Mr. Henry William Moore Jr.

MOORE, Mr. Henry - Age 79, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at McLaren-Flint. Family hour 10:00 AM Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Greater Holy Temple C.O.G.I.C., 6702 N. Dort Hwy., with funeral service commencing at 11:00 AM. Bishop Roger Jones, officiating. Interment Great Lakes National Cemetery, G-4200 Belford Rd., Holly, MI. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10:00 AM Tuesday. Mr. Moore will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Monday. Maestro Henry William Moore Jr. transitioned from this life on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at McLaren-Flint. Brother Henry Moore Jr. was born August 1, 1943 in Little Rock, Arkansas, the son of Mamie Brown Moore and Henry Moore Sr. He was the oldest child of five children, two sisters and two brothers. Henry graduated from Westcott High School and attended Wilson Jr. College in Chicago, Illinois. Henry’s family attended Holy Temple COGIC under Pastor Minor Jones in Little Rock, Arkansas. The Moore family also attended Bishop L. T. Walkers church in Little Rock before moving to Chicago. As a young boy Henry became fascinated with the piano. At age 11 he began to play the piano by ear. Henry had no training. He was simply gifted with an amazing talent. God had a plan for his life. Henry’s mother relocated to Chicago and he lived with his grandmother, Missionary Blanche Brown and attended Austin Temple under the leadership of Elder Luke Austin. Later the family joined St. Paul COGIC under Bishop Louis Henry Ford. While at St. Paul Henry started playing the organ at age 15. He played for the youth choir and evolved to the adult choir. While at St. Paul COGIC Henry sat under the minister of music, Samuel Hawkins, who taught him hymns and church style playing. Henry often stated his organ playing was influenced by the great Billy Preston. Henry enlisted in the Air Force 1964 through 1968. He was stationed at Port Austin, Michigan base in the Upper Peninsula. While stationed, a friend suggested he visit Williams Temple in Saginaw, Michigan. He visited Williams Temple for while, but the Lord led him in another direction. This is when he learned of then, Elder Roger Jones and the location of his church. He was told it was 35 miles from Saginaw. Henry decided to visit Greater Holy Temple. It was 110 miles one way to the church. Each weekend Henry would make the drive to be in the church service. His first organ solo at Greater Holy Temple was ‘How Great Thou Are.’ The church loved his anointed playing. Henry continued to travel to the church and play the organ. He would stay at the YMCA or with the saints until his discharge from the Air Force. Henry had planned to return to his hometown of Chicago but stated God spoke to him and told him to stay at Greater Holy Temple. In October 1969 at the closed of the Pastor’s Anniversary, he announced he would be making Flint, Michigan his home. The Church went up in praise after hearing that news. Bro. Henry Moore served as Minister of Music at Greater Holy Temple for 52 years and became emeritus in 2021. He has played at the Holy Convocation of the Church Of God In Christ, the Youth Congress with Andre Crouch, Michigan State Choir under Dr. Mattie Moss Clark. He stated his greatest thrill was playing at C. H. Mason Temple seeing the power of the Lord move on the Saints. Henry could write and read music and had his own Music School. Several young inspiring musicians took lessons from him. He was a very skillful organist and pianist with the anointing in those fingers. Henry was also a strong lead singer. He had a group called the Moore Singers with a style of singing that captivated congregations. Maestro Henry Moore retired as a Bank Vice President. He loved Basketball and in his younger years was a good player. Maestro Henry Moore “was a wonderful father” of one daughter, Candice R. Moore and a granddaughter Kendall E. Moore. Maestro Moore has been an example and mentor for many musicians at Greater Holy Temple, the City of Flint and the State of Michigan. He has invested time in developing musical talent in those whom God has sent his way over the years. Some are professional musicians, Singers, Pastors, Bishops, and Minister’s of Music at various Churches. All are familiar with that ‘certain sound’ of Brother Henry Moore on the Hammond Organ. He is admired by Musicians of all age. When asked the question “What would you like your legacy in music to be?” Henry stated, “I owe everything to God and every note played, songs sung or written is to the Glory of God”. Henry hoped his music ministry touched somebody’s life. Maestro Henry William Moore Jr. is survived by: his only child, Candice R. Moore and granddaughter, Kendall E. Moore, both of Austin, TX; brothers, Elder Charles (Jeanette) Moore of Lisle, IL and Bro. Jewell Moore of Bolingbrook, IL; along with a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Maestro Moore was preceded in death by his mother, Mamie Lee Olds (Moore); father, Henry Moore, Sr.; sisters, Joyce Marie Fowlkes (Weaver) and Cleopra “Cleo” Allen (Moore); grandmother, Missionary Blanche Brown; and grandfather, Elder Joseph Brown.

Mr. Henry William Moore Jr.

August 1, 1943 - May 3, 2023