| Date of Birth | October 1, 1939 |
| Passed Away | April 21, 2010 |
| Place of Residence | Hornell |
| Home State | NY |
| Service Date | April 23, 2010 |
| Service Time | 6:00 PM |
| Service Location | Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home |
JAMES R. “JIM” MOORE
HORNELL-James R. “Jim” Moore, 70, of 234 Greeley Ave., passed away peacefully,Wednesday afternoon (Apr. 21, 2010) at Rochester General Hospital, in the presence of his loving family.
Born in Cuba, N.Y. on Oct. 1, 1939, he was the son of the late Richard and Leta Green Moore. On May 25, 1982, he was married in South Carolina to the former Patricia Teachman, who survives.
While residing in Hornell, when he was younger, Jim assisted his father in the operation of the former Moore’s Bakery on Delaware Ave. and was also employed by the former Erie Railroad.
For 23 years he served with the U.S. Army in various locations throughout the world including three tours in Vietnam serving with the Military Assistance Command and was a recipient of a Purple Heart. After his retirement from the Army he returned to Hornell and received an associate’s degree from Alfred State College. He later was employed as a bus driver for Alfred-Almond Central School and was affectionately known as “Jimbo” by the students. Jim was also employed as a security guard for the former Morrison-Knudsen Co. in Hornell.
From 1993 until returning to Hornell in 2009, he and his wife Pat resided in Cherry Hill, N.J. and he was employed in Trenton, N.J. as a security guard for the Social Security Administration.
An animal lover, Jim also enjoyed coin collecting and will be remembered most of all for his love of God, country and children.
His family includes his wife of nearly 28 years, Pat; his children, Jim (Kathy) Moore of Hornell, Richard (Joni) Moore of Moody, Tx., Anjanette Moore of Belton, Tx., William (Lisa) Klees of Ft. Worth, Tx., Lori (John) Hyslip of Amherst, N.H., Syrena (Daniel) Bryant of Cleveland, Ga., Regina (David) Fallace of Durango, Colo.; James Donald Moore of Hornell (girlfriend, Dana DiMarco of Marlton, N.J.); his 19 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; his sister, Joyce Moore Gach of Phoenix, Az.; his four nieces and one nephew; his five great-nieces and six great-nephews; also his best friends, Larry Doty of Hornell, Gene Garrison of Hartsville, Bill Castle of Belmont and his best friend and cousin, Walter (Delores) Canfield of Arkport.
Besides his parents, he was also predeceased by his sister, Jackie Hendershot Moore; his brother-in-law, Frank Gach and his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Regina “Jean” and Donald Teachman.
Calling hours are from 3-6 p.m. today at the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc., 285 Main St., Hornell, where a funeral and committal service, with military honors, will take place following calling hours at 6 p.m. today, with Deacon Robert McCormick officiating.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in his memory to either the Hornell Area Humane Society, PO Box 533, Hornell, NY 14843 or to Life Time Care Hospice of Rochester, 3111 S. Winton Rd., Rochester, NY 14623. Envelopes for memorial contributions will be available at the funeral home.
To you all I am so sorry for your loss, Jim was a wonderful, sweet, loving man, my thoughts and prayers go out to you all at this difficult time in your lives, may god bless and comfort you all through this
love
Cherie(Clark)Hurne
Pat, James, and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort from God as you have never felt before. I know Jim and the Major are catching up in Heaven! God Bless you all.
I am greatly saddened by the news of Mr. Moore’s passing. He was a great father, husband, and all around person who always had a great story to share. My thoughts and prayers go out to your whole family. May he rest in peace. May we all remember and honor him as the great American Hero he was.
iam so sorry for you lose jim (jimbo)was a loving father an loved kids.jim was a good friend we drove school bus together for aa school.he reminded me of a cowboy, well dressed an wearing those boots.he always had a big smile an was always singing or whistling.he was always proude of his son,an how big he was for his age,like father like son.jim will be well missed.i lost a friend an god got an angel.may god bless his family thru these times.with my dearest sympathy fred.
Pat and James (You’re the two I know best)Lori, Regina and Syrena, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I had a lot of respect for Jim who said “Welcome Home” to me when I was introduced to hime the first time. I will always cherish that memory of him and I hope someone was waiting to say “Welcome Home” to him on Wednesday.
In times of such great sorrow we often feel our hearts will never heal. But least we not forget the “special gifts” we have been given. The “gifts” of many good, fun,& loving memories Jim has given us all. And when the time comes for us to make our “journey” it will be in the comfort of knowing that Jim has prepared our way. To Pat, James & the entire Moore family, hold these “gifts” near and may they assuage your sorrows & lessen the loss you have been given.
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. We are so glad that we were able to know Jim when he lived in NJ. We still miss all of you in the neighborhood. I smile when I think of Jim and all his kitties. Jim was a gentle giant! God be with you. With our love and sympathy,
Pam and Family