a member of the Carbondale Eagles Aerie 2569 for many years having served as a trustee. In his younger days he had horses and enjoyed riding. He was always ready to watch old westerns on TV and would always ask if there was a Randolph Scott movie on. He was a lifelong St. Louis Cardinals fan. He loved his family and was always ready to help anyone.
Survivors include his wife, Betty of Carbondale, IL; son, David Lee (Diane) Moore of Pinckneyville, IL; daughter, Monica Kay (Ron) Bohm of DeSoto, IL; brother, Robert Daniel Etherton of Murphysboro, IL; seven grandchildren, McKynlee and Katee Schwartz, Jason (Jen) Griffin, Ryan (Melissa) Griffin, Jon (Jessica) Griffin, Josh (Katie) Reuscher, and Nick (Jasmine) Reuscher; and several nieces and nephews and special nephews, Scott (Geri) Ellis and Charlie (Christy) Etherton
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Teresa Sue Moore; brothers, David Charles Moore and John Samuel Etherton; and sisters, Katheryn Moore and Glenda Lou Ellis.
Memorial services will be held at the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Carbondale, IL on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at 11 a.m. with Reverend Karen Knodt officiating. Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery, Carbondale, IL. There will be a gathering for family and friends after the internment at the Carbondale Eagles at 12:30 p.m.
Friends may call at the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois.
Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL is in charge of arrangements.
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