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Leroy Moore Obituary
In 1947, Leroy married the love of his life, Theodra Crowell Moore with whom he celebrated 44 wonderful years of marriage prior to her passing. To this union was born Dr. Sandra Moore and Dr. David Leroy Moore.
Dr. Leroy G. Moore, Jr. continued his academic pursuits at the University of Northern Colorado where he earned Masters and Doctorate degrees in Health, Physical Education and Recreation. He then began his academic and collegiate coaching careers, which took him to Arkansas A & M University and then to Prairie View A. & M. University. During his coaching career, he led his teams to two SWAC championships, four consecutive Georgia Invitational Tournament titles and the National Athletic Intercollegiate Association Championship. In 2008 Prairie View A. & M. University honored him by naming their intramural gymnasium the Leroy G. Moore, Jr. Intramural Gymnasium.
Services are as follows : Visitation: 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Friday, January 20, 2012 at Johnson-Phillip All Faiths Chapel, Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, Texas. Funeral services: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 21, 2012 at Johnson-Phillip All Faiths Chapel. Arranged and directed by Gerard Singleton
In lieu of flowers, to honor his memory, donations may be made to the Dr. Leroy G. Moore, Jr. Scholarship Fund at Prairie View A&M University
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FUNERAL HOME, INC.
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Hempstead, Texas 77445
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for Leroy Moore
Phillip Chapman Sr
January 14, 2024
Dr. Moore was a great asset to
PVAMU.
He guided many to great achievements and enhanced their lives.
Phillip Chapman
January 15, 2021
I still remain thankful to Dr. Moore for help being a foundation to my life and experience at Prairie View A and M University. My relationship with him really enhance my professional career and for that I will be forever grateful.
Phillip Chapman Sr.
January 27, 2020
Dr. Moore taught me a lot about administration and staying to the task.
He was great to work for and I really had total respect for him.
Viner Manfoot-Greene
January 22, 2012
Sorry for your loss,
Cynthia Redd
January 21, 2012
To Sandra and David and the entire Moore family, our hearts and prayers go out to you. May you find peace and comfort in your memories and in knowing that he had a well lived life and was a blessing to many. God bless you.
Cynthia Redd- Williams
Mary Ann Redd-Smith
Dr. Queen Martin
January 20, 2012
The PVAMU family and especially the Health and Human Performance Department faculty and staff offer our deepest sympathy to the family of Dr. Moore. Thank you for sharing him with us.
Leonard Moon
January 20, 2012
Although I never had the pleasure of formally meeting you, my appreciation for your contributions to PVAM athletics that will forever live on for future generations to acknowledege and admire merits my salute.
Paulette Anderson
January 20, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Phillip Chapman
January 20, 2012
Dr. Moore was a blessing to me. He guided me toward obtaining my Masters Degree at PV. He was also responsible for me being hired as a coach and Director of Intramural Sports, for that I will be forever grateful and thankful to him. Rest In Peace
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