GERALD H. MOORE, known as Jerry or Gerrell to family and friends, died peacefully on October 25, 2020 after a brief battle with Covid-19. We are heartbroken and devastated by our loss, but we find strength and solace through our Lord and Savior and the promise that He made us, that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.

He is survived by his loving and faithful wife of 51 years, Anita Huff Moore; daughter, Melanie Moore Deckard (Joey) and step-granddaughter Bethany; brother-in- law, Jim Huff (Pam); special nephew, Jacob Huff (Hollie) and daughter Johnna; sisters, Betty Casteel and Jackalo Garrison; sister-in-law, Yvonne Moore; and a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family and loved ones.

Jerry was a kind and gentle Christian, born in Emboden, VA on February 10, 1937, to the late Clarence and Georgia Watkins Moore. He was also preceded in death by his two dear brothers, Buddy Moore and Scottie Moore, and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Lester and Gladys Huff.

Jerry loved to tell of his adventures in Cracker's Neck with his siblings, and he cherished the memories of singing with them in The Moore Family Singers throughout their childhood. This love of music never left him, and our entire church community still loved to hear him. The memories of his musical proclamation It Is Well With My Soul give us great comfort during this difficult time.

He loved and appreciated the simple things in life, such as being home with his wife after retiring from Eastman in 1991, and being a loyal member of Blackwater Lick Primitive Baptist Church, where he served as trustee and assistant song leader. His smile and gentle nature were a blessing to everyone who knew him.

-Written by his wife and daughter