William E. Moore:  age 87: passed away peacefully in his residence on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Ed was born in Okolona, Mississippi on December 4, 1936 to George Moore and Fannie Mae (nee: Darden) Moore. He married Mary T. (nee: Pruitt} Moore in 1958 and Bobbie J. (nee: Clark) Moore in 1977.

Brother Ed moved to Racine, WI in the summer of 1965, and became employed by J.I. Case Company soon after. He worked at Case Co. for thirty plus years and retired at the early age of 56 years old. He is a member of the Local UAW. Brother Ed was a long-time member of New Omega Missionary Baptist Church. Before moving to Racine, he was a brick masonry in Okolona, MS. During his retirement he continued to do odd jobs to keep busy. While working odd jobs he got to know so many people who loved him, and he loved them dearly.

Surviving are his children, Michael (Melinda) Moore of Katie, Tx, Barbara (Dontay) McGee of Racine, WI, Edward Moore (Stacy Love) of Racine WI, Tyrone (Andrea) Moore of Killeen Tx, Mark Gill of California, and Steve Gill of Racine, WI and Willa Mae Gill of Racine, WI. Sister Georgia Crawford, Sister-in-Law Bob Moore. Many grandchildren, great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Special cousins Walter Garth and Peggy Heard. Other special friends Lisa & Sonnie Driver, Mr. Milsap, Deacon McGhee and John Patterson and a special thanks to Ricky Evans who called daily, just to name a few.

Brother Ed was preceded in death by his parents, George and Fannie Mae Moore, Bobbie Moore, Mary Moore, Tommie Moore, Katie Graves, Joyce Gill, Bernard Gill, many brothers and sisters- in- laws, and several other members of his family.

Service Details

Homegoing Service for William will be held at New Omega Baptist Church, 5731 Northwestern Avenue, Racine on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 11:00AM with Rev. Fred L. Richmond, Sr. as officiant. Visitation will be at church from 10:00AM until the time of service. William will be laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery on Monday, April 15, 2024 at 10:00AM. Those who plan to attend will meet at the front entrance of Graceland by 9:45AM.