Clinton-Moore Sr.-Obituary

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Clinton Moore Sr.

Jun 5, 1924 - Jul 20, 2012

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As neighbors for many, many years on 44th Street, we were so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad, Rev. Moore. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

We are thinking of you all and praying that the comfort of God help you during this time. May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead.

We express our deepest, heartfelt sympathy to the Moore Family. Uncle Clinton was a kind, loving person and a great friend. May God bless and comfort you all at this time. We love you.

Sincerely,

Bettye Joyce Wilson and Family

Thank You LORD, for Rev. Moore's example of his dedicated lengthy and humble service to You. He's definitely deserving of his erternal rewards. He fought a good fight.

The steps of a God man are ordered by the Lord, therefore in all thy ways acknowledge him & he will direct your path. Mr.Clinton Moore,Sr.did & he has completed God's will, now Donell & family trust in God and do the same. God will never leave nor forsake you. Much Love, Papa & Moma Flowers

IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR UNCLE CLINTON MOORE SR. A PRAYING MAN HE WAS, TOUCHED OUR LIVES IN A BEAUTIFUL WAY, WILL ALWAYS CHERISH THE MEMORIES. Nora Jolivet & The Moreland Family

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Uncle Clinton was a great man of God. a praying man who loved His calling as a minister.

I have many beautiful memories of Uncle Clinton. I stayed with him and Aunt Vastie and would attend church at True Light with the family.

I regret I cannot attend the homegoing services; however my love and prayers are with the family.

Joanne Harper

Obituary

Clinton's Obituary

REVEREND CLINTON MOORE, SR., followed the path set before him to his Heavenly Father on July 20, 2012.Rev. Moore accepted Christ at an early age which sparked a passion in his life to Serve God, Study the Bible, Visit the sick and most of all Teach the Word!He was born on June 5, 1924 in Heflin, Louisiana. He completed the 6th grade and then began working in the cotton field at an early age. He served in the United States Army from 1943 to 1945. Clinton united in Holy Matrimony to Vastie Olivia Simpson on February 22, 1946. To this union six children were born. Later they took in several other youths and portrayed a parental image and treated them as their own. He was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Clinton worked for Southern Pacific Railroad in 1946 but in 1949 he left the railroad shortly after the birth of his first child. He could not bear the thought of being away from his family for such long periods of time. Later that year he started to work for the Paper Mill in Springhill, La. as a dock hand until 1952 when he moved his family to Houston, Texas. He worked at Kaplans Department Store in shipping/receiving until he retired in 1989. They united with True Light Missionary Baptist Church in 1954 under the leadership of Pastor WM Bowie, Sr. He was later called into ministry and was licensed as a minister in 1956. He was appointed as an Associate Minister of Outreach in 1962. He touched many lives through both his professional work and spiritual walk.With his work well done, the victory won, Rev. Clinton Moore, Sr. answered Gods call to come from labor to reward on Friday, July 20, 2012.He leaves to cherish his memories (3) daughters: Gussie Mae Kramer, Houston, Texas; Patricia Ann Foster (Charles) Houston, Texas; Jacqueline Iona Giden, Houston, Texas; (3) sons: Clinton Moore, Jr., Houston, Texas; Ivory Lee Moore, Houston, Texas; James Donell Moore, (Natrina) Baytown, Texas; (3) brothers: Cleveland Moore (Shreveport, La.) Rev. Douglas Moore (Annie Pear), San Bernardino CA; Robert Moore (Hattie) Houston ,TX; (8) grandchildren: Quincy Singleton, III; Charleis Ajah; Charles Foster, Jr.; Micqueline Paker; Alexsandra Moore; Cyrus Moore; Jake Giden, III; and Kavon Giden; (15) great grandchildren; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and many, many friends.

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