Gene Moore

Leslie Eugene “Gene” Moore, 63, of Macon, MS passed away Friday, May 9, 2013 at Baptist Memorial Golden Triangle after a long illness. He was born on March 28, 1951 to the late Baker and Arlayne Poole Moore. He was a graduate of Noxubee High School. Gene, as he was known to everyone, was a farmer in his early working years. For several years, he worked for E.F. Nunn & Co., a larger farming operation that was located in Shuqualak, MS. He then began working as a saw filer for Shuqualak Lumber Company, a position he held for thirty-five years until his retirement. He also owned his own business as a heavy equipment operator. Gene was very active with Central Academy in Macon, MS, serving on the Booster Club and as a girl’s softball coach both in school and in the summer leagues for many years. He was instrumental in helping build the baseball field on the school grounds.

Gene had many hobbies, including riding the county roads, working with horses and hunting. He was an avid story-teller who enjoyed making his audience laugh. His most-enjoyed pastime, however, was spending time with his much beloved grandchildren, who were his pride and joy.
Gene was married to the former Lynn Delmas for the past six years and attended church at Macedonia United Methodist Church. In addition to his wife, Gene is survived by his two daughters: Candice Hines of Meridian, MS and Kellis Moore of Brandon, MS; his three step daughters: Catherine Williams of Starkville, MS, Cynthia Dawkins of Brooksville, MS, and Crystal Richardson of Louisville, MS. He is also survived by his son: Tony Moore of Vernon, Ala. and two sisters: Mary Anna Reed of Shuqualak, MS and Linda Jane Lunsford of Scooba, MS. Also left to mourn his passing are his eleven very special grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Gene was preceded in death by one brother, Charlie Moore.

Leslie Eugene” Gene” Moore’s funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 from Shuqualak United Methodist Church at 10:00 A.M. with Bro. Matthew Green and Bro Don Tew officiating. Interment will follow at Eaves Cemetery in the Calyx Community of Noxubee County. Visitation will be Monday evening at Cockrell Funeral Home from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. The family requests that friends please DO Not Send Flowers. Please make memorial donations to Central Academy P.O. Box 231 Macon, MS 39341 or to Palmer Home for Children P.O. Box 746 Columbus, MS 39701.