Ronald L. Moore

1949 - 2010

Ronald Moore

Ronald "Pappy" L. Moore, 61, of Belleville, Ill., born Sept. 30, 1949, in St. Louis, Mo., passed away Monday, Dec. 13, 2010, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Belleville, Ill.

Mr. Moore retired from USF Holland as a truck driver, and was a member of the local teamsters. He loved spending time with family and friends, cooking and especially grilling BBQ, fishing, playing spades, black jack and poker. Ronald was very proud of his faith in God.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James E. and Imogene M., nee Newton, Moore; and two brothers, Tommy and Jerry Moore.

Surviving are his wife, Margaret, nee Chambers, Moore; six children, Tyler Chambers-Mo ore, Dominique Chambers-Moore, Ronnie (Patti) Moore, Scott Moore, Jimmy Moore and Rhonda Moore; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers & sisters, Ernie Moore, Murray Newton, Larry Moore and Barb Marrow; mother-in-law, Mary Chambers, and the loving Chambers family; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The family would like to thank Dr. Jain from Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo., for his caring professionalism and compassion; the staff at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo.; and the staff at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Belleville, Ill.

Memorials may be made to the family. Friends may express condolences online at www.valhallagardensandfuneralhome.com.

Visitation: Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010, at Valhalla Gaerdner Funeral Home, 3412 Frank Scott Parkway West, Belleville, Ill.

Funeral: Memorial service will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010, at the funeral home.

VALHALLA GAERDNER HOLTEN FUNERAL HOME, Belleville, Ill.