Earl Ray Moore

On Monday, November 25, 2024, “Diana’s Hero”, Earl Ray Moore, 83, was reunited in heaven with the love of his life, Diana Sue Moore. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until  2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 27th at Tankersley Funeral Home at 807 S. Columbia in Stamford followed by Funeral Services at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Paul Wright officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Tankersley Funeral Home.

Earl was born on April 18, 1941, in Gorman, Texas to George Jefferson Moore and Mamie (Lawless) Moore. He received his formal education in the Stamford Schools.

Earl was enjoying a motorcycle ride when his bike went astray, and he went crashing into a rose bush which then required him to go to the emergency room for treatment. This was the evening that would change his life forever when he met Miss Diana Sue Keller his ER nurse. Earl and Diana were married on April 20, 1963, in LaPorte, Texas, a union lasting almost 45 years. Diana proceeded him in death on February 28, 2008.

Earl was a devoted husband, father, papaw and loyal friend. His world revolved around Diana and Tracy, until grandkids and great grands arrived, making his time and heart grow even larger.  Earl loved to be with family for special events, cookouts and grandkids sporting events. Earl was a hard-working man who enjoyed providing for his family. He even had a soft spot in his heart for his truck that he drove many miles.

Earl was proceeded in death by his parents, George and Mamie Moore, his wife, Diana Sue Moore, and an infant brother, Deward Lee Moore.

Survivors include his loving daughter, Tracy Bell and husband Robert of Stamford, Texas; 2 grandsons, Chris Bell and wife Shannon and Jacob Bell and wife Ashley all of Stamford, Texas; 1 sister, Sharon Boyd of Halton City, Texas; 4 great grandchildren, Garryn Bell, Gatlyn Bell, Cooper Bell and Maddie Sue Bell all of Stamford; a host of other relatives and friends.

Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.tankerlseyfuneralhome.com.