Jimmy Lee Moore

Jimmy Lee Moore obituary, Decatur, TN

Jimmy Lee Moore

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Feb

16

Graveside service

2:30 p.m.

Beta Cemetery

State Hwy 58 South, Decatur, TN 37322

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Jimmy Moore Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ziegler Funeral Home on Feb. 13, 2026.
Jimmy Lee Moore, age 86, a native and longtime resident of Meigs County, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026.

He is preceded in death by his parents: Lee Arlen and Elizabeth Jane Moore, his wife of 63 years: Katherine Loretta Watson Moore, and a brother: Conway Moore.

Jimmy is survived by his son: Michael Moore (Judy) of Decatur, daughters: Debbie Vann (Jeff) of Decatur and Annette Whitted (David) of Englewood, grandchildren: Harley Moore (Destiny), Lea Owens (Chris), Lana Moore and Arlen Moore, Hollie Wilson, Clinton Wilson, Madison Smith, Kara Whitted Winder, Kata Younger (Morgan), 18 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren.

Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Monday, February 16, 2026, at Ziegler Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 PM at Beta Cemetery in Decatur.

If you cannot attend the visitation or funeral service, you can sign the online guest registry at www.zieglerfuneralhome.com

Ziegler Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Jimmy Lee Moore.

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Upcoming Events

Feb

16

Graveside service

2:30 p.m.

Beta Cemetery

State Hwy 58 South, Decatur, TN 37322

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Services provided by

Ziegler Funeral Home

Only 6 hours left for delivery to next service.