Biography: David R. “Randy” Moore of Little Rock, age 60, ended his valiant struggle of more than ten years with spinal and brain cancer on August 11, 2009. Although the battle was sometimes formidable, Randy and Karen were blessed to have the love and support of so many during this long fight – family, friends, healthcare professionals, etc. For this, we are truly grateful. Randy was born on October 18, 1948 in El Dorado, Arkansas. He graduated from El Dorado High School in 1966. He served in the U.S. Army in Germany from 1968-1971. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1976 and has remained a loyal Sooners fan throughout the years. Randy worked for AT&T, Systematics, later Alltel Information Services, and Pegasus before his health forced him to retire in 2006. He attended St. James United Methodist Church and loved the Saturday Night Service. Randy maintained an incredible attitude throughout his illness and his faith and sense of humor helped him and those around him have smiles to the very end. He was a fabulous cook and loved to travel and make people smile. He loved music – from rock and roll to classical to bluegrass gospel – he had an appreciation for it all. Randy was preceded in death by his parents, Senator W.D. (Bill) and Juanita Moore. He is survived by his wife and soul-mate, Karen Huber, brothers Bill (Marge) Moore of Houston, TX, Dennis Moore of Waco, TX, and sister Janis Lentz of McAllen, TX. He is also survived by nieces: Leah (Glenn) Slaven of Baytown, TX, Diana (Dea) Everett of Vancouver, WA, Karrie Huber of Fayetteville, AR and nephews: Drew Lentz of McAllen, TX, Peter (Christina) Lentz of San Antonio, TX and Kasper Huber of Fayetteville, AR. In addition he is survived by mother-in-law, Katharine Huber and brother-in-law Barry (Glinda) Huber, all of Jonesboro, AR, great nieces Katie Slaven and Emma Lentz and great nephews Brandon and Andrew Lentz, as well as several cousins. He also leaves many special friends and his dogs Sophie and Lucy, who will miss him so very much. A celebration of Randy’s life will be held at St. James UMC on Thursday, August 13 at 3 p.m., officiated by Rev. Greg Schick. In honor of Randy’s favorite church service, please come dressed casually, preferably in bright colors. Afterwards the family will joyfully receive people at the home (4006 Valley View Drive). Please feel free to join us for both or either to celebrate Randy’s wonderful life! There are so many to thank it is impossible to list everyone, but special appreciation goes to Dr. Howard Colman and staff at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, the caring people at UAMS in Little Rock (Dr. Laura Hutchins Ron, Donna, Kathy, Anita, the nurses on 7H and in the Infusion Center). Also, thanks go to CARTI, Hospice Home Care, MEMS and his always supportive church family at St. James. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. James UMC, MD Anderson, UAMS, CARTI or to CaringBridge, which has been such a help these last few months (www.caringbridge.org/visit/randymoore).
God bless you as you deal with your loss. I know Randy is exicited about his new home.
Chris