Johnnie Dale Moore, age 73, went to be with our Heavenly Father on the 23rd of November, 2020. He was a loving, caring father, and strong willed man who showed compassion and was very truthful. Being the 11th child of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Moore, born in Ferriday Louisiana on November 27th,1946. He endured hardships which gave him his strength, he travelled the United States, settling down in Morganton, NC with his wife Laura.
He was extremely passionate about life and his love of gardening. He loved his family and extended family with all his heart.
He was preceded in death by his parents Mr. and Mrs. James Moore, two brothers; Riley Moore and James Moore Jr., eight sisters; Ethel Richerson, Alice Wade, Jerridean Bowman, Clara Washington, Zenobia Lewis, Hattie Slack, Annabell Smith, and Maud Rondan.
He is survived by his wife Laura Horton (of the home), six children Alicia Baker and Greg Baker (of Chicago, IL), Revonda Horton, Carrie Horton (of Morganton, NC), William and Brenda Horton (of Columbia, SC), and Niya Reed (of Morganton, NC). Twelve grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A niece Verna Whitley-Batiste and an Aunt Audrey Franklin (of Vidalia, LA) with a host of nieces and nephews and other family members.
The family has requested a private viewing. If you would like to send flowers please send to Kirksey Funeral Home at (406 Lenoir Road, Morganton, NC 28655) who will be assisting the family during this time.
Our father was loved and will be greatly missed.
Kirksey Funeral Home of Morganton has the honor of serving the family..
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