Richard "Buddy" Edward Moore

Richard "Buddy" Edward Moore obituary, Mineral Wells, TX

Richard "Buddy" Edward Moore

Richard "Buddy" Moore Obituary

Visit the Baum Carlock Bumgardner Funeral Home website to view the full obituary.

Buddy Moore, born November 25, 1955, passed on February 22, 2026.

Survived by his beloved spouse Essie, daughters Hannah Moore, Tessica Wright, Andrea Cave and spouse Keith, son Sean Langton and spouse Leann, sisters Terry Moore, Linda Gail Hunsinger, Marilyn Elliston and Darlene Wright, many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Lorene Moore.

Buddy started his 44 years of service with the Palo Pinto Telephone Company which later was known as Century Link. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends revisiting stories of the good old days. He loved being outdoors sitting on the porch and tending to his many plants.

Special thanks to the Palo Pinto Fire Department, his care team at UT Southwestern, and Sacred Cross.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Fans for Meals on Wheels Mineral Wells.

One last quote from Buddy “Say I love you morning and night, and make sure you show it in between.”

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Baum Carlock Bumgardner Funeral Home

302 West Hubbard Street, Mineral Wells, TX 76067

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