John L. Moore Lafayette, Indiana Obituary

John L. Moore

John L. Moore, age 59, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on September 6, 2021 in Lafayette, Indiana. John was born on January 25, 1962 in Linton, Indiana to Larry and Patsy (Miller) Moore. He was a graduate of Owen Valley High School and was employed at Caterpillar for 34 years. John is survived by his three children Megan and her husband Josh Smith, Kayla and her husband Brandon Davis, and Riley Woodard; his partner Tanya Woodard, her two children Taylor and Madison, his four siblings Larry Moore Jr., Clint Moore, Linda Davis and Karen Melichar and his five grandchildren, Gwen, Emery, Amos, Ruxin, and Luna. John was the life of the party. He loved spending time with his family and friends. His hobbies included camping (Just one more, Moore) racing, fishing, telling “stories,” working in his shop, and being at the beach. He was a man that went by many names: Dad, Johnny Moore/Mo, JFM, Papaw, Poppy, and many more by those who loved and knew him. Family and friends are invited to attend the Celebration of Life with a visitation from 9:00 AM until the service at 12:00 PM Saturday September 11 at Hahn-Groeber Funeral Home, 1104 Columbia St. in Lafayette, LeeAnn Jones, Celebrant officiating. The interment will follow at St. Boniface Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family is collecting donations to the IU Arnett Intensive Care Unit to show our support to the staff that cared for John. Please leave memories and condolences at www.hahngroeberfuneralhome.com. Hahn-Groeber Funeral Home of Lafayette is honored to serve the Moore family.
January 25, 1962 - September 6, 202101/25/196209/06/2021
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Mark , Jennifer and Max Coffman
September 15, 2021
I worked with John for 27 years at Cat. He will be greatly missed. Shared a lot of laughs and a few iron hand shakes over the years. He was a great mechanic and son my will always be thankful for that last transmission you didn't want to build. May the Lord be with you a... Continue Reading
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Juanita
September 12, 2021
Such a kind human. Johnny will be missed. Until we meet again.
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Rick Cheek
September 11, 2021
I had the pleasure of working with John at Caterpillar for many years and also knew him as a friend. Thoughts and prayers to the family, as I know he will be missed. Another Cat retiree gone way too soon! As many have said, he always had a smile and a good disposition! H... Continue Reading
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Jake Light
September 11, 2021
Johnny was a man amongst men!!!! He would do anything I needed from him. Its difficult to find people like Johnny today!!! I miss talking with him already!!!! RIP my good friend. May God be with you and your family!!!
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Benjie Lee
September 11, 2021
So sorry to hear of Johnnys passing we were praying so hard daily for his recovery. I guess God needed some car work done RIP my friend
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Randy Welk
September 11, 2021
John went by many names; I just called him "HERO". If you knew John, you knew a hard working, honest, great guy that would help you anytime. John was one of a kind. He was as tough as they come. He could break your hand with a hand shake, yet had a heart for people that ... Continue Reading
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Mike McCloskey
September 11, 2021
Johnny you will definitely be missed by everyone who knew you. You are one of a kind. Fly high my friend. Gods speed to you and your family.
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chris penrod
September 11, 2021
Johnny Moore made life fun at Caterpillar. He was always upbeat and full of life. I always called him the other brother Moore. You will be missed by the many people your life touched.
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Matt Prelock
September 11, 2021
As a fellow retiree that returned for just a little bit more fun, we always greeted each other with " Hey Old Timer". Johnny was always available to bail me out when any of my family's vehicles needed work. I sure loved listening to his laugh and will miss him even more.... Continue Reading
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Dwayne Howard
September 10, 2021
Things will not be the same without my buddy Johnny Moore. You will be missed by everyone who knew you my Brother! Sending prayers for John and the entire family.
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