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Jon Moore Obituary

Jon Edward Moore, 77, passed away at his home on March 6, 2020, after a prolonged battle with cancer. He was born on March 3, 1943, in Orlando to Cecil E. Moore and Gladys O. Davis. His grandfather and father were born in Longwood, making Jon a third generation Central Floridian and a proud Florida cracker. He attended Delaney Elementary, Cherokee Junior High, and Boone High School, graduating in 1962. He attended Orlando Junior College and St. Petersburg Junior College. After college, he proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged. Following the Army, he went to work in the family business at Moore Foundry & Machine Company, which was founded by his father in 1933. He was a member of Orlando Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite Bodies, Bahia Shrine, Orange County Old-Timers Club, and Orange County Regional History Center. He is survived by his brother, Cecil D. Moore (Carol), nephew Cecil D. Moore, Jr., and many cousins. His family and many friends will miss his smile and his laughter. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Cancer Society or the Orange County Regional History Center.

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Published by Orlando Sentinel from Mar. 13 to Mar. 15, 2020.

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Betty Christensen Contella

March 7, 2024

Jon, I miss you! We were friends all the way through school, from Delaney, Cherokee and Boone. You are sorely missed, dear friend.

Betty Christensen

March 17, 2020

Dear Jon, rest in peace! We stood together on the back row of the chorus at Delaney Elementary School and shared many jokes and stories. We shared our teen years together at Cherokee and Boone High Schools and Jon was always at the forefront at all of our wonderful reunions. He will be sorely missed by all of his many friends! He made the world a better place! Love to you, Jon!

March 17, 2020

Jon was one of the most wonderful fellows you would ever want to know. Always kind, smart, fun and in a word Jon was Class.
My deepest condolences to Cecil, Carol, Cecil Jr, and the entire family.
RIP my friend.

Carolyn McCullough Meadows

Pam Buster

March 16, 2020

I remember from high school, that Jon had the most wonderful smile. Lit up the room & made people feel good. I know he is smiling still. My condolences to the family, i know he is greatly missed.

March 15, 2020

To a dear friend, I first met Jon at a party.
We traveled together. Went to New Orleans to see the King Tut artifacts, what a great time and trip. You will be missed by many. Rest in Peace.
Jim Hutcheson

David & Lorna Donaldson

March 15, 2020

Lorna & I shall miss our dear friend of 41 years. Jon was an exceptional person who would light up a room with his cheerfully warm smile.

I first met Jon when he brought me a Tiffany Lamp he had purchased for Authentication. It was a very Rare model, in fact to this day, I have never seen another example. Jon loved antiques and had an exceptional "eye" which he acquired from his parents.

Over the years, Jon, Lorna, and I became very close friends, and his passing will leave a significant void in our lives. We thank GOD for his friendship and for all of the warm memories.

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