Elmer Marion Moore Jr.

Elmer M. Moore Jr., 78, of Houston, Texas, passed away on February 23, 2026. He was born in Houston on October 21, 1947, to Elmer Marion Moore Sr. and Theresa Gertrude Lisiecki. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters, Martha Jane (Marty) Imley and Theresa Marion Moore Walker. He is survived by his sister, Betty Rosalie Stokes; his brother, Steven Ronald Moore; his daughter, Megan Marie Moore (husband Juan A. Loredo); his son, Frank Marion Moore (wife Amy Moore); and grandchildren Kenzie Aurora Loredo, Maite Aureliana Loredo, and William Su Moore.

Elmer dedicated his career to CenterPoint Energy, finishing his career as a head tester installer in Cypress, Texas. After returning home from the Vietnam War in 1969, he was hired by the local electric utility and watched Houston Lighting & Power evolve into CenterPoint Energy as it is known today. When asked why he stayed so long, he would simply say, “CenterPoint Energy is great. It not only cares about employees but rewards and values them.” He recalled that the safety manual in 1969 was only 76 pages, while today’s version exceeds 500 pages. During hurricane season, Elmer was among the first CenterPoint Energy emergency responders, ready to lend a hand to those in need. He celebrated a 50-year anniversary with CenterPoint Energy before retiring.

In his spare time, Elmer volunteered with various religious organizations and completed multiple missionary trips to Mexico with Families 2 Familias, helping to build homes for families in need. He was always eager to help his community, family, and friends, giving his time and care without hesitation. In retirement, Elmer moved to Belton, Texas, enjoyed a relaxed RV lifestyle, and volunteered with the Army Corps of Engineers. He cherished the work and the wonderful friends he made there, often speaking fondly of returning to Belton one day.

After his cancer diagnosis in 2023, he moved to San Antonio to be closer to his daughter’s family while receiving treatment. He remained there until his passing. In San Antonio, Elmer made many new friends and enjoyed countless meals with family, savoring his favorites—barbacoa and tamales. He was a storyteller at heart, weaving lessons and laughter into every tale, big or small. His granddaughters enjoyed challenging him to endless card games, dominoes, and sudoku, always demanding another round when one game ended. He will be deeply missed.