Olen Lee Moore

Hatley – Olen Lee Moore, 89, died on Monday, December 23, 2014, at River Place Nursing Center, Amory. Born on November 1, 1925, in Sulligent, AL, he was a son of the late Sidney and Bertha Hopkins Moore.

Mr. Moore attended Vernon High School and was drafted while in the 11th grade. He honorably served in the US Army during World War II, fought in the Battle of the Bulge and was the recipient of three Bronze Stars. On March 22, 1947, he married Mary Lois Carter. A diesel mechanic, he worked with Scribner Equipment Company for 20 years and with Thompson Machinery for 13 years, retiring in 1988. Wanting to stay busier than retirement brought, Mr. Moore worked for Big Star as a grocery bagger/clerk. A dedicated and faithful Christian, he was a member of Amory Church of Christ. Mr. Moore always looked forward to going to church, spending time with his family and spoiling his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Hardworking and a provider for his family, his ministry was always being ready to help others; he would often pick a five gallon bucket of peas and give to those in need. Mr. Moore enjoyed Gospel music and gardening, especially tending to his 3 acres of peas.

Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Mary Lois Moore, Hatley; daughters, Denese Pounds, Birmingham, Bernece Smith, Hatley and Wanda McKay (Donny), Tupelo; grandchildren, Kelly Smith (Sandy), Saltillo, Amy Kidd (Chris), Hatley, Hollie Bowlin (John), Tupelo, Destry Pounds, Daphne, AL, and Bryce McKay, Southaven; great-grandchildren, Jackson Smith; Brock Kidd; Brodie Smith Tralise and Tyler Pounds; Mary Robbins Bowlin, and Rosie McKay Bowlin; a host of nieces & nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Earl Smith; sisters, Earline Moore; Millie Herron; Lena and Dena Moore; Mildred Robinson; Icie Merchant; and Hazel Johnson; brothers, Leon and I. J. Moore; and Russell Humphries.

A Funeral Service will be held at 2 PM, Friday, December 26, at E. E. Pickle Funeral Home with Mr. Philip Hathcock and Mr. Leslie Grant officiating. Burial will be in Hatley Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Garland Anderson, Jerry and Harold Cooper, Jimmy Vaughan, Boyd Bryan, Tim Dickerson, Phil Sullivan and Doyce Britt.

Visitation will be from 12:30 – 1:50 PM, Friday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be given to Amory Church of Christ, PO Box 371, Amory, MS 38821.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at EEPickleFuneralHome.com.