Jerry Jean Moore, beloved son, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026, at the age of 87. Jerry was born on June 30, 1938 in Alto, Texas, the son of Ted B.C. Moore and Alene Watters Moore. Born in the home of his maternal aunt, Guynell Kennedy, Jerry attended Alto High School where he played football and baseball until he contracted polio at the age of 15. His love of sports remained throughout his life. Jerry graduated from Alto High School in 1957, where he was named Mr. AHS. He continued his college education at Lamar University, and then transferred to Stephen F. Austin University where he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business. He then worked for Investors Diversified Services before becoming an independent remodeling contractor in Houston, and continued his career in Tyler as a contractor for Cassidy Jones.

Jerry had four sons while married to his first wife. His favorite pastime was coaching and watching his sons play baseball. Following his divorce, Jerry became reacquainted with an old friend, Jean Ann Payne Cameron, and they were married on July 7, 1987 in Tyler, Texas. While living in Tyler, they enjoyed many years of travel and cruises. In addition to his love of sports, Jerry also loved hunting and fishing in many areas of East and South Texas. He was a fan of the Dallas Cowboys, the Texas Rangers, and the Houston Astros.

Jerry is preceded in death by his father, Ted Moore, mother Alene Moore, brother Terry Ted Moore, and stepson Scott Cameron.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Jean Ann Moore, sister Sherry Bagley (husband Larry), sons Tim (wife Rebecca), Pat (wife Lynn), Mike, Stephen, stepdaughter Diane Lamberson (husband Robert), ten grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or The Houston Astros Foundation.