Lamar Gresham Moore, 87, a resident of Chillicothe, Mo. passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at his residence. He was born the son of Vincent Gresham and Clara Belle (Price) Moore on January 30, 1935 in Monticello.
He was a 1952 graduate of Selma High School, where he played basketball. Lamar knew how to work hard and play hard, this led to an interesting path to his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Arkansas at Monticello. He served in the National Guard. Lamar often told about serving with his cousins, Paul Eddy Moore and Billy Moore at Fort Chaffee, Fort Smith.
Lamar was a lifelong John Deere man beginning with the family’s purchase of the Model A tractor, to being Territory Representative after college which led to owning his own John Deere dealership in Chillicothe, Missouri. Throughout his life, he took his responsibility toward family, friends and fun seriously. If he said he would take care of something, he would. Lamar valued family roots, hunting and old cars. He curated artifacts from his life to celebrate where he came from. He was quick to offer a chance to others to share in his newest hobby. To say he was outgoing would be an understatement. He was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church.
He is survived by two sons, Tony Moore of Kansas City, Mo., and Andrew Weldon (Amy) of Warrensburg, Mo.; four grandchildren, Taylor Moore, Sophia Weldon, Zoey Weldon and Emma Weldon; a brother, Jimmy Moore of Monticello, and sister-in-law, Rachel Moore of Chillicothe, Mo. He is also survived by his long time companion, Susan E. Welch Wilson of Milan, Mo.; and his faithful cat, Gresham Moore. He is preceded in death by his parents; a son, Brett Moore; and brother, Maurice Moore.
A memorial service was held at Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe, Mo. on Friday, October 7, 2022 at 6 p.m. A visitation was held at Lindley Funeral Home, on Friday, October 7, 2022 from 5 - 7 p.m. Additional services were held at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home, Monticello on Sunday, October 9, 2022 at 2 p.m. with a private burial at Mt. Tabor Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Band of Angels, Kansas City, Mo. and/or Mt. Tabor Cemetery, Monticello, and may be left at or mailed to Lindley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 47, Chillicothe, Mo.64601. Online condolences may be made at www.lindleyfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe, Missouri.
