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Charles MOORE Obituary
Reverend Charles R. Moore, retired minister of the United Methodist Church (UMC), aged 79, formerly of Austin, TX, passed away on June 23, 2014, in Dallas, TX. Reverend Moore served as pastor of Grace UMC, Austin, from 1990-2000. He is survived by his wife, Barbara, two sons, Guy Moore and Steve Moore, and two grandchildren, Zachary and Chloe. A memorial service will be held in Austin on July 12, 2014, at 2:00 P.M. at Faith Presbyterian Church on East Oltorf.
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R. Rea
July 2, 2015
May you rest in peace, Rev. Moore.
a moved soul
June 29, 2015
God bless you, sir. Prayers to your family. Rest in peace.
Brian White
June 27, 2015
You are my "Hero"
Brian
Heather McCance
June 27, 2015
So grateful for and humbled by your courageous witness to the truth of Christ's love for all of God's children, your call for justice and your compassion. Praying for your family through their loss, and re-committing myself to these causes in whatever ways I can make a difference. God rest your soul, and God bless your family. Rest in peace.
John Henneberger
June 27, 2015
I regret that I never met Reverend Moore. I am deeply moved by the story of his life and his passion for justice. My condolences to his family.
June 23, 2015
God bless you Sir...
C Ross
July 22, 2014
May God rest your humble soul. Amen.
Mary Bembry
July 18, 2014
May Rev. Moore rest in peace and his family and friends accept my condolences on their loss.
Anonymous Anonymous
July 17, 2014
I just read about the Reverend's death. He has said more in death than many ever will in life. A true great soul. Thank you Reverend for always doing what you thought was right.
Kathy G
July 17, 2014
I did not know Charles, but I cannot help but cry when I read and re-read the Dallas Morning News article that explains what an amazing social justice deacon this man was.
I wish I had had him as a pastor growing up when I had a lot of issues with religion. I am so sad to hear that someone amazing has left this world. May God welcome him to Heaven with open arms and a celebration.
Katie M.-L.
July 17, 2014
I did not know him, but I read the article in the Dallas Morning News earlier this week. I have thought of him daily since, deeply moved. I pray for those left behind to grieve, and for one driven to an act of such radical and deep conviction. What is remembered, lives.
July 15, 2014
I worked closely on a team with Charles in Brussels for a couple of years in the early eighties. I remember him in dear friendship, and lift up his completed life up in glory with all the saints who have gone before.
Rev. Dixie Jennings-Teats
Sara Gresham Parker
July 12, 2014
The Reverend Charles Moore was my pastor when I was a little girl living in Alba, Texas. My family and I loved him and his family very much.
He wrote the following poem for me:
"There is a little lady I know with hair like fine spun gold;
Wherever she may come and go, a soft and lovely light unfolds.
And as the years may come and go, it is my hope and earnest prayer
That the sweet, lovely, angelic glow
Will ever remain as fair."
I had the poem calligraphied and framed. I am now 66 years old; to this day, the poem hangs in my home. It is one of my greatest treasures.
I will always remember Charles Moore as a kind, caring man who loved The Lord and preached The Word.
Kir An Tana
July 12, 2014
I accept Rev. Moore's gift with grateful humility. I will consider carefully the ways in which I am not fully as committed as he in the things given to me to do...to live and spread Christ clear message...
Kir An Tana... Baja, Mexico
Vicky Lindsey
July 12, 2014
I live in Sherman, Texas, and have just finished reading the article about the Rev. Moore's life and death on the front page of the Dallas Morning News. I very much appreciate everything that Rev. Moore stood for and would love to have attended his funeral service today to show my respect. His story today had a tremendous impact on my heart and my soul. My condolences to his family who must love him very much... I will do my best to continue his message in my own little part of the world.
Katie Johnsonius
July 5, 2014
I wish that I had known Charles Moore. He sounds like a wonderful man. I do know his brother-in-law Bill Renfro, and love him and his wife so much. My deepest condolences go out to all who loved Rev. Moore!
John Tunnell
July 4, 2014
So saddened by the loss of Charles, who was my pastor at Grace UMC in Austin in the early 90's. He was always supportive, and he had a heart for justice. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Rev. Carole McCallum
July 3, 2014
Thank you, family, for sharing the story. As a retired UM minister, I can well understand his desire to give his life to follow the Gospel.
May your loss ignite the passion for the causes he believed in in others!
May our loving God and the thoughts and prayers of others comfort you.
Nancy Trask
July 3, 2014
Lighting a candle for you, Charles. May your vision of peace and justice inspire us all to action. May your dreams come to fruition.
Jessica Bullock
July 2, 2014
Your message for East Texas is one that I hope will be heard by many in this area and more. Wounds of injustice run deep. I hope many honor your memory by pursuing greater change in East Texas.
Amanda Crone
July 1, 2014
I didn't know you. But I read your letter. Beautifully written. I feel like you had a heart for the hurting people of the world. Thank you and may you rest in peace in God's loving embrace.
Kathy Renfro
June 29, 2014
A light in the fight for justice has extinguished. May someone else pick up his torch. We miss you, Charles.
Kathy Renfro
June 29, 2014
A light in the fight for justice has expired. May others pick up the torch.
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