Charles John "CJ" Moore

Charles John "C.J." Moore, age 92, of Springfield, formerly of Wilmington, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026, at his home. He was born May 2, 1933, in Higginsport, Ohio, the son of the late Charles and Mildred (Neu) Moore. C.J. was a veteran of the United States Army, service during the Korean War. He was a member of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Wilmington; Dalton Lodge #578 Masonic Lodge in Wilmington, and Morningstar Lodge at the Masonic Home in Springfield; and a 32° Mason with the Scottish Rite. C.J. was an avid follower of the Cincinnati Reds and the Champion City Kings baseball team of Springfield. C.J. worked in the banking industry and will be remembered by many people in the Clinton County area from being branch manager of the National Bank and Trust in Sabina and New Vienna for more than 30 years. In his home time, he loved to sit and read the newspaper, and was always ready for a road trip with his wife, and family. C.J. is survived by his wife Noel Ann (Murray) Moore; daughters Cathy Guljas of Cincinnati and Melissa (Tim) Breuer of Milford; three step-sons, Vincent Pratt of Moraine, Ohio, Victor (Beth) Pratt of Huntsville, Alabama, and Van (April) Pratt of Iva South Carolina; grandchildren, Jenna Marie (Robin) Brennili of Hamilton, Ohio, Leah Nicole (Harry) Hill of Cincinnati, Isaiah David Breuer of Milford, Ben Trapp of Cincinnati, Ally Guljas of Loveland, Courtney (Eric Meyer) Moore of Lebanon, Gabi Moore of Clearwater, Florida, Nicole Pratt of Moraine, Brittani (Jeremy Simpson) Pratt of Miamisburg, Sherry Pratt of Wilmington, North Carolina, Rebecca Pratt, M.D. of Wilmington, North Carolina, Natalie Pratt of Greenwood, South Carolina, and Desiree Pratt of Monroe, Ohio; great grandchildren, Zachary, Victoria, Emilia, Addalyn, Avery, Henrik, and Hendrix; and the many friends he made through his personal and professional life. In addition to his parents, C.J. is preceded in death by his son David Moore, sister Dorothy, and daughter-in-law Debra Pratt. Graveside funeral services with Military Honors accorded by the Wilmington American Legion Post #49 Honor Guard will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in Sugar Grove Cemetery in Wilmington. Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Brown Funeral Home Wilmington from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. There will be a time of sharing memories during the visitation from 7:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. when Masonic Services will take place. Members of Dalton Masonic Lodge # 578 will present Masonic Services. Memorial contributions are requested to the charity of the donor's choice. To leave an on-line condolence, please visit www.arehart-brown.com, or see our Facebook page, Brown Funeral Home.