Born: April 22, 1941 - Deceased: June 4, 2026
Jerry Wayne Moore, Sr., 85, passed away peacefully in his sleep Thursday, June 4, 2026 at his home in Fairview Heights, IL after a long battle with cancer.
Jerry was born Tuesday, April 22, 1941 in Corinth, MS to Cecil and Alta Moore. He had a long and varied career that saw him travel abroad and across the country. He spent four years as a navigator on B-50 planes in the Air Force. After leaving the service, he worked in network computer infrastructure for IBM and helped install the fiber optic network for the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. He later sold insurance and in retirement drove a school bus. In all endeavors, he was an expert connector of people and ideas who used laughter to build networks.
Jerry could always be found working with his hands and loved spending time with his kids and grandkids. He was a longtime soccer referee at the amateur and professional level, even refereeing international FIFA matches. He loved to coach his kids’ teams and was an avid golfer and fisherman. There may not have been a more devoted St. Louis Cardinals and St. Louis City SC fan in the metro area.
He was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of O’Fallon, IL, where he volunteered as an usher.
Jerry served in the the 1370th Photo-Mapping Wing of U.S. Air Force and fought in the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged as an Airman First Class.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Alta, nee Gilliam, Moore; and sister, Faye Goeman.
Surviving are his wife, Carol, nee McAdams, Moore of Fairview Heights, IL; children, Jerry Wayne (Jenny) Moore, Jr. of Murfreesboro, TN, Steve (Dawn) Moore of Mt. Juliet, TN, John (Katie Adams) Moore of Affton, MO, and Erin (Griffith Moore) Moore of University City, MO; grandchildren, Shelby (Tanner) Mashburn, Daniel Moore, Bradley Moore, Connor (Chloe) Moore, Hattie Adams-Moore, and Lulu Adams-Moore; great grandchildren, Benjamin Mashburn, Boston Mashburn, and Knox Moore; sister, Barbara (Charlie) Caudill; brother-in-law, Dennis Liss; sister-in-law, Barbara (Robert) Cummings; and dear nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank the BJC Hospice team for the amazing care they provided to Jerry in his final months.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund in O’Fallon, IL.
Visitation: Visitation from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL with a service to follow immediately.
Services: Funeral service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL with Rev. Tom Dawson officiating.
Burial: Funeral procession will leave at 9:45 a.m. on Friday, June 12, 2026 from Kurrus Funeral Home for a 10:30 a.m. service with Honors at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO.
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🙏🏼Sorry to hear this sad news. Praying for you cousins Wayne, Steve & family. Love you all. 🥰
Sending prayers for Jerry Wayne’s family and especially to Barbara. Jerry seemed to have a fulfilling life and accomplished so much in his lifetime.
I have such fond memories of all the Moore cousins playing together at our grandmothers house
Prayers for all who mourn my Uncle Jerry. May GOD bless you and be with you all through this brief waiting period. Until we see each other again.
Condolences to Jerry’s wife & children & grandchildren. My parents & Jerry’s were lifelong friends in Corinth, MS. Jerry & I graduated from same school in Highland Park, MI, then we moved & life moves on. I have very fond memories of Jerry, always ambitious & a kind, thoughtful man. Barbara sorry for your loss also, I’ll keep you in my thoughts & prayers!
Sorry for your loss Barbara I know you will miss him. Condolences to wife & family. I’m sure Jerry will be missed by many as he had such a great life. I’m blessed to have been able to call Jerry a friend of many years.