He was a professional musician and a World War II veteran. He was member of the Aeronautics Association and the American Legion.
Survivors include his wife, Jessie Moore of Lepanto; one son, James Kipp Moore of Crowley, Texas; two daughters, Kimberly Jo Moore of Olive Branch, Miss., and Kathy Fowler of Rector; three grandchildren, James Kyle Moore, Lindsay Fowler and Kelly Fowler.
Services will be private.
Murphy Funeral Home of Lepanto is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the Goldsby Library at Lepanto or First Baptist Church of Lepanto.
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