Ernest E. Moore, Sr.

Ernest Eugene Moore, Sr., age 85, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at the VA Medical Center in Des Moines.

Ernest was born May 29, 1935 in Hannibal, Missouri to Jethro and Mabel (Johnson) Moore. He graduated from Douglas High School in Hannibal in 1954. He enlisted after graduation and proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was stationed in Germany and he served honorably.

He was united in marriage to Delores Crow on September 25, 1954 at a ceremony in Hannibal. They were blessed with 64 years of marriage.

After they moved to Des Moines, Ernest worked for the air plane factory Solar Aircraft. Solar closed their doors and Ernest went on to work for John Deere, then Pirelli Armstrong making tires. Ernest worked for the Veterans Administration, and most recently for the Des Moines Art Center. He retired in 2019. He was a very hardworking man.

He enjoyed spending time with his beloved family and grandchildren. Ernest played the piano and loved listening to and playing music. He also enjoyed spending time working in his yard.

He is survived by his spouse, Delores Moore; daughter, Toni Moore; sons, Kenneth Moore and Bryon Moore; eight grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other extended family and friends.

Ernest was preceded in death by his parents; his sons, Bruce Moore and Ernest Moore, Jr.; and his siblings, Jeff, Lucille, Erma, John, Thelma, Joyce, James, and Forrest.

Cremation will occur and there will be no formal services held at this time.

Condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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