Lester Moore, 72, of Springdale, passed away at the VA Hospital in Fayetteville on Monday, December 26th, 2022. Lester was born November 23rd, 1950, in Luxora, Arkansas, to Lester Earl Moore and Mary Martin Moore. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1969-1972 and completed a tour in Vietnam as a radio relay repairman.
Lester spent the majority of his career in law enforcement, retiring as the Chief of Police at the Fayetteville VA Hospital in 2009. He was preceded in death by both of his parents; his sister Dorothy Ann; and his beloved poodle, Priscilla.
He is survived by his three children, Asa Moore of Fayetteville, Caleb Moore of Springdale and Sarah Moore of Springdale; three grandchildren, Noah Moore of Fayetteville and Gwyn and Logan Kloepping of New York; six siblings, Mary Middleton of Covington, TN, Gerry Vernon of Horseshoe Bend, AR, Bill Moore of Covington, TN, Donald Moore of Benton, AR, Leonard Moore (Dorothy) of Collinsville, TX, and Jimmy Moore of the Philippines; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at Beard’s Funeral Chapel, 855 S Happy Hollow Rd, Fayetteville, AR 72701. Visitation will be on Wednesday, January 4th, 2022 from 5-7 pm and the memorial service will be held on Thursday, January 5th, 2022 from 2-4pm.
Lester will lovingly be remembered for his love of the beach, Chinese food, and all things dessert, especially “air pudding”, which was always free and available in any flavor. Dad, you will be greatly missed: may you have cake for breakfast every day and wine before bed every night and know that you will forever be in our hearts.
Flowers are welcome, or in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Disabled American Veterans or the Dementia Society of America.
Cremation arrangements by Beard’s Funeral Chapel.
We are so sorry for your loss. We had some great times/memories with your dad as all of you were growing up!
Our thoughts & prayers are with you three!
Love you!
Aunt Gina & Uncle Bruce
Sorry for you loss. Lester better known as Elwood by his relatives in eastern Arkansas. We all loved him and he was a remarkable person.
Rest in Peace Lester. I enjoyed working with you years ago, when I worked at the Observer! Your smile and sense of humor will be greatly missed!
My heart is broken. My partner and best friend for many years. Our love for each other produced three amazing children. I am blessed to have had the best years of your life. Our song will never end. Forever in my heart…JA
May God empower you with the courage and compassion to have during this difficult time. Please accept my sincere sympathies on your loss.
Kenneth J. Ingalls,
U.S. Coast Guard Retired
West Fork & Greenland Police Departments, Retired.