Michael D. Moore

Michael "Big Mike" Moore was born on December 26, 1959 in Memphis, Tennessee. He departed this life on May 4, 2017. He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Walter and Willette Moore, and sister, Rochelle Singh.
He received his formal education in the St. Louis, Missouri public school system and confessed a hope in Christ at an early age. Mike believed in living life to the fullest! His big personality and infectious smile captured the hearts of many. He said what he meant and meant what he said about all things. He loved his family dearly and wanted the best for everyone he knew and loved. As a big brother, he was protective, bossy, and caring. As a father, he was loving and attentive. All who knew him well, knew he was crazy about his mom and was referred to as "the big baby" of the family.

Mike held many positions in the work force over his lifetime with his main love being customer service. He loved talking to people and took the time to learn from them and impart his knowledge. He's learned and imparted knowledge in St. Louis, Missouri, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and lastly, Louisville, Kentucky. In Louisville, Mike began a new life and settled down with his fiancée, Vanessa Bowman. Vanessa loved and cared for him until his untimely death.

In his pastime, Mike liked to eat good food, watch good movies and dress for success! Growing up in St. Louis, his favorite food was Chinese and he was a sci-fi movie buff. Star Trek was a definite favorite for him as a teen and young adult. In later years, his family and friends became his hobby as well as his love of food and movies. He also loved nice clothes and had a thing for shoes. He took time out daily to connect with the people he loved. His second family was at the American Kidney Center where he made many friends and gave uplifting words of courage and hope.

He leaves to cherish his memory: Two children: Kiamon Jackson (Sandra), Kandic Jackson; four siblings: Walter C. Moore Jr., Cassandra Johnson (Clarence), Randy A. Moore Sr., and Don Eric Gardener; two grandchildren: Kyrie and Kennedi Jackson; a beloved fiancée, A. Vanessa Bowman; a grandmother, Cremola Moore and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

Visitation will be Saturday, May 13, 2017, at Newcomer Funeral Home, Southwest Louisville Chapel (10304 Dixie Highway, Louisville, KY) from 10am-11am with a celebration of Michael's life beginning at 11am.