Leon Herbert Moore

Leon Herbert Moore, a longtime resident of Houston, Texas, died unexpectedly on October 1, 2022 at Southeast Memorial Hospital at the age of 74. He was born December 2, 1947 in Houston, Texas, the son of Jason and Hellen Moore. He was raised and educated in Houston, Texas.

Leon served in the US Army during the Vietnam Era. After he served in the military he married Norma Jane Warneke on November 20, 1981, they were married for nearly 41 years. Leon was a Member of Arabia Shriners, Jacques DeMolay Lodge #1390 AF & AM, and Motor Corps. Leon loved fishing, hunting, diving, and woodworking. He loved watching his kids and grandkids play sports, Leon enjoyed his life with family and friends by spending time with them, especially his grandchildren. He met every situation with a smile and positive attitude. He was carefree, hardworking and always enjoyed a good laugh. He was a loving man.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his twin brother, Leo Harvey Moore; his grandparents, Leo Herbert & Pearl Stouffley Williams; and brother in law, William “Billy” Alford. Surviving in addition to his wife, Norma Jane (Warneke) Moore; daughters, Tanya Bowen and her husband Chuck, & Jessica Reyes and her husband Joe; four grandchildren, Shawni Luersman, Kayla Berel, Joe Reyes & Jesse Reyes; two great grandchildren, Aubrey Bourman and Madelyn Bourman; one sister, Kitty Brewer-Lengers and her husband John; one brother, Michael Moore and his wife Amelia (Emily); two sisters in law, Barbara Alford and Glenda Hyde and her husband Albert (Bubba); with numerous nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to visit with the family from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Asbury United Methodist Church, 5354 Space Center Blvd, Pasadena, Texas 77505. The Celebration of Life will follow at 12:00 PM. Graveside and burial will be held in Woodlawn Garden of Memories Cemetery, 1101 Antoine Dr, Houston, Texas 77055 at 3:00 PM on October 8, 2022. Reception will follow after burial at Leon and Norma’s home, address to be given at the graveside service. All family and friends are welcome to join. Please deliver flowers to Asbury United Methodist Church, 5354 Space Center Blvd, Pasadena, Texas 77505 by 1:00 PM on Friday, October 7, 2022 or after 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 8, 2022. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Arabia Shrine Temple in Houston or Asbury United Methodist Church.

Pallbearers:
Brad Alford, Brent Alford, Robert Moore, Stephen Moore, Jason Moore, Justin Richardson,
Rudy Reyes, JR, Joaquin Fernandez, Abraham Baez, III, Ricky Cordova

Honorary Pallbearers:
John Lengers, Albert Janda, Bobby Ray Hyde, Lil Joe Reyes, Jesse Reyes