He was the son of the late James Gist Moore, Sr., and Vacova Elizabeth Bumalough Moore and was preceded in death by his brother, Monty D. Moore and sister, Annette Lewis.
He graduated from Tyner High School and was a veteran of the U S Navy having served in Vietnam.
He was a member of Bowman Hills Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Vickie Moore, of Chattanooga, TN, three children, David Moore (Hillary), of Hopkinsville, KY, Joseph Kyle Moore, Paula Joanne Royal, both of Chattanooga, TN, two step-children, Joeline M. Bowman (Mike), of Etowah, TN, William R. Moore, of Chattanooga, TN, ten grandchildren, a great grandson and several nieces and nephews. Jimmy was considered a dad to many others not listed.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m., Thursday, July 23, 2020, at the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home.
Entombment will be held at a later date in the Chattanooga National Cemetery.
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Arrangements by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Valley View Chapel, 7414 Old Lee Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37421.