Reverend Dr. Roy Moore, Jr., 88, of Nikiski, Alaska passed away August 25, 2018 in the Elmendorf Hospital in Anchorage, Alaska after battling complications of congestive heart failure.
He was born in Thomaston, Georgia to Roy and Nannie Bell Moore. He was married to Barbara. He received his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Georgia Tech, another Master's from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and his doctorate from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He was very active in the Boy Scouts of America and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout.
After serving in the Army he worked for the Alaska Baptist Convention in the late 50's and early 60's as the Director of Religious Education at the Anchorage state office. He was instrumental in the planting and development of Southern Baptist Churches in many Alaskan villages. In 1967, he accepted the position of pastor at Faith Baptist Mission, which later became Mt. Redoubt Baptist Church, and moved his family to the Kenai area. He served that church and the community faithfully for the last six decades. His willingness to follow through on his commitment as a young man to God "to go where He wanted him to go, do what He wanted him to do, and say what He wanted him to say" was truly an inspiration to all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife Barbara Moore; sister Brenda (Harold) Barron; daughters Darby (Neil) Yosinski, Judy Leichliter and Nancy (Doug) Scott; son Lee (Pam) Moore; grandchildren Nathan (Wan) Dennis, Hannah (Jeremie) Poche, Derek Leichliter, Melissa (Justin) Evans, Taylor (Saeed) Suliaman, Makenzie Moore; and eight greatgrandchildren Jacob T., Ayla, Jaylyn, Jacob P., Madelyn, Jubilee, Braxton and Carter.
He was preceded in death by his parents Roy and Nannie Bell Moore, his sister Mary Ann Boring, and his infant brother Billy Moore.
Two memorial services will be held. The first will be in Nikiski, Alaska at Mt. Redoubt Baptist Church on Wednesday, Aug. 29 at 5 p.m. The second service will be in Thomaston, Georgia at Valley Grove Baptist Church on Sunday, Sept. 2 at 2 p.m.
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Never forgotten and thinking of you Barbara
Dawn McKibbon
August 23, 2021
My condolences to Roy's family and friends. He was a gentleman and a gentle man. RIP, Dr. Moore.
Tom Murphy
April 8, 2019
Psalms 90:10 says that the days of our years are 70 years, And if because of special mightiness they are 80 years. May the memories of the wonderful times you shared together bring a smile and joy in your heart.
September 1, 2018
I have very fond memories of Rev Moore and the entire family. He was a dedicated man who loved the Lord and gave back to the community through his service. Love and prayers to all of you during this difficult time.
Cherie Darrow
August 30, 2018
We want to tell the whole family how sorry we are to hear of this. You all are like a second family to me. I myself have many great memories. He was a wonderful man. Much love,
Mike and Dixie Nugent.
Dixie Nugent
August 30, 2018
Rest in peace
Mr. Barbara
You were a wonderful man, we shall miss you.
Condolences from Sybille
Michelle and Nico.
Sybille Castro
August 29, 2018
Mr. Moore was such a delight to be around with. He was one of my favorite patients we grew to know very well and he will be deeply missed. My sympathy goes out to all friends and family, may he rest in peace.
Monica Nicholas-Silvira
August 29, 2018
Mr. Moore was awesome, very caring and will be greatly missed. Prayers for the family.
Evelyn Ross-Redding
August 29, 2018
We loved this man. He was such a good friend to our family for almost 50 years. Even after we moved to Anchorage he stayed close to us and was there through all of our joys and tragedies. He was a true man of God.
Jan and Clara (Nibert)
August 29, 2018
Praying
Dawn McKibbon
August 29, 2018
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