Gary A. Moore

Gary Anthony Moore, 82, of Muskogee, Oklahoma went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday, November 27th, 2023 after a brief illness. He was born on March 19th, 1941 in Muskogee Oklahoma to Loyd Ray and Beatrice “Bea” Moore. Gary grew up on a dairy farm south of Muskogee where he helped with daily chores of farm life. He attended Central High School where he graduated with the class of 1959. In school, Gary loved woodworking and made several pieces that he still has and uses today, such as a dresser, desk, chest, chairs and nightstands. He took pride in everything that he did. Later on, he met and fell in love with Paulette Peachee and they were married on March 15th, 1963. They welcomed into their family a baby girl named Lesa and later a son, Devin. They were happily married for 30 years until Paulette's passing. Gary worked for Fansteel Metals where he helped produce many machine parts, including some for the space shuttles, for many years before his retirement. He also worked as a delivery driver for Muskogee Public Schools for about 10 years before he retired for good. Gary loved being outdoors, going camping, and traveling with Paulette and the kids. Whenever they went camping, the kids would laugh and watch through the windows as he would go around the campsite talking to anyone and everyone. Gary would then come back and tell you where the other campers were from, how long they were staying, and how they somehow had mutual friends. He loved to tend to his garden and his yard. He also enjoyed watching his grandsons perform, whether it be soccer games, piano recitals, or playing in the school bands. He loved OU football and watching Jonathan play with the Pride, and he loved watching Jeramy play piano on stage. He was so proud that Jeramy was going into the ministry. Gary later met and married Peggy West. They both loved to travel and enjoyed seeing new places and meeting new people. Gary never met a stranger. He and Peggy enjoyed hosting the Moore family reunions at their house. It was a lot of work, but for Gary it was so rewarding to see family come from everywhere to reconnect and just have a fun time. He enjoyed going out to lunch with his cousins and visiting and telling good ol’ stories. When his brother Larry retired, he looked forward to their daily visits in the morning over a cup of coffee. He loved getting together with the church and his Sunday school class, going on trips and having get-togethers. Gary will be truly missed by all who knew him and loved him by his laugh, his smile, and his kind heart. He was preceded in death by his parents, Loyd and Bea Moore; wife and mother of his children, Paulette; wife, Peggy West Moore; son, Devin Moore; sister and brother-in-law, Christene Fuller and husband Larry; sister, Deborah Moore; and his beloved cat, Thomas. Gary is survived by his daughter, Lesa Hunter and husband Brian of Muskogee; grandsons, Jonathan Hunter and wife Luci of Tulsa, and Jeramy Hunter of Muskogee; granddaughter, Alaina Stretch and husband Jacob of Tulsa; brother, Larry Moore and wife Patsy of Muskogee; stepdaughter, Julie Tucker and husband Jack of Oktaha; along with nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends. Gary’s life will be celebrated at 2PM, Monday, December 4, 2023 at Southeast Baptist Church in Muskogee with Dr. Daniel Milligan officiating. Interment will follow at Agnew Cemetery with Jonathan Hunter, Jeramy Hunter, Darrell Fuller, Tyler Goad, Blake Johnson, and Eddie Moore serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Kenny Jackson, Larry Isom, Larry Hutson, and Robert Day.

Gary A. Moore

March 19, 1941 - November 27, 2023