George D. Moore Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Coleman Funeral Home of Southaven George Darrell Moore, 63, passed away on January 15, 2021, at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, TN. A visitation will be held Wednesday, January 20, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Coleman Funeral Home of Southaven (626 Star Landing Road, East, Southaven, MS 38672). A celebration of life will immediately follow the visitation at 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 20, 2021, also at Coleman Funeral Home of Southaven. Interment will be at DeSoto Memorial Gardens (630 Star Landing Road East, Southaven, MS 38672). Coleman Funeral Home of Southaven is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Moore was born on December 7, 1957, in Memphis, TN. He found the love of his life, Melanie, at the age of seventeen. George and Melanie celebrated 41 years of marriage and precious memories. Together, they made an incredibly strong family unit, which included their miracle child, their daughter Ashley. George was extremely family-focused. When Ashley was young, the two would often be found fishing together. This tradition translated into a habit of feasting on catfish as Ashley grew older. George’s close family circle also included his in-laws, which due to George’s loving nature, he was just as devoted to as he was to his own family of origin. After Ashley grew into a strong young women, the family circle grew even larger to include her boyfriend Jonathan Hooker, who was like a son to Mr. Moore. Second to his love of family, was Mr. Moore’s love for every type of car – particularly his HHR 2007 Super Sport. Through his fascination with automobiles, George was able to extend a sense of community, which stretched globally, and made the world a better place. George was a member of multiple car clubs, including Ecotech Nation. George’s gregarious nature was known to all he met, as he never met a stranger. He was a kind, hardworking man, who was able to appreciate all forms of music from Classical to Country. Mr. George D. Moore is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Melanie Moore of Nesbit, MS; his daughter, Ashley Moore and her boyfriend, Jonathan Hooker of Walls, MS; his brother, David Moore and his fiancé, Nicole Moore of Olive Branch, MS; his nephew, Cory (Jody) Bynum of Huntsville, AL; his mother-in-law, Millie Nethercott of Nesbit; and his sister-in-law, Cherie (Rick) Price of Nesbit. Mr. Moore was preceded in death by his father, George Moore, Sr.; his mother, Alice Avent Moore; and his father-in-law, Robert Nethercott. In lieu of traditional gifts, donations and memorials can be made in honor of Mr. George Darrell Moore to the American Heart Association (heart.org). Online condolences may be left on his Tribute Wall at www.colemanfuneralhome.com.

George D. Moore

December 7, 1957 - January 15, 2021