Elder James Moore

***NOTE: Funeral Arrangements for Elder James Moore are listed below ****ATTN: EXTENDED FAMILY & FRIENDS-A Drive Through Visitation will be held Thursday, February 25, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at our funeral home ***You may also view on our website ****DIRECTIONS FOR DRIVE THROUGH VIEWING***** ****PLEASE TAKE NORTH STREET, make a left on Summer Street and then a left to Jefferson Street to ENTER PARKING LOT AT the Jefferson Street Entrance ***PLEASE DO NOT ENTER PARKING LOT FROM DOUGLAS AVENUE ENTRANCE*** -------------------------------------- ***EXTENDED FAMILY & FRIENDS: YOU WILL BE ABLE TO VIEW THE PRIVATE FUNERAL SERVICES ONLINE Friday, February 26, 2021 AT 12:00 NOON. PLEASE GO TO: FAITH TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD KALAMAZOO FACEBOOK PAGE If you have any questions please contact us at: (269) 342-1000 for us to help you. ------------------------------------- THE OBITUARY Elder James Moore was born July 13, 1933 to the late Elder Carl and Mrs. Mazie (Lockett) Moore in Dixons Mills, Alabama. Elder Moore transitioned peacefully to be with the Lord on February 14, 2021 at his home in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Elder Moore spent many years working at Riverside Foundry & Galvanizing Division. Then he began working at Precast, where he was affectionately known as “Preacher”. Elder Moore was a hard working man. He believed in being a provider for his family. After 37 years he retired from Precast. The year 1967 was a year of many life changing events for Elder Moore. His Aunt Needa Mae Lockett introduced him to Mary Lawrence, who became the love of his life. He and Mary were married in holy matrimony on February 25, 1967. In the fall of 1967, their union became stronger when they received the baptism of the Holy Ghost. Elder Moore was a faithful member of The Church of God Pentecostal for over 53 years. He performed the duties of many roles during his ministry, including choir member, Sunday school superintendent and leader of the Tuesday morning prayer band. Elder and Missionary Moore spent many years conducting outreach ministry in Gary, Indiana and Battle Creek, Michigan. Elder Moore became the pastor of the Church of God Pentecostal in Battle Creek, MI where he and his family served together for 17 years. Elder Moore functioned as the Mid-West Diocese Elder for numerous years. As the diocese Elder he often traveled throughout Michigan and Ohio preaching the word of God. At the age of 87 he was the oldest Elder within the Church of God Pentecostal, Inc. Although Elder Moore was a man of faith, he was also a man who loved his family. He enjoyed spending time with his children, Zilda, Timothy and Jennifer. He was delighted whenever his grandchildren, Thomas II and Lillian were with him. Elder Moore relished the time shared with his family. They all went to church together, ate together and were often seen walking together in a single file. Before he passed, he instructed his children to love each other, take care of each other and to take care of their mother. Elder Moore is preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Mazie Moore; his siblings Patricia Moore, Lillian McGee, John Moore, Vesta Kennedy, Johnnie Lee Jackson, Lucy Spencer, Thelman Moore, Roy Moore, Joyce Robinson and Henry Moore. He leaves to honor his memory, his wife of nearly 54 years, Mary Moore, children, Zilda (Thomas) Lockhart, Timothy Moore and Jennifer Moore; his grandchildren, Thomas II and Lillian Lockhart, siblings; Willie (Grace) Moore of Kalamazoo, MI, Wallace Moore, Robert ‘Don’ Moore of Lancaster, CA, Lisa (Jimmy) McKay of Palmdale, CA, Carlene Moore of Inglewood, CA, Tony Moore of San Bernadino, CA, Larry (Priscilla) Moore of Los Angeles, CA, Dennis (Angela) Moore, step-mother, Velma Moore of Lancaster, CA, step-brother, Geary Griff of Downey, CA, sisters-in-law, Betty Moore of Thomasville, AL, Elizabeth Collins of Starkville, MS, Irene (Claude Jr.) Ryan of Kalamazoo, MI and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, god children, church family and friends.

Elder James Moore

July 13, 1933 - February 14, 2021