Glenn Morris Moore

Glenn Morris Moore was born on September 4, 1936, in Ravia, Oklahoma to Royal Alton (R.A.) Moore and Abbie Alice (Pitts) Moore. He attended school in Ravia, Coleman, Wapanucka and Nida, before moving to Milburn his freshman year. He graduated from Milburn High School in 1955. He married Floy Jean (Scribner) Moore on December 24, 1958, in Fillmore and was a long-time resident of Johnston County. He joined the Air Force where he served as a journalist. Glenn graduated from Southeastern Oklahoma State University with a bachelor’s degree in education and later returned to get his master’s in school administration. He spent most of his career at Milburn High School where he taught English, history and led several girls’ basketball teams to the state tournament. Glenn received several awards during his career including being inducted into the Oklahoma Coaches Hall of Fame. He enjoyed traveling across the United States, trot-line fishing and large family fish fries, as well as golfing with his buddies. Glenn was a member of the Fillmore Nazarene church and loved studying the Bible. He married Flora (Householder) Moore on June 3, 2015, in Milburn, Oklahoma. He passed away peacefully on March 8, 2024, at his home in Ardmore with his wife, Flora, by his side. Glenn was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 53 years, Floy Jean Moore, his daughter Latricia Caldwell, brother Harold Moore, and sisters Thalia Higginbotham and Linda Scribner. He is survived by his wife Flora, of the home; his son Marc Moore of Wichita, Kansas; two daughters, Yolanda Moore and husband Randy of Silo, Oklahoma, Regina Prigge and husband Stuart of Denison, Texas; seven grandchildren: Misty Robbins, Clint Morton, Hollis Moore, Micah Moore, Grant Moore, Carys Moore, Aubrey Moore; and two bonus grandsons, Stuart and Kohl Prigge; eleven great grandchildren; two sisters, Barbara Powell and Carolyn Harris both of Tushka, Oklahoma; and his bonus daughters Angela Hinkle, Kristi Adams, Sheila Smith and their families; as well as numerous other relatives and a host of friends. A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, March 15, 2024 at the Fillmore Nazarene Church in Fillmore, Oklahoma. Arrangements were made under the direction and care of DeArman-Clark Funeral Home in Tishomingo. Friends and family may leave online condolences on our website at www.dearmanfuneralhome.com

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Glenn Morris Moore

September 4, 1936 - March 8, 2024