October 21, 1942 – February 13, 2025
Obituary
James Blaine Moore III (Jim) passed on February 13, 2025. He was born, October 21, 1942, in Kilgore, TX to James Blaine Moore Jr. and Martha Leath Moore. Jim graduated from Laporte High School and received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas in Austin with Honors in 1964.
After college, he became a high school history teacher in Corpus Christi. He was an avid reader, genealogical enthusiast, history savant, eccentric artist, world traveler, and knowledgeable Buddhist. There was never a book he couldn’t conquer, a political topic he wouldn’t confront, or a religious value he didn’t challenge. Jim was most proud of his many hours working with Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA). He retired in Nacogdoches, San Augustine, and finally to Lufkin at Southland Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center.
Jim is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Carolyn and Harry Faulkner of Lufkin, TX; His brother and sister-in-law, Carroll and Elizabeth Moore of Austin, TX; Niece, Julie Faulkner of Hudson, TX; nephews, Kevin Faulkner (Kelly) of Lorena, TX, Russell Moore of Cushing, TX, and Paul Moore of Austin, TX; great- nephews, John Southern and Jameson Southern of Hudson, TX.
Predeceased by his parents, companion, Renee Maufroid of Marcq-en-Baroeul, France, his grandparents and many other fond relatives.
Jim’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Southland Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center and Gentiva Hospice for their devotion to his care over the last few years.
A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.