Benjamin “Chubby” Edward Moore

Benjamin “Chubby” Edward Moore of Blytheville was born April 12, 1949, to Elder John Moore and Hettie Margerum Moore in Blytheville. He was a 1967 graduate of Richard B. Harrison High School and Arkansas Northeastern Collage in 2006 with an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science. After being employed by multiple industrial companies, Benjamin eventually retired from TERA Chemicals. Post-retirement allowed Benjamin to explored new avenues for success, he became a car salesman, invested in real estate, opened Moore’s Trucking and Construction Company as well as Moore’s Tendercare Child Care Center. He was a faithful and dedicated member of Promiseland Church of God in Christ under the pastorage of Superintendent Johnny Moore. Benjamin was preceded in death by his parents, Elder John and Missionary Hettie Moore; two brothers, Julius Moore and Frederick Moore; and a sister, Janava Moore.

Benjamin passed away at his home on Sept. 14, 2024, at the age of 75.

He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Annette Moore of the home; his sons, Michael (Melba) Moore of Texas, Jamie Ruffin of Arkansas, Corey (Tera) Ruffin, Sr., of California, Terence (Michelle) Moore of Texas, Benjamin Moore, Jr. of Arkansas, Moses Mullins of Oklahoma, Lance Mullins of Oklahoma, and Keontae (Andrea) Mullins of Oklahoma; one daughter, Tiffany Moore of Texas; three brothers, Norvell Moore of Marietta, Ga., Superintendent Johnny (Anita) Moore of Blytheville, and Dennis Morrison of Blytheville; four sisters, Carol Washington of Blytheville, Alfreda (Emos) Parham of Aroura, Colo., Precious Moore and Earnestine Ray, both of Blytheville; sisters-in-law, Eloise Moore and Floyd Jean Moore, both of Blytheville; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, godchildren, nieces, nephews other relatives and many friends.

Visitation will be held Saturday, Sept. 21, from 11 a.m. until 12 noon at Promiseland Church of God in Christ, 2141 South Hwy 61, Osceola, where Superintendent Johnny Moore is the pastor. Funeral services will be conducted at 12 noon, Superintendent Moore will deliver the eulogy with interment to follow in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Blytheville.

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McDonald-Horne Funeral Home is in charge of services and arrangements.