Jim is survived by his daughter, Jan DiMare (Charlie) of Georgetown, TX; son, Jim Moore (Dawn) of Highland, UT; grandchildren: Vincent DiMare, III; Joel DiMare; Amy Kendall (Andrew); Jim Moore; Justin Moore (Cassie); Brett Moore (Amanda); Emily Moore; Holly Carlson (Jake); Sara Moore; and TJ Moore, as well as his great-grandchildren Mason, Lexi, Juliet, and Wyatt; one brother, John Dixon Moore of Benton, M; special friend Sarita Cannon of Pearland, TX; and a host of nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 52 years, Jean Lamb Moore, parents Clarence and Annie Moore, and brothers Curtis and Jesse Moore.
He was born on November 16, 1934 in Deasonville, MS. Jim grew up farming and graduated from Benton High School in 1952.
After a short stint in the Navy, he graduated from the University of Florida in 1959. Armed with a degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Jim moved to Los Angeles, CA, taking a job with Boeing and then to Cocoa Beach, FL, and Houston, TX, working for NASA for more than 40 years. He worked on the Gemini, Apollo Lunar Lander, and Skylab programs. He won numerous awards during his years with NASA and the Johnson Space Center.
Jim was a great family man and loving father. He married Jean Lamb in Deasonville, MS, on November 10, 1955, and the couple had two children. He was a social and active man who was involved in growing beautiful orchids, gardening, and anything technical.
Upon retirement, Jim and Jean traveled the United States, full-timing in their motorhome for more than 6 years. After Jean’s death, Jim moved to Bella Vita in Pearland, TX where he was an active member of the community. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to all.
A Memorial Service is scheduled for Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at 11 a.m. with a reception to follow at St. Luke’s Catholic Church, 11011 Hall Rd, Houston, TX, Fr. Douglas J. Guthrie, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Brookwood in Georgetown (BiG), 905 N. Church St., Georgetown, TX 78626. www.brookwoodingeorgetown.org BiG is a Vocational Day Program where adults with special needs contribute to the world.
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