Patrick Moore

CHAMPAIGN - Patrick H. Moore, 79, of Champaign died at home Friday (Aug. 1, 2025).

There will be a visitation on Friday, Aug. 8, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Owens Funeral Home, 101 N. Elm St., Champaign. A second visitation will be held at New Bethel Baptist Church, 501 N. Sycamore St., Centralia, on Saturday, Aug. 9, from noon to 1 p.m. The funeral service will begin at 1 p.m. at the church with the Rev. Ronald Johnson officiating. Burial will immediately follow in Elmwood Cemetery, Centralia.

Patrick was born on Nov. 21, 1945, to William Moore and Majoria (Jefferson) Maines. He graduated from Centralia High School 1963. Partrick graduated from Centralia Jr. College in 1965. He honorably served in the U.S. Army from 1966-1968 as a combat engineer. After he was discharged, Patrick then attended McKendree College in Lebanon, earning a bachelor's degree in marketing in 1972. Patrick earned a master's degree from Governor's State University in public administration in 1989.

On June 5, 1970, he married Glenda "Kathy" Boyd. Together they celebrated 44 years of marriage and raised five children. Patrick was active in his children's lives, volunteering as a youth baseball coach and Cub Scout leader. His greatest joy was raising his children and later becoming a grandfather.

Patrick was preceded in death by two beloved children, Patrick Henry Moore II and Patricia Moore; his parents; and by Kathy on June 6, 2014.

He is survived by one daughter, Jodi (Todd) Heck of Sierra Vista, Ariz.; two sons, Marcius Moore of Champaign and Dr. Justin Moore of Flossmoor; and three grandchildren, Evan Petty of Chicago, Kaden Heck of Salt Lake City and McKenna Heck of Bozeman, Mont. Patrick is also survived by his seven sisters, Mary Moore, Georgette Jelks, Joanne Maines, Sherry Maines, Helen Maines, Barbara Sosa and Stephanie Maines; and his two brothers, Jeff Maines and Mike Maines, along with their families.

Professionally, Patrick worked for Illinois Power Company until retirement in 1998. Patrick served on the city of Champaign planning commission from 1994-1998. Additionally, he was a member of the Kiwanis. Patrick loved to talk and never met a stranger. He had a joke and story for everything, his wisdom and humor were shared with all he encountered. Patrick enjoyed people, his family and his church families.

Condolences may be offered at owensfuneralhomes.com.