James B. Moore passed away peacefully at home on October 12, 2023, surrounded by his family. James was born August 31, 1930, to the late Alonzo & Emma (Foster) Moore. He will be missed by his beloved wife, Wannie Jean (Preston), and his children, Mary Allen, James Moore, Jr. (Joy), Peggy Moore, and May Derkson. James is survived by his 7 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his loving sister, Aley Wilson. James also leaves behind a host of other relatives and friends and will be greatly missed.
James worked construction and was a General Foreman during the building of the Moscow Power Plant. He also worked on the two tallest smoke stacks at the Beckjord Power Plant during the 1960’s.
He was a family man. He coached knothole baseball in New Richmond during the 1960s. He was an active member of the Elk’s Lodge Ira 37 IBPOE of W, in Covington, Kentucky, serving as Leading Knight for many years.
Visitation EC Nurre Funeral Home, 200 Western Avenue, New Richmond, Ohio. The Wake took place on October 23, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and the Funeral Services were held on October 24, 2023, at 12:30 p.m. Guests were able to pay their respects at 11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. on the 24th before the Funeral Services.