John L. Moore Sr.

John L. Moore, Sr., 82, of Rosenberg, Texas passed away on May 24, 2026. He was born on November 13, 1943 in Houston, Texas to Robert Thomas Moore and Mary J. (Howell) Moore. John graduated from Lamar Consolidated High School in 1962 and he honorably served our country in the U.S. Army from October of 1966 until April of 1967. He was employed by the Needville Police Department from 1987 – 1992 and then moved on to work as a Patrol Deputy for the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Department for 14 years from 1992 until his retirement in 2006. John was a dedicated and respected law enforcement officer who worked hard to keep his community safe. John met his loving wife, Carol Vacek Moore, of more than 62 years while in high school and they raised a wonderful family together whom he loved deeply. He was known for his enthusiasm of the outdoors, both hunting and fishing, and spent “many a season” helping his kids and grandkids hunt deer and catch fish. John was also passionate about sports and followed his Aggies, Astros, and Texans closely. When he was not watching sports, you could often find him sitting on his back porch with his bride, listening to classic country music and sipping on a cold Lone Star! John was a very proud “Dad” and “Grandpa” and always enjoyed hearing stories of adventures and successes from his kids and grandkids. He was a supportive husband and took pride in maintaining their homestead. John enjoyed woodworking throughout the years and tinkering with his Harley Davidson in his early retirement. He also spent quality time helping tend to the menagerie of Carol’s plants and re-arranging many of her outdoor “decorative items” to her liking. “Kind & Gentle Soul”, “Man of Character”, “One of Kind”, “Dedicated Husband”, “Steadfast in his Values” are but a few of the many words used by others to describe John. He will be sincerely missed but his family takes comfort in knowing how much he loved them and how proud he was of them. In addition to his parents, John is preceded in death by his brother, RJ Moore and his sisters, Mary Dean Moore and Vivian Marie Moore. John L. Moore is survived by his wife of 62 years, Carol (Vacek) Moore; Daughter, Neesa Beth Switalski (Dan); Son, John Lewis Moore, Jr. (Sheila); Daughter, Ann Marie Cotton (Taylor); and his cherished grandchildren: Braeden and Landon Switalski; Ashley and Morgan Moore; Carter and Callie Cotton; Nephews: Ray Moore IV and Bobby Tatum; Great niece, Stephanie Moore Johnson (Cody); and numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews of the Vacek family. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. followed by a Rosary at 6:30 p.m., Monday, June 1, 2026 in the Chapel of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home in Rosenberg. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 2, 2026 in the Chapel of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home in Rosenberg. Burial with military honors to follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Rosenberg. Pallbearers will include: Son-in-law, Dan Switalski; Grandson, Braeden Switalski, Grandson, Landon Switalski; Son-in-law, Taylor Cotton; Grandson, Carter Cotton; Grand-Nephew-in-law; Cody Johnson, Brother-in-law; Clifford Vacek; Brother-in-law, Dennis Vacek; Brother-in-law, Richard Vacek. Honorary pallbearers will include: Granddaughter, Ashley Moore; Granddaughter, Morgan Moore; Granddaughter, Callie Cotton; Nephew, Raymond Moore IV; Nephew, Bobby Tatum. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Behind the Badge Charities, Inc. Checks can be sent to the address below and write in the Memo Line “Scholarship Fund – In Memory of John L. Moore” Behind the Badge Charities, Inc 202 Century Square Blvd. Sugar Land, TX 77478 Electronic donations can be made at their donation page below. Write “Scholarship Fund” under the company name. Single & Recurring Donations This loving Husband, Dad, Grandpa and Friend will truly be missed! Expressions of sympathy and condolences may be shared with the family at www.davisgreenlawnfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home, 3900 B.F. Terry Blvd. (Hwy. 59 South at FM 2218), Rosenberg, Texas 77471. Phone: (281) 341-8800.

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John L. Moore Sr.

November 13, 1943 - May 24, 2026