Lit H. Moore Jr.

Lit H. Moore, Jr. LUBBOCK-Lit H. Moore, Jr., 91, of Lubbock, Texas, formerly of New Home, Texas, passed away Nov. 10, 2016. He was born in O'Donnell, Texas, on Feb. 28, 1925. He joined the Marines on his 17th birthday and while a member of the 4th Division was in service on Iowa Jima, during the historic raising of the flag, earning 4 battle stars. He was mustered out of the service on Nov. 25, 1945. He married Lee (Hancock) Moore on Dec. 11, 1946. He was retired from a career in agricultural production, second only to his love for his wife, Lee. He is survived by his wife and children: Yuonna Carter, Gid Moore, Debe' Piatak; grandkids: Shane Schweda, Nicholas Moore, Brian Piatak, Jared Carter and Cara Sechser. He is preceded in death by son, Kenzel; parents, Lit and Dora Moore; brothers: Kay, Jay and Medford Moore; as well as two sisters and one brother deceased in early childhood. Celebration of Life Visitation will be held on Nov. 19, 2016, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Resthaven in Lubbock. Lit was a member of New Home Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Methodist Children's Home, 1111 Herring Ave. Waco, TX 76708, or memorial of your choice. To leave an online condolence to the family, please visit resthavenfuneralhome.com.