Joe H Moore Sr.

Joe H. Moore Sr., 98 of Indianapolis passed away Monday August 28, 2023. Joe was born in Hopkinsville Kentucky to Vera (Moore) Taylor on May 6, 1925. He was raised by his grandparents John Dickens and Sallie (Bible) Moore and his Aunt Affell.

Joe married Esther (Mays) Moore on June 12, 1943 in Indianapolis. He attended Crispus Attucks High School.

Joe retired as a relief man for the Chrysler Foundry on South Tibbs Ave. in Indianapolis. Joe was a veteran of WWII and served in the Marine Corps from 1943-1945. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 249 and was affiliated with the Crenshaw Christian Center.

Joe was very active and loved to stay physically fit. He was a lifetime member of Gold’s Gym, Bally’s Fitness Center, and L.A. Fitness.

He was proceeded in death by his mother, and his grandparents.

Joe is survived by his wife of 80 years, Esther, daughters Joanna (Steven) Bledsoe, Karen Moore, sons, Joe (Audrey) Moore Jr., Kevin Moore, and Kendall (Michelle) Moore Sr., sister Marie (Clarence) Gamble, 8 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren.

Viewing will be 10AM -12PM on Friday, September 8th in the Remembrance Chapel at Crown Hill Funeral Home, with services starting at 12PM. Burial immediately following services.

The family of Joe H. Moore Sr. wish to extend our sincere thanks to Northwest Healthcare Center and St. Croix Hospice Care for their help and support.