Thomas Jeryl Moore

Thomas “Tommy” Jeryl Moore a loving husband, father, Papaw, brother, hunter, fisherman, woodworker, and an accomplished plumbing estimator, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on March 16, 2024, in Carrollton, Texas at the age of 69.

Born on January 27, 1955, in Great Falls, Montana, he was affectionately known as Dad, Old, Uncle Dave, Tom or Tommy but his favorite name was Papaw. To all who knew him, he lived a life marked by dedication to family, work, and church.

He graduated from Del Valle High School in 1973 and began working in the plumbing industry straight out of high school; first by learning the trade, then becoming a licensed plumber. He was blessed to have worked for Dynamic Systems, Inc. of Austin for the last 30+ years of his career. It was there he learned to copy & paste like a pro and the fine art of taking a power nap at his desk on Fridays. He became an estimator for large scale projects in 2009, following issues with his heart. During his time there he was known as a “med-gas guru” and as “the plumber to the stars”. Tommy’s hard work laid the groundwork for what would become a successful and impactful career. So much so, that his, firstborn son Scott, followed in his footsteps and became an estimator himself. They got to work alongside one another for a few years at DSI. This was a blessing to both of them and allowed them to bond over talking about what buildings they got to bid on and how everyone who wasn’t them didn’t do things right.

Tommy was an avid sportsman from a young age, spending countless hours in his youth along Onion Creek, where he indulged in camping, hunting, fishing, and swimming, fostering a deep appreciation for the outdoors that continued all his life. He loved sitting in a deer blind with his kids or sitting around a campfire telling stories at the deer camp. Much to the annoyance of his children, there were a lot of early Saturday mornings spent mowing, planting in the garden, cutting cedars or tending to the burn pile. He loved the work though, or at least he pretended to so he could torture his children with 6am Saturday wake-up calls. He took a lot of pride in his home, yard, and all the work he put into them.

Tommy married Patti Warnke, his high school sweetheart, in 1975. They lived in Del Valle when they first married and then in Austin and Dripping Springs when their kids were young; and finally moved to Hickory Creek to be closer to their kids and grandkids in 2020.

Tommy was loved by everyone who knew him, he had an easy way about him of connecting with people; usually with a corny joke at someone’s expense. You could always tell it was just his way of connecting though, he was ornery, but was always loving and kind. It didn’t matter if he knew you for 10 minutes or 10 years, he had no problem asking you “does your face hurt”, or “is that what you’re wearing”, or his favorite, flashing a big “L” on his forehead towards you, but if he did that, just know you were “in”, that “L” really stood for love. He loved his sons and daughter-in-law and was proud of all of them. He loved his wife, but most of all he loved his grandkids - they were the only people he would change a tv channel for. He was a fun Papaw and was always spoiling them with candy from his shirt pocket on Sunday mornings after church. He loved watching Foster play baseball, basketball, and football. He also loved going to football games to watch Everleigh be a cheerleader and loved to watch her dance recitals each year.

He had a full head of hair (until he started chemo), with almost no gray and was proud of it; though there were murmurings of him secretly coloring his hair, no evidence has been found and this case is still pending. He liked Gunsmoke and anything else on the Western Channel. It was his goal to indoctrinate his grandson, Foster, with a love of westerns and did all he could to teach Foster about John Wayne. He loved to settle into his recliner after a day of work and watch Wheel of Fortune, American Pickers or a ballgame. He was a jack of all trades and a great cook, he loved to make and eat BBQ, especially Country Tavern Ribs. He loved to hunt and to fish, both fresh and saltwater. He was even known to have caught an alligator and taken it for a walk. He hated the Dallas Cowboys, and anyone who liked them! There will never be another one like him.

To know Tommy was to know a man of character, a man who valued family above all else. His unwavering support, joking ways, and the wisdom and wit he imparted will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. His legacy is one of love, perseverance, and the enduring bonds of family. Tommy’s life was a testament to the values he held dear. As we mourn his passing, we also celebrate the indelible mark he has left on the hearts of his family and friends. He lived fully, loved deeply, and his memory will forever be cherished. Tommy’s light will continue to shine through the lives of those he touched, guiding them with the memories of a life well lived.

Tommy is survived by his loving wife Patricia “Patti” Warnke Moore of 48 years, his son Scott Ethen Moore, his son Jason Jeryl Moore & Jason’s wife Kaitlyn Marie and his beloved grandchildren, Everleigh Marie Moore, and Foster Thomas Moore all from the DFW area.

He is also survived by his siblings, brother Joe (Doug) Moore and his wife Peggy, sister Mary Harrison (Ron, Deceased), sister Ramona Moore, sister Brenda and her husband Larry Williamson, and sister Sharon Moore.

In addition, he is survived by nieces Tamara Harrison (Brett Sechrest); Tanya Harrison, Jack Moore (Sarah Tomerlin), Raymi Wolfe (Matthew Wolfe), Travis Willis, Cody Willis, Eddie Lewis, Dylan Lewis and Brandon Williamson (Jeanette Espino), as well as great nieces Anabel Zapata, Cara Lewis, Jada Copeland, Laila Williamson and Charisse Wolfe and great nephews Jed and Zadok Wolfe.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Verna Moore, his father-in-law Don Warnke, mother-in-law Ann Scott, brother-in-law Jim Warnke and sister-in-law Donna Lewis and brother-in-law Ron Harrison.

A Celebration of Life is scheduled for June 22nd, 2024, at The Door Church, located at 2700 Denton Tap Rd. in Lewisville, TX at 1PM with Pastor Paul Mills officiating.

In keeping with Tommy’s love of casual attire this service will be informal, no suits necessary and non-black clothing is encouraged.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The Door Church (Africa Missions ministry).

https://thedoorchurch.infellowship.com/onlinegiving/givenow/noaccount

The family would like to thank the nurses, doctors, and other staff of the Carrollton Regional Medical Center for their care and dedication during Tommy’s 18-day hospital stay and for their valiant efforts to save his life on that last day.