Kris Moore

1941 - 2022

Kris Moore

April 11, 1941 - May 18, 2022

Dr. Kris Moore passed away Wednesday, May 18 at 6:38 p.m. surrounded by his beloved family. A celebration of his life will be held Monday, May 23, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at Emmett Church followed by Burial at Frost Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons and son-in-laws: Cannon Earp, Carson Earp, Cooper Earp, Kyle Zuehlke, Kirk Zuehlke, Will Watson, Troy Moore, Craig Earp, and Kevin Zuehlke.

Honorary pallbearers will be Will Sisk, Nolan Sisk, Emmett Sisk, and Jude Sisk.

Born to Aldine and Doris Moore, Kris was reared in Frost with his brother, Carlos. He graduated from Frost High in 1959, Navarro Junior College in 1961, The University of Texas at Austin in 1964 and again with his Masters Degree in 1966. He earned his Ph. D. in statistics from Texas A & M in 1970.

He met the love of his life, Rita Woolley at Frost and they were married in 1964. It was the beginning of a 57 year partnership. They were blessed with 4 daughters, Charla, Kristi, Kera, and Cheree and son, Clark. They have 15 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Kris taught for 50 years, 43 years at Baylor University in Waco before he retired in 2015. He had over 100 scholarly publications. Awards included: Baylor University Outstanding Faculty Member, Distinguished Professor Award, Most Popular Professor in the Hankamer Business School, and the Outstanding Professor in the Executive MBA program. He also was selected as the Outstanding Alumni of Navarro College.

Kris was a life-long member of the Emmett Church. He served as Sunday School Superintendent and drove a van for Wednesday night services from 1978–2020. He was thankful that seven of the bus ministry children became lay preachers. Kris loved the Lord and was thankful for the Calling God had for him. He faithfully, daily prayed for God's leadership and protection for his family.

He is survived by wife Rita of Frost, daughter Charla Moore & husband Troy of Fort Worth; daughter Kristi Earp & husband Craig of Crockett; son Clark Moore & wife Holly of Tuscola; daughter Kera Zuehlke & husband Kevin of West, and daughter Cheree Sisk & husband David of San Antonio. He was Daddy Paw to his 15 grandchildren Cannon Earp & wife Samantha of Lufkin, Krisann Watson & husband Will of Plainview, Kendall Earp of Sulphur Springs, Carson Earp of Beaumont, Cooper Earp of Crockett, Jae Moore of Fort Worth, Jenna Moore of Waco, Kyle Zuehlke & wife Sarah of Dallas, Keslea Zuehlke of West, Kirk Zuehlke of West, Madelyn, Will, Nolan, Emmett & Jude Sisk of San Antonio; great grandchildren Mallory, LJ, & Josie Earp of Lufkin and Warner, Judah, Jack, & Joey Watson of Plainview.

He was preceded in death by parents Aldine & Doris Moore; brother Carlos Moore; and great granddaughter Julianne Watson.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to the Samaritan Purse Shoebox Ministry at Emmett Church, Frost Food Bank, or the charity of your choice

Funeral arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.

Online obituary and sympathy store can be found at griffin-roughton.com.