James Edward Moore

A PORTRAIT OF A LIFE WELL LIVED

The world welcomed James Edward Moore on May 8, 1943, in Temple, Texas, to his wonderful parents, Roxie Mae and Clyde Edward Moore. He was the oldest and only son among six children.

Childhood

James was christened as an infant at St. James Methodist Church and grew up surrounded by the love of his parents, grandparents and a closeknit community of extended family and friends. He attended Crestview and Wheatley Elementary Schools and Dunbar Junior Senior High School.

As a child, James enjoyed sports and outdoor activities. He particularly liked playing little league baseball and participating in Boy Scout events. He had an active childhood with his attentive parents and grandparents, filled with family life, church, sports, and school activities. His love for baseball began at the young age of seven, when he served as batboy for the local men’s baseball team. James later became an accomplished player, following in the footsteps of his father, grandfather and numerous uncles and cousins. Much of his childhood was spent playing with his brother-cousin, Jim, who was like a brother to him, as well as his five younger sisters. The family shared joyful times alongside the typical big brother teasing moments. James was involved with sports and the school band, where he played the drums. He was very athletic, played football and was an athletic trainer for various sports. James graduated from Dunbar Junior Senior High School in 1961 and later was elected president of the Class of 1961 Fiftieth Anniversary Committee.

College Life

James attended Huston-Tillotson College, from 1961 to 1965 earning a degree in Physical Education. He fully embraced college life, joining Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., student council and eventually becoming the president of his senior class. James met the love of his life, his college sweetheart, Emma Manning, and credits her for his spending more time studying while they were dating.

Family and Personal Life

James and Emma married on July 3, 1964, and three sons were born to this union, Sean Keith, Christopher James and Parrish Kane. They were married fifty-four years. Their sons were loved, nurtured and guided in the church to ensure that they would become successful adults. James and family were affiliated with St. Stevens Church, and he later joined Wesley United Methodist Church in Austin, Texas. The family traveled throughout the United States, supporting their sons playing AAU sports, as well as traveling on Carnival cruises to Alaska and other locations. James was a people person. He was known for his love of spending time with family and friends. He enjoyed “guy time” with his friends, watching and attending sports events, and dining at favorite barbecue and seafood spots, visiting relatives and friends and “catching up” with high school classmates during their lunch gatherings. A fashion-forward individual, James always took great pride in looking his best for any occasion.

James and Emma had many things in common. They were a fantastic host and hostess and often had family and friends over for holiday dinners and events. They had a talent for restoring almost anything and decorating. They loved their seven grandchildren and one great grandchild and spent quality time with them.

Professional Journey

After college, James embarked on a successful career journey, beginning with Job Corps in Grants, New Mexico. He then joined IBM where he worked in various locations, including New Bedford, Massachusetts; Miami, Florida; Austin, Texas; and frequent assignments in White Plains, New York. James built a successful career in sales, achieving numerous awards and accolades, including the coveted “Salesman of the Year” honor multiple times. After retiring early from IBM, James pursued his entrepreneurial interests, starting his own LLC, and working part time in the antique, men’s apparel and insurance businesses.

After several years of declining health, James moved into a dependent living residence. He received loving, great care, and consistent and frequent visits from his family and friends, who took him gifts, his favorite foods, snacks and drinks. He received great care from the staff at Bristol Hospice in Pflugerville. James transitioned peacefully on a Sunday, January 26th, 2025. He had spent Saturday night doing one of his favorite past times, watching sports.

James was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde Edward Moore and Roxie Mae Flakes Moore, sister, Linda Moore Smith, son, Christopher James, as well as his maternal grandparents, Zollie Mae Fakes and Jimmie Golden Flakes and paternal grandparents, George Willis Moore and Doris Helen Moore. Those left to cherish precious memories include his former wife, Emma Manning Moore of Pflugerville, TX, son, Sean Keith Moore (Lisa) of Round Rock, TX, son, Parrish Kane Moore (Alicia) of Pflugerville, TX, daughter-in-law, Farrah Francis Harper of Liberty, TX, granddaughters, Aja Moore of Denton, TX, Clarke Thomas (Jonathan) of Conroe, TX, Micah Moore of Houston, TX, Kendall Christian Moore Harper of Liberty, TX, Camille Grace Pearl Harper of Liberty, TX, grandsons, Cameron James Moore Harper of Liberty, TX, Camden Moore of Pflugerville, TX and great-granddaughter, Mia Thomas of Denton, TX. His grandchildren affectionately called him “Grandad”. James also leaves behind four sisters, Bertha Joyce "Bert" Campbell (James) of Houston, TX, Clydell Marie Kelley (Frederick) of League City, TX, Pamala Susan "Pam" Pennington (Melvin) of Sugar Land, TX, and Simona Yvette Hamilton, "Junior" (Charles) of Pflugerville, TX. He is also survived by his brother-cousin, Jimmie Lee Flakes Jr. (Dorothy) of Seguin, TX, sister-in-law, Grace Blackwell of Fort Worth, TX; nephews, Turik Kyle Campbell (Antoinette) of Richmond, TX, Erick Glen Kelley (Kimberly) of Houston, TX, Brian Alexander Smith of Austin, TX, Brandon Jamal Kelley (Elizabeth) of Pearland, TX, Addason Moore Hamilton of Pflugerville, TX, Austin Moore Pennington, of Richmond, TX, Clifford Blackwell and Derek Blackwell of Fort Worth, TX ; nieces, Amber Simone Adams (Ross) of Cypress, TX, Averi CharVette Hayes (Isaac) of Manor, TX, Rhonda Blackwell of Fort Worth, TX; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends that were and are loved deeply.

Acknowledgements

The family of James Edward Moore sincerely appreciates your love

and support during our time of loss. We extend our heartfelt

gratitude for every prayer, thought, call and act of kindness

during this time.

Special Thanks

Juliette Surrat, RN, Director in Hospice Care

Staff at Bristol Hospice, Pflugerville

The Celebration of Life for James Edward Moore will be held 10:00 AM on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 in the Walden Room of Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home.