James Alexander Moore

James Alexander Moore, 89, of Buda died at 11 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, at his home.

Born April 15, 1929, in Mineral, the son of Everett and Esther (Hand) Moore, he married Mary F. Forbes in Buda on May 27, 1950. She preceded him in death on Jan. 22, 2012.

He graduated from Buda High School with the Class of 1947. He worked at Van Packer in Buda and JL Steel/LTV Steel in Hennepin, retiring in 1991.

He was a member of the Buda Fire and Rescue, treasurer of the Buda Jaycees and treasurer of Buda Lions. He loved being outside, hunting, fishing and camping, and was an avid golfer. Jim enjoyed vacationing with his family.

Surviving are two daughters, Patty (Daniel) Sheldon of Lost Nation, Iowa, and Tina (Steve) Barnett of San Antonio, Texas; three sons, Terry (Rosemarie) Moore of Granville, Larry (Elizabeth) Moore of Princeton and Jerry (Elizabeth) Moore of Washington, Ill.; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Merle (Jeanne) Moore and Harry (Bev) Moore; two sisters, Betty (Dave) White and Edwina (Gary) Christensen; a sister-in-law, Virginia Moore;; a brother- in law, Willard Elmore and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mary; two brothers, Gilbert Moore and Elmer Larson; and two sisters, Kathleen Crisman and Doris Elmore.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 12, at the Grant-Johnson Funeral Home in Princeton with Pastor John Erickson officiating. Burial will be in Hopeland Cemetery in Buda.

Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to the Buda Fire and Rescue Unit.

Online condolences may be left at www.grant-johnsonfh.com.