Theo Leslie “Chin” Moore, Sr, was born to Albert and Tulia Bell Moore on May 8, 1951. He was a member of Portland Memorial Missionary Baptist Church. Theo attended Jefferson County Public School and graduated from Ahrens Vocational. He was employed by Jeff Boat and later retired from Ford Motor Company with 30 years of service. Theo was married to the love of his life and best friend, Tonette Moore. He was a loving, faithful family man, who valued family above all else. He was an advocate lover of thoroughbred horse racing and gambling. Theo's greatest attribute was being a father and grandfather.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Willie Moore, Noble Moore and Leo (“Twin, Bigh”) Moore and sisters, Odell “T” Handley, Paralee Moore and Barbara “Bobbie” Moore.
Theo leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife of 45 years, Tonette Moore; children, Theo L. Moore Jr (Regan) and Tuesday Moore; grandchildren, Darryl, DeAira, and Dallas Baker; brothers, Ollie Moore (Sirlivia) and Isiah Moore (Mary); sisters, Henrietta Newby, Mary Jean Stayhorn, Bessie Cook (Thenoplois) and Denise Ellis and a host of nieces, nephews and other family and friends.
Visitation will be Saturday, March 6, 2021, at Scott Funeral Home, 2515 Veterans Parkway, Jeffersonville, IN from 11am-2pm with a celebration of Theo's life beginning at 2pm.
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