Anthony Moore

Bloomington - Anthony "Tony" "Big Moe" Jerome Moore, 59 of Bloomington, went to heaven on Saturday, December 3, 2016 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington.

His Celebration of Life service will be held from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at the Salvation Army Corps Community Center in Bloomington. Cremation rites have been accorded. Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home in Bloomington is assisting the family with arrangements.

Tony was born on May 22, 1957 in Bloomington, an only child to Sol, Jr. and Louise Tripp Moore. He married Nelly Nash on September 9, 1983 in Normal.

Surviving are his two daughters, Elizabeth (Allan) Bertram of Bloomington and Amy (Steve) Courtland of Cropsey; three grandsons; two great grandsons; many cousins and his special friend and exwife, Nelly Moore of Bloomington.

He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents and one grandchild.

Tony graduated from Bloomington High School in 1975 where he proudly held the position of the first black captain of the football team.

He was a car enthusiast and worked in the automotive field his entire career. Tony also had a great love for sports and was an avid Chicago Bears fan.

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