Gregory Moore

Gregory James Moore was born on January 23, 1971, to James and Annie Moore in El Dorado, Arkansas.

Gregory gave his life to Christ at an early age at Evergreen Baptist Church and later joined Douglas Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, where his faith grew stronger under the leadership of Rev. D. L. Hegler.

Gregory attended school in the El Dorado School District and graduated in 1989. After completing high school, he attended the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and received a bachelor's degree in elementary education. In 1991 he pledged and became an Alpha Phi Alpha.  Even with health issues, his strength and determination allowed him to achieve two master's degrees from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and the University of Arkansas at Monticello.

Gregory worked in the El Dorado School District as an elementary teacher. He worked in the Pine Bluff School District for over 20 years, serving in many capacities, including math coach, elementary teacher, middle school math teacher, virtual facilitator, assistant principal, and principal.

Gregory enjoyed spending time with his family and fishing.

Gregory met the love of his life in 2005, and they were married on July 1, 2010.

Gregory went to be with the Lord on October 27, 2026.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Woodrow and Willie Bell Coggins; paternal grandparents, Elisha Moore and Myrtle Lee Moore; nephew, Xavier Moore; and niece, Maya Wilson.

He leaves to cherish his memories his loving wife, Robin Moore; daughter, Ja'Kiya Farris of Pine Bluff, Arkansas; loving parents, James and Annie Moore of El Dorado, Arkansas; sisters, Sharon Pierce (Russell) of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Felicia Moore of Greensboro, North Carolina; and mother-in-law and caregiver, Toni Moore (Ms. T).

He also leaves behind a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.