Billy Moore

William (Billy) Robert Moore, lifetime resident of Kaufman County, passed away on Jan. 13, 2025. Billy was born June 18, 1954 in Vincennes, IN to Jack and Robbie Jo Moore, both of whom passed away before him along with his nephew, Justin Jost. Billy moved with his family to Texas as a young boy and in 1972, he graduated from Terrell High School. During his high school years, Billy was a frequent contestant in rodeoing and was an accomplished bareback rider and bull rider. Even after graduation, he still was active in rodeo events for several years in many competitions. In the latter part of 1973, he enlisted in the Texas National Guard and served from 1973 to his honorable discharge in 1987. Billy was a proud patriot and true American and his frequent bit of advice to the younger generations was to take advantage of any opportunity to serve this great nation by serving in the military. Billy was naturally blessed with a dedicated work ethic that was exceeded only by his devotion to his family. He worked at the Terrell Post Office where he was a letter carrier until 1985 as well as with the Soil Conservation Service. In 1985, Billy began another milestone in his life when he began working as a fireman with the Garland Fire Department. For over 23 years, until his retirement in 2008, Billy made a difference serving others and tirelessly working every shift to help others and his fellow firemen. While working with GFD, Billy put his knowledge of building and designing to use when he founded his own construction company, Billy Moore Custom Homes, where he made many dream homes become a reality for countless families. His skill and talent for project management and combining the necessary resources and contractors to make every creative idea into the perfect home made Billy a highly sought after general contractor. His reputation for professionalism and knowledge earned him an appointment to the Kaufman County Appraisal District, a term he held for many years. During his tenure with KCAD, it was well known by the residents (and elected officials) that honesty, integrity and fairness would be Billy’s driving priorities in every hearing. Billy truly never met a stranger because within a few moments of meeting him, everyone was an instant, and lifelong, friend. His sense of humor and his unique outlook on life made every day an adventurous experience with Billy and there are an infinite number of “Billy Moore Stories” that can be told by countless people, each of which ended with laughing or astonishment of how he got away with it! He had a great mix of perseverance and charm that got him out of many questionable situations with his buddies immediately asking when they could do it again! In 2004, fate would have Billy meet a lovely lady, named Cindy, at Gastonia-Scurry Water Supply and he was so captivated by her that he sent flowers the very next day. She and Billy would get married in May of 2012 and Cindy brought a joy that completed Billy. Together, they traveled, made new friends, spent time with old friends, blended their beloved families and shared a love story that was one for the ages. Billy was known to always be a bit wild and Cindy brought out a part of his personality that completely balanced their lives. As Paul writes in 1 Cor 13:13, “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love”, this same love is exactly what Billy and Cindy had for many years. When not working, Billy loved fishing, watching war movies, being with his grandchildren, being a beloved “Pop” to Daisy, and relaxing with his dogs, including his dachshund, Roscoe. A man of wisdom, talent and generosity who truly lived every day to the fullest, Billy will never be forgotten by all who knew and loved him. He leaves his memory to be forever cherished by his wife, Cindy Moore; children: Michael Casey Moore, Clinton Jared Moore and wife, Blandine, Jared Kyle Caldwell and Daisy O’Ryan Caldwell; grandchildren: Aiden Moore, Brenden Moore, Alex Moore, Max Moore, Blaine Moore, and William Moore; siblings: Jack Moore, Johnny Moore and Debbie Jost as well as several nieces, nephews, extended family members (including in-laws and out-laws!) along with too many friends to count as Billy knew everyone in both Kaufman and Van Zandt counties. Funeral service and celebration of Billy's life will be at 11:00am, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 at First Baptist Church Kaufman, 2000 W. Fair St., Kaufman, Texas, 75142. His family will receive friends 2:00pm to 4:00pm, Sunday, Jan. 19, at Max Slayton Funeral Chapel. For those wishing, Billy's family has suggested that donations be made to the research into Amyloidosis at https://secure.qgiv.com/for/?key=amyfound or to the Garland FD/GFFA Charities assisting other fire station families at https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=68FMFG2SG5B5A

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Billy Moore

June 18, 1954 - January 13, 2025