Obituary of Cecil Moore of Richland Parish Louisiana
as published in the Richland Beacon News, April 19, 2001
Submitted by for the USGenWeb Archives by Dot Golliher, 11/01/2004



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Cecil Moore

Longtime resident and native of Richland Parish, Cecil Moore79, died 
in the early hours of April 12, 2001, after a lengthy illness.  Friends
and relatives will recall Mr. Moore as a fun loving family man, always
willing to lend a hand and involved in many local activities in the
Start area.

Mr. Moore served in the Army during World War II and was employed with
South Central Bell as a telephone lineman for 19 years after leaving the 
service.  He retired after 20 years from the School Board as a bus
driver for Start elementary and high schools, during which time he also
farmed and “raised hogs” full time.

Mr. Moore was an avid bowler in his early years, and was ranked at the 
top of his league. In addition, he served on the boards of several committees 
and associations. During his time as a bus driver at Start,he made countless 
friends among children of all ages, as well as their parents, and was regularly 
involved in their field trip and athletic activities, earning a special place 
in their hearts.

As the owner of a thriving and successful “hog farm,” he and his sons won many 
awards, earning the business a feature in “The Progressive Farmer" for his 
achievements.  While Mr. Moore has been unwell for many years, he never lost his 
love and interest in his friends and family, securing for himself a place in many 
hearts and lives.  He touched us all in some way with his sense of humor and ready 
smile,always with a joke or hug…always special.


Mr. Moore is preceded in death by his parents, Armor and Ada Moore,
as well as his beloved wife, Vesta. He leaves behind a brother, Almon
“Bill” Alford and his wife, Dean, and a nephew, Steve. His sons,Doug and David 
were with him when he died, as they always were during his life. The eldest, Doug 
and his wife, Georgia were blessed in providing him with two granddaughters, Megan  
and Ashley, while his youngest son, David and his wife, Dianne, made him the proud 
grand-father of Chad and Kyle.  He leaves behind many loving relatives and 
friends of countless number.  He will be remembered often in our hearts and thoughts.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. April 14, 2001 at the Start Baptist Church, 
with the pastor, the Rev. Jeff Smart, officiating. Serving as pallbearers were 
Durward Beardon, Jackie Lee Henry,  Harlan Moore, Jerry Smith, Danny Sledge, and 
Larry Butler. Honorary pallbearers were the members of the Start-Girard Fire 
Department.

If a memorial tribute is desired in lieu of flowers, Mr. Moore was a
regular contributor to the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home as well as Boys’ 
Town USA.