John Edward Moore,Jr.

John Edward Moore, Jr., 70, died on Thursday evening, April 13, 2017 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born December 16, 1946 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to John Edward, Sr. and Rita (Jarvis) Moore. John graduated from Central Bucks High School in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. After high school he attended Temple University in Philadelphia for two years.
He served as a proud member of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Naval Reserve before becoming a commercial fisherman in Chincoteague Island, Virginia. John loved the aviation industry and worked for Continental Airlines in Florida as a mechanic before moving to Tulsa, Oklahoma to pursue a career in the field. In 1980, he graduated from Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology with a Diploma in Airframe and Powerplant Licensing. He received his instructor and pilots license from Tulsair Beechcraft. He went on to teach aviation maintenance at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology for one year.
He met and married Frances Ann (Jackman) Moore at Will Rogers United Methodist Church in 1980. In 1982, the opened Sooner Ultralight, where John, taught and built private airframes. Shortly after opening the business, he also began teaching high school students at Tulsa VoTech. He enjoyed teaching aviation maintenance for over a decade.
John felt he had a calling for ministry in the early 90's. He started to pursue his Masters of Divinity at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He later moved to Kentucky to attend Asbury University to continue his education of ministry. In 1996, he attended the University of Dubuque, Iowa, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Philosophy. He was able to use his pastoral knowledge in local churches in the Tulsa area. He loved the Lord and was a gifted preacher and pastor.
John was always seeking new adventures throughout his life. He accomplished many of his goals and saw much of the United States when he started a new career for Werner Trucking. He trained and drove trucks over a million miles, without one single accident. He suffered a 5-way heart bypass, that took him off the road for nearly 6 months. He continued to drive for another 4 years before retiring in 2005. He moved back to Tulsa in 2010, to be closer to family.
He is preceded in death by his parents, John Edward, Sr. and Rita (Jarvis) Moore. Survivors include his wife, Frances Ann Moore of Tulsa; children, Joshua Moore of Tulsa and Jessica Moore of Tulsa; granddaughter, Blakely Mae of Tulsa; siblings, Elizabeth Penglase of Gouldsboro, PA and Barbara Alderfer and husband, Jim of Doylestown, PA; mother-in-law, Elsie Jackman of Tulsa; many nieces and nephews; loyal canine companion, Mako. He will be greatly missed.
The family would like to extend a sincere appreciation to all of the caregivers of Saint Francis Hospice that lovingly cared for John. We are truly grateful for your dedication to him and to us. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of John Edward Moore, Jr. to Saint Francis Hospice.