Carl B. Moore, Jr.

Carl B. Moore, Jr. age 101, a lifelong pillar of the community and resident of Vandalia, MO passed away at 5:04 am Friday, May 16, 2025, at Hannibal Regional Hospital.

Funeral services will be held 3:00 pm Monday, May 19, 2025, at the First Christian Church of Vandalia. Pastor Jamie Franke will officiate.

Burial will follow in the Vandalia Cemetery.

Visitation celebrating Carl's life will be held 2:00 pm until the time of the service Monday at the First Christian Church of Vandalia.

The family is being served by the Waters Funeral Home of Vandalia.

Carl was born on December 14, 1923, in Vandalia, MO the son of Carl B. and Verna Gertrude (Simpson) Moore, Sr.

Carl was united in marriage to the love of his life Lora Helen Robinson on Dec 31, 1949, in Vandalia, MO. She preceded him in death on April 2, 2023.

Survivors include four sons, Billy Moore (Kelly) of Columbia, MO, Bobby Moore (Sharon) of Hannibal, MO, Stephen Moore and Ronald Moore (Terry) of Vandalia, MO; three granddaughters, Amanda Nerone (Gary) of Auburn, IL, Sarah Moore of Chatham, IL, and Katie Moore (Jeff) of Springfield, IL; three grandsons, Jared Moore (Katrina) of Town & Country, MO, Kit Moore (Rebecca) of Springfield, IL, and Connor Moore(Emma) of Sioux Falls, SD; and numerous great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Moore was preceded in death by his siblings Mina Lou Jackson, Shirley Morris, Gilbert Moore, Leonard Moore, Francis Powell and Lillian McQuirt.

Carl graduated from Vandalia High School in the class of 1941.

He went to work at the brick plant all day long along with farming nights and weekends. After several years at the brick plant, Carl went on to work on the farm full time raising row crops and hogs. Farming was a passion of Carl's; he was a simple man that enjoyed life on the farm. Farmall tractors was Carl's favorite work horse, he treasured his tractors and enjoyed tinkering with them when needed. Away from farming, Carl could be found hunting deer, turkey, antelope or

sitting on the water's edge with a pole in his hand reeling in fish. Mr. Moore was a licensed pilot who had the thrill of flying off in the clear blue skies. This brought him together with other pilots at the Vandalia Flying Club. An avid Cardinals fan, Carl either had them on the radio or if had a chance he would catch a game on TV. Mr. Moore's biggest love was his family. He cherished family gatherings, vacations and the warmth of their love in his heart.

Mr. Moore was a faithful member of the First Christian Church of Vandalia.

Pallbearers will be Jared Moore, Kit Moore, Connor Moore, Gary Nerone, Doug Wood and Kameron Moore

Honorary Pallbearers will be Fred Nelson and Buster Spires.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church of Vandalia, in care of Waters Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be made to the family on Carl's memorial page at www.watersfuneral.com