Melvin graduated from Hazen High School in 1970. He worked at various jobs, until he acquired a position at Hazen Tech in Hazen, Arkansas. In 2006, he began a career with Pulaski County Special School District until he retired in June 2020. He was a member of Central Rock Church of Christ in Sherwood, Arkansas.
He was known by “Kenney” and his classmates and life-long friends referred to him as “Clown.” Clown because he was determined to make others smile. Kenney loved sports. The St. Louis Cardinals, the Dallas Cowboys, and the Razorbacks were his favorites. Kenney loved music and had a spell-bounding voice. Kenney entertained his grandchildren and family with his original hits, such as: “Kentucky, Tennessee, “Who’s that knocking at the door?” and “Oatmeal Gravy.” His favorite singers were James Cleveland and Stevie Wonder. He also loved sketching, drawing, and writing.
He had four children by a previous marriage. On August 16, 1997, he wedded Lois Marie Farr and inherited two bonus children.
Although he is gone, there remains so much of him in all of us who knew and loved him. We loved him, but God loved him more.
Melvin is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Eligha and Emanuel, and two sisters, Sandra Moore and Shirley Penn. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Lois of 24 years; three sons: Melvin Moore, II (Ollie), Collis Moore (Bernice), Kevin Moore (La Chanda); and one daughter, Karisa Craig (late Tom Craig); Bonus children one daughter, Cindy Burks and one son, Carl Farr, Jr.; five brothers: Robert Anderson (Mary), Myron Moore (Marsha), Vernon Moore (Sandra), Ronald Moore (Carrie), and Kenneth Franklin and three sisters: Barbara Thomas, Geraldine Robinson (Roy), and Marilyn Moore; 11 grandchildren, five bonus grandchildren two great-grandchildren, two bonus great-granddaughters and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Visitation for family and friends will be held Friday February 25th 6-8 pm at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home, 7724 Landers Rd, North Little Rock, where funeral services will be Saturday Feb 26th 10 am. Burial will follow services in Rest Hills Memorial Park, North Little Rock.
