He had many nicknames throughout his life such as Flying Scorpion and Radar. But, the one he wore most proudly was Papa!
Larry was born on February 18, 1955 in Dallas, Texas; and was the third son to Joel and JoAnn Moore.
On April 5, 2021 he went to be with his Heavenly Father where he no longer has pain!
Larry was married and is survived by his loving wife, Sandra Franklin Moore. His world revolved around her for more than 45 years. They shared happiness, joy, and so many blessings together.
He is preceded in death by Joel R. Moore, father; Charles Franklin, father-in-law; Martha Franklin, mother-in-law; Martha Ann Franklin, sister-in-law; Britt Moore, daughter-in-law; Shane Reeves, nephew.
Larry is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Shelley and Cody Frazier; son and daughter-in-law, Danny and Mindi Moore. And by his grandchildren, Lane Frazier, Morgan Frazier, Brayson Moore, Brody Moore, and Breelyn Moore. Oh, how he loved his children and grandchildren. They meant more to him than any of them will ever know. He was a very proud Papa. Larry also leaves behind his mother, Evelyn JoAnn Moore; brothers and sisters-in-law Ricky and Stacy Moore; Mike and Susie Moore, Johnny and Darlene Moore.
Larry attended school in Dallas until his family relocated to Payne Springs. He graduated from Malakoff High School in 1974.
At a very young age Larry began working in the electrical field at his father's business. While in high school he worked for Arthus Appliance. After graduating, Larry went to work full time for Whitley Electric in Dallas for his father and partner. As time passed, Larry became Vice President and Partner of Unique Lighting of Texas, where he was employed until retirement on October 1, 2017.
Larry held a Master Electrician license, was Vice President and Founding Board Member of Rumble Against Cancer, was a member and Deacon of Central Baptist Church in Crandall. Larry became Papa of the year in 2004 when his first grandchild was born and will forever hold that title.
Larry was a perfectionist, almost to a fault. If you were around him, you knew he had a gentle soul, was the most organized man, most generous and giving person ever. Larry had a passion for teaching his children, grandkids, or anyone who was interested, whatever they needed to know or wanted to learn. Sometimes he taught them things they didn't know they were interested in until he made them aware!
If Larry didn't know how to do something he or someone else wanted or needed, he would design, draw, and build it. If it didn't turn out the way he thought it should, he would take it apart and start over. It had to be right! He loved sharing his knowledge with his family.
Larry developed a passion for making knives. He was able to teach his grandson Lane about the knife making business. He had plans of introducing this skill to his other grandchildren also. Larry liked to tool leather and was able to share that hobby with his grandchildren as well. Larry was an avid archery and gun hunter. One of his favorite hobbies was to ride motorcycles. He rode cross country and short rides on motorcycle which was his favorite hobby. Larry enjoyed sci-fi movies, watched them often with his mom and grandchildren. He was the ultimate prankster. Some of the most enjoyable times for Larry was when he was able to attend sporting events and school events his grandchildren were involved in. You never doubted how proud Larry was of his children and grandchildren. Larry preferred doing everything himself and was known as the ultimate "Mr. Fix-It"!
Everyone has a dash. They have a year of birth a dash and a year of death. Larry's dash is his lasting legacy to which he passes on to his children, grandchildren, and anyone who knew him.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St Jude's Children's Hospital at stjude.org.
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