James Francis Moore, Jr. (also known as Turtle) joined his blessed Lord on May 3, 2021.
He was born April 5, 1964, in Lompoc, CA to Jim and Karen (Janos) Moore.
He attended Lompoc schools, was a Cub Scout and played Little League Baseball on the Moose Team. He also was in Lompoc High School FFA raising County Fair project pigs, Cow Palace project pigs and on the Ag Mechanics Team. He was also employed by Joe Avila’s Welding Shop as a welder, helper and drove tractor for some of the local farmers. He graduated from Lompoc High School in 1982.
Shortly after high school, he joined the United States Navy and became a Hull Tech on the Frigate USS Curts 38.
He was honorably discharged and became an iron worker.
He helped his cousin, Joe Costa, move to Elko, Nv and immediately went to work in Ely, NV and Elko, Nv working and welding on mining trucks and equipment.
He later applied to Cross Creek Mining and then Newmont Mining in Winnemucca, NV as a welder.
He later became their welding inspector in Battle Mountain, NV, where he worked until his death.
He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved to camp. He was the Vice President of the Iron Horses and Machinery Club of Nevada, a member of the Search and Rescue Organization, the HAM Radio Club and Off Road 4-wheelers Club.
He is survived by parents, Jim and Karen Moore of Lompoc, CA. Sister, Julie (Bryan) Callaway of New Cuyama, CA. Brother, Craig Moore of Washougal, WA. 2 nieces and 4 nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 17, 2021, at 1:00 pm at Schuyler’s River Bottom for family and friends with a barbeque afterward. 1213 East Barton Lompoc, CA.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at 1:00 pm with a catered meal at the Winnemucca Convention Center in Winnemucca, NV.
Please bring an appetizer, salad, or dessert to share and a favorite photo of you and Jimmy for the photo board.
