Deacon Edgar Lee Moore Jr.

Deacon Edgar Lee Moore, Jr., son of the late Edgar Lee Moore, Sr., and the late Mattie Brown Moore, was born Friday, September 25, 1936, in Macon, Georgia. In Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, May 5, 2010, God In His Infinite Wisdom and Divine Love, called Deacon Edgar Lee Moore, Jr., into Eternal Life. He was a graduate of the former William Penn High School and matriculated to Cheyney University and seminary school. As a young man, Deacon Moore was a member of the group ‘The Emperors’ which he, along with James Jackson, Donald Brantley, Bobby Fulton and David Peterson, formed in the early 60’s. Over the years, additional members joined the group, Mickey Moore, Milton Brown, Steve Stevens, Ronnie Bowers, Leo and Ronnie Burnette, Tyrone Moss, Jessie Alphonso, Ross Mounds, Tommy Reid and Larry Myers. Most will remember the group for its hit song ‘Karate’ which was a rocking dance craze number. As a confession of his Christian Faith, Deacon Moore joined in fellowship with Goodwin Memorial Baptist Church where he faithfully served with the Deacon, Trustee, Choir, Drama, Scholarship and Sunday School Ministries. He loved his church family. Each Sunday there was a queue of members ready for their hugs and conversation after service. He was full of compliments for the choirs; he praised the worship leaders; and looked forward to hearing the Word. He was always interested in how the young people were doing academically, through sports and personal growth. They meant as much to him as his family and friends. Deacon Moore retired from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation, after thirty-seven years and Dauphin Deposit Bank after twenty-five years of service. He loved reading his Bible, autobiographies; and, with a passion for all sports, he was a PIAA track official for thirty-five years, football statistician and basketball timekeeper. He was a member of Kappa Alpha PSI Fraternity, Cougar Club and served with the Marine Corps Reserves. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by brother, Edward Moore. He leaves to honor his legacy and treasure many special memories: his devoted wife, Delores Moore; sons, Keith Moore and his wife Ruth, Stephen Moore and wife Bonita, and Lionel Moore; his daughters, Valerie Patterson and husband Theodore, Joyce Moore, all of Harrisburg, and Tanita Williams and husband Lance of Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania. He will be fondly remembered by his thirteen grandchildren; three great grandchildren; sisters, Evelyn Price, Barbara Richardson, Carol Harden, all of Harrisburg, Betty Sandford and Melineaze Lowe, both of Georgia; his brothers, Walker Daniels and Joseph Moore, both of Harrisburg, Alfred and Michael Moore, both of Georgia; other relatives and many friends who will all miss him. Giving God All Glory, Honor and Praise, Submitted by The Family

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Deacon Edgar Lee Moore Jr.

September 25, 1936 - May 5, 2010