IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Roger Moore,
Sr.

Aug 23, 1948 — Sep 12, 2026

Griffin

Obituary

Mr. Roger Moore, Sr., was born on August 23, 1948, to late Homer Moore, Sr., and late Annie Lee Miller Moore in Griffin, Georgia. He received his formal education at Fairmont High School in Griffin, Georgia. After high school, Roger enlisted in the United States Army and was Honorably Discharged

As a young man, Roger confessed and accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age and was united with Eighth Baptist Church.

Mr. Roger Moore, Sr., was united in holy matrimony with Ms. Shirley Evans in Griffin, Georgia. Their union was blessed with 2 children.

Roger worked in his family business, Moore Brothers Landscaping at an early age, and later Homer Cement Business. Roger also served 16 years as a Sergeant in the United States Army.

On Saturday, September 12, 2026, our Heavenly Father called Mr. Roger Moore Sr., home where he will forever dwell in God's presence. He is now set free from all sickness and pain. Rest now in peace and comfort, your journey has ended, battle fought, and victory won. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Ann Moore, his parents, Homer Moore, Sr., and Annie Lee Miller Moore, in-laws, Morzene Evans and Inell Evans, brothers, Lloyd Moore, Homer Moore, Jr., Charlie Moore, and Eddie Champion, his sister, Margaret Stewart, sisters-in-law, Beauty Mae Evans, Caroline Barnes, and Brenda Parks, and his brothers-in-laws, Larry Wilder, Thomas Parks, and David Stewart.

Mr. Roger Moore, Sr., leaves to cherish his memory his son, Roger (Kathy) Moore, Jr., his daughter, Tressie (Howard) Williams, his siblings, Patricia Moore Wilder, and Julia Champion, 4 grandchildren, Shametra (Cortney) McDaniel, Vernada Tyus, Demetria (Brittany) Moore, and Jakayla (Robin) Thomas, 10 great grandchildren, and his special friend, Bobby Barnes. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends that will miss him dearly.

Visitation will be held on Friday, September 18, 2026, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. Service will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Rev. Alfred Jester is the Eulogist.

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Visitation

September
18

Friday

4:00 - 6:00 pm

Funeral Service

September
19

Saturday

Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home

1512 Williamson Road, Griffin, GA 30224

Starts at 2:00 pm

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