Gary Moore

Gary Emery Moore passed away on June 25, 2024, at the age of 83 in Cleveland, Oklahoma.

Gary was born on June 18, 1941, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the son of Frank and Vance (Barlow) Moore. Gary was raised and educated in Cleveland, graduating with the Class of 1959. Gary was united in marriage on September 23, 1961, to Carol Baker in Miami, Oklahoma. Gary furthered his education after high school at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford, Oklahoma, graduating with a Pharm D Degree in 1964. On January 1, 1966, Gary and Carol returned to Oklahoma to purchase the Palace Drug Store. In 1973, Gary and Carol built their current home, where they continue to reside. For the past several years, Gary has taken a back seat in the pharmacy; however, he has never fully retired.

Gary loved working in his yard and tending to his pool. He was always working on a project at home. Gary always loved being at home with his family and enjoyed it when everyone was together. Gary has always enjoyed working on computers and built a system for the pharmacy that has been used for many years.

Survivors are his wife Carol of the home; three sons, Jeff Moore of Cleveland, Oklahoma; Brent Moore and his wife Shelly of Edmond, Oklahoma; Greg Moore and his wife Connie of Cleveland, Oklahoma; eleven grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Gary was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Patsy Kesner.

Chapman-Black Funeral Home will handle the arrangements. Friends and family may visit Gary's online guest book and memorial page at www.chapman-black.com.