George Ancel Moore, 93 of Houston, Texas was peacefully released from his body on Friday, October 28, 2022. He was born of Ancel & Claira Caldwell Moore in Hattiesburg, Mississippi on August 23, 1930.
George never married, was childless and is preceded in death by his parents and all siblings including Claude Moore, Ralph Willard Moore, and Mary Agnes Moore of Shepard, Texas.
At age 6 George sold peanuts on the town square, which concerned his family...as the square was a long walk from home and he often ventured there and back after dark. At 8 he routinely walked to and from church, also unaccompanied. George was eventually asked to sit with the deacons at the altar and remembered an occasion he was asked to read verses to the congregation from the pastor’s Bible. George said “Thinking back on this...how bizarre that must have looked to those people in church to see such a small child attending alone. But do you know something? They never asked me where my parents were.”
George did not have a close relationship to his birth father, who died at the age of 46. His mother remarried in 1941, to a man named Miley who had 6 children of his own. Miley ignored George and one day George’s mom dropped him at the Masonic Children’s Home in Meridian Mississippi at the age of 11 to be raised. George said he never held this decision against his mother.
George completed 8 years of grammar school and 3 years of high school. He lived with his brothers briefly and falsified his age to enlist in the Navy a year earlier than he was eligible. He joined the Navy on March 5, 1947 and never looked back. George was honorably discharged on January 25, 1950, six months prior to the Korean war. He said he saw the tail end of WWII and that was enough for him. He served as an E3/ENFN, and his most significant duty assignment was as a diesel engine mechanic. George was in love with a young girl before entering the Navy and regretted not proposing to her before leaving home. When he returned from service, he found she was already married.
George majored in business at the University of Houston and graduated in 1952 and was described as “distinguished”. Following school, he worked with Air France, some fancy hotel downtown frequented by movie stars and Tenneco. George said he never had a job interview in his whole life. People would offer him positions and hire him away from his current employers. At the time of his death George was a real-estate broker and managed his own practice.
He was active in genealogy and once directed the cleanup and refurb of a cemetery in Mississippi. George cleaned and straightened headstones and when completed, organized a reopening ceremony for the grounds including the firing of a cannon.
George was a loyal friend and father-figure to many who called him Uncle George and within female circles…was known by the nickname Georgy. George showed up openhearted to whatever circle welcomed him in. He devoted 40 years of passionate volunteerism to prison ministry and hospital ministry and his greatest love...prison hospital ministry. He was an active member of Second Baptist Church of Houston, a Lifetime Director of the Houston Livestock Rodeo, was the oldest living University of Houston alumni and could be found tailgating at home games prior to the Coogs taking the field as recently as 2021.
Sometime in 1997, George was diagnosed and treated for prostate cancer which was believed to have gone into remission. It is suspected that months, if not years, of an undiagnosed resurgence of this aggressive cancer led to his being paralyzed without warning or pain on July 25, 2022. Until this point, George drove himself everywhere, was on no medication, had his eyesight & hearing, sharp mind, and wit. He spoke plainly, uncomplicated but delighted in sharing his abounding love with everyone he crossed paths with. He was fond of teaching children how to say “Jesus Loves You” in sign language while waiting in grocery store lines. George modeled how to be a better human.
Over the last months of his life and throughout his bout with cancer, George never experienced any pain. He spent his last days ministering to visitors that were intending to provide him with encouragement and comfort. On more than one occasion his hospital bed was the site of Bible Study. George often quoted Philippians 4:6 “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.”
George lived modestly although he was known as a sharp dresser. He was reluctant to take credit for any of the good works he performed, but he accepted accolades bestowed on him with humility. Although he led countless folks in prayer, some no doubt their last, he often said “what you do is between you and God…no one else.” George was obedient, full of interesting stories, a great listener, and loved to laugh.
One of George’s favorite Bible stories was Jehoshaphat’s singing army and the Psalm “Praise the Lord, for His mercy endures forever”. He also was fascinated by Hezekiah who obeyed God and was rewarded but turned prideful. George often reminded us that “God prefers obedience over sacrifice” which is no doubt derived from 1 Samuel 15:22 & 23, Philippians 2:8, and most clearly from Matthew 16:24 when Jesus told his disciples “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.” Toward the end of his time with his friends here on Earth, George repeated “You can’t outgive God” and “Everything is possible with God.”
Those closest to George rejoice that he is finally at peace and have no doubt he heard the words “Well done, Good, and Faithful Servant” when he cast his crown before the throne.
Funeral and memorial services will be conducted by his friends and held at Houston National Cemetery on November 30, 2022, at 10:15am. Details about a reception and celebration of life to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Education Fund, the University of Houston, Second Baptist Church, or the charity of one's choice.
Services
Inurnment
Wed. Nov. 30, 2022
10:15 am
Houston National Cemetery
10410 Veterans Memorial Drive
Houston , TX 77038.
Houston National Cemetery
Houston , TX 77038.
Houston , TX 77038.
George Ancel Moore, 93 of Houston, Texas was peacefully released from his body on Friday, October 28, 2022. He was born of Ancel & Claira Caldwell Moore in Hattiesburg, Mississippi on August 23, 1930.
George never married, was childless and is preceded in death by his parents and all siblings including Claude Moore, Ralph Willard Moore, and Mary Agnes Moore of Shepard, Texas.
At age 6 George sold peanuts on the town square, which concerned his family...as the square was a long walk from home and he often ventured there and back after dark. At 8 he routinely walked to and from church, also unaccompanied. George was eventually asked to sit with the deacons at the altar and remembered an occasion he was asked to read verses to the congregation from the pastor’s Bible. George said “Thinking back on this...how bizarre that must have looked to those people in church to see such a small child attending alone. But do you know something? They never asked me where my parents were.”
George did not have a close relationship to his birth father, who died at the age of 46. His mother remarried in 1941, to a man named Miley who had 6 children of his own. Miley ignored George and one day George’s mom dropped him at the Masonic Children’s Home in Meridian Mississippi at the age of 11 to be raised. George said he never held this decision against his mother.
George completed 8 years of grammar school and 3 years of high school. He lived with his brothers briefly and falsified his age to enlist in the Navy a year earlier than he was eligible. He joined the Navy on March 5, 1947 and never looked back. George was honorably discharged on January 25, 1950, six months prior to the Korean war. He said he saw the tail end of WWII and that was enough for him. He served as an E3/ENFN, and his most significant duty assignment was as a diesel engine mechanic. George was in love with a young girl before entering the Navy and regretted not proposing to her before leaving home. When he returned from service, he found she was already married.
George majored in business at the University of Houston and graduated in 1952 and was described as “distinguished”. Following school, he worked with Air France, some fancy hotel downtown frequented by movie stars and Tenneco. George said he never had a job interview in his whole life. People would offer him positions and hire him away from his current employers. At the time of his death George was a real-estate broker and managed his own practice.
He was active in genealogy and once directed the cleanup and refurb of a cemetery in Mississippi. George cleaned and straightened headstones and when completed, organized a reopening ceremony for the grounds including the firing of a cannon.
George was a loyal friend and father-figure to many who called him Uncle George and within female circles…was known by the nickname Georgy. George showed up openhearted to whatever circle welcomed him in. He devoted 40 years of passionate volunteerism to prison ministry and hospital ministry and his greatest love...prison hospital ministry. He was an active member of Second Baptist Church of Houston, a Lifetime Director of the Houston Livestock Rodeo, was the oldest living University of Houston alumni and could be found tailgating at home games prior to the Coogs taking the field as recently as 2021.
Sometime in 1997, George was diagnosed and treated for prostate cancer which was believed to have gone into remission. It is suspected that months, if not years, of an undiagnosed resurgence of this aggressive cancer led to his being paralyzed without warning or pain on July 25, 2022. Until this point, George drove himself everywhere, was on no medication, had his eyesight & hearing, sharp mind, and wit. He spoke plainly, uncomplicated but delighted in sharing his abounding love with everyone he crossed paths with. He was fond of teaching children how to say “Jesus Loves You” in sign language while waiting in grocery store lines. George modeled how to be a better human.
Over the last months of his life and throughout his bout with cancer, George never experienced any pain. He spent his last days ministering to visitors that were intending to provide him with encouragement and comfort. On more than one occasion his hospital bed was the site of Bible Study. George often quoted Philippians 4:6 “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.”
George lived modestly although he was known as a sharp dresser. He was reluctant to take credit for any of the good works he performed, but he accepted accolades bestowed on him with humility. Although he led countless folks in prayer, some no doubt their last, he often said “what you do is between you and God…no one else.” George was obedient, full of interesting stories, a great listener, and loved to laugh.
One of George’s favorite Bible stories was Jehoshaphat’s singing army and the Psalm “Praise the Lord, for His mercy endures forever”. He also was fascinated by Hezekiah who obeyed God and was rewarded but turned prideful. George often reminded us that “God prefers obedience over sacrifice” which is no doubt derived from 1 Samuel 15:22 & 23, Philippians 2:8, and most clearly from Matthew 16:24 when Jesus told his disciples “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.” Toward the end of his time with his friends here on Earth, George repeated “You can’t outgive God” and “Everything is possible with God.”
Those closest to George rejoice that he is finally at peace and have no doubt he heard the words “Well done, Good, and Faithful Servant” when he cast his crown before the throne.
Funeral and memorial services will be conducted by his friends and held at Houston National Cemetery on November 30, 2022, at 10:15am. Details about a reception and celebration of life to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Education Fund, the University of Houston, Second Baptist Church, or the charity of one's choice.
Guest Book
Sign Guestbook