Robert L. Moore

"I have a place in heaven

Please don’t sing sad songs for me,

Forget your grief and fears,

For I am in a perfect place

Away from pain and tears.

It’s far away from hunger

And hurt and want and pride,

I have a place in Heaven

With the Master at my side.

My life on earth was very good,

As earthly life can go,

But Paradise is so much more

Than anyone can know.

My heart is filled with happiness

And sweet rejoicing, too.

To walk with God is perfect peace,

A joy forever new."

                                                                                                                                                            -Unknown

Robert, known as Bobby to family and close friends, was the fourth and last child of Ernest and Bertha Moore. He was born and raised in Kansas City MO. He was an early Christmas present to his family on December 10, 1953.

He was educated in the Kansas City public schools, attending Central Jr. High, Paseo High school, and Penn Valley Community College.

Robert enlisted in the US Air Force shortly after high school and served in Southeast Asia. He was a Sergeant E-4 when separated with an honorable discharge.

Bobby was a high energy personality with a wide array of interests and talents. He loved music, bowling, gardening, cooking, sports and fixing things. He was a noted exceptional bowler, having bowled a perfect score of 300 while still in his teens.

He could be passionate about his beliefs yet open to new ideas. He had compassion for all people in general, especially children. He was also an animal lover.

He was a home body who enjoyed a quiet life in his older years. He enjoyed visiting family and visits from the grandchildren. Bob treasured family above all things after God. Yes, Bobby acknowledged God and it was evident in his interactions with others. He claimed no religious affiliation but love.

Those who knew him on a personal level bore witness to him possessing a heart of gold, sometimes hidden behind a detachment and a hot temper if provoked. ·

Bob worked for BNSF Railway and retired after 37 years.

Robert was preceded in death by: his parents, Ernest and Bertha Moore. His sister, Sylvia Garrett, His brother; Ernest Moore, Ill, and his son, Ryan Anthony Moore.

On April 24, 2023, Robert quietly departed this life in the comfort of his South Kansas City home, surrounded by his wife and two bonus sons, after an extended illness.

He leaves to cherish his life and home: his wife: Nadine Moore of the home, his biological daughter, Melissa Shiggs (Lindsey) of Kansas City, MO, and a biological granddaughter, Marianna Moore of Chicago, IL.

He leaves a bonus family of five: Christopher Hill (Gardenia) of Stuttgart AR, Maurice Stevens of Houston TX, Lloyd A. Stevens of Kansas City, MO, Kimbrlyn Stevens of Kansas City, MO and Kelly Stevens of St. Louis, MO. He is also survived by one sister, Sharon Crowley (Floyd) of Lee's Summit, MO, a niece Teresa Crowley of Kansas City, MO, one nephew, Kenneth Garrett III (Ashley) and a great Nephew Kenneth Garrett IV of Lee's Summit, MO.

He leaves 17 bonus grandchildren: Devaughn Miller of Kansas City, MO, Christina Johnson (Andrew) of Kansas City, MO, Alexandria Stevens of Kansas City, MO, Melanna Smith of  Houston TX, Maurika Stevens of Gladstone, MO, Amareah, OmJade, lmira, Aleem, Maurice Jr. Stevens, and Heaven Riley  of Houston TX, Neal Gaithers of Bourbon MO, Charisma Jackson of Pine Bluff, AR, Justin Rogers of Kansas City, MO, Jaurice Bruce of Wichita KS, Brielle Perry of Houston, TX, and Chrisneisha Hill of Stuttgart, AR.

Robert Lee Moore will be missed by a large number of friends, extended family and neighbors.

Services for Robert will be held at Muehlebach Funeral Care, 6800 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri 64131 on Tuesday, May 9th, 2023 from 10:00am - 12:00pm, followed by an honorable military burial at Higginsville Missouri Veterans Cemetery, 20109 Bus, MO-13, Higginsville, MO 64037 at 2:00pm.