Dr. William Gerald “Jerry” Moore, age 79, of Marion, Alabama, passed away on February 17, 2026, in Gainesville, GA.
Born on July 24, 1946, in Marion, Jerry was the son of Aubrey & Eloise Moore. Throughout his life, he was known for his quick wit, determined spirit, ability to innovate, and raw intelligence. He was a loving husband to his wife of 54 years, a devoted father and family man, a community servant, and a great friend to many.
Jerry was a proud graduate of Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine (Class of 1971), and he used the skills learned there to practice veterinary medicine for 17 years, mostly in south central Nebraska. He practiced veterinary medicine on all types of animals, but horses were his favorite.
He particularly took pride in helping farmers, ranchers, and cattle feeders become more productive with their herds by embracing modern animal husbandry techniques and sound breeding and nutritional practices. He was known by most in a several-county area as “Doc” and sometimes even called “the cow doc.”
While in Nebraska, he served his community on the local school board, the rodeo committee, and was active with several civic groups.
After leaving private practice in 1988, he took a position with the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety Inspection Service, where he upheld the mission of keeping the nation’s food supply safe. He served in various locations from Nebraska to South Georgia.
Upon retirement from USDA in 2013, he stayed busy hunting, fishing, raising horses, and traveling.
Jerry is survived by his sons, Billy Moore (Molly) of Flowery Branch, GA, and Mark Moore of Lincoln, Nebraska; grandchildren, Caleb Moore (Caelyn), Sarah Beth Dannenmiller (Keller), Zach Farr (Juliea), Wyatt Moore, and DJ Moore; great-grandchildren, Maverick and Warner; and siblings, Dennis Moore of Tasmania, Australia, and Mike Moore (BJ) of Lake Park, Georgia.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, June Moore; his parents, Aubrey & Eloise Moore; and his sisters, Jeanette Oakes (Kevin and Charlene) and Anita Daniel.
A service was held on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Marion Methodist Church in Marion, Alabama, with one hour of visitation prior to the service. A private burial service followed.
Pallbearers were Don Boyle, Robert Hoggle, Jessie Holifield, Greg Holifield, Dale McClendon, and Kevin Oakes.
Honorary pallbearers were Timmy McClendon, Donald Perkins, and Robert Washburn.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Dr. William G. “Jerry” Moore Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund. This donation will help provide scholarship assistance to one veterinary student annually who meets the qualified criteria.
Contributions can be made by going to:
AuburnGiving.org/Jerry-MooreMemorial
Donations to this fund are tax deductible.
