Fred J. Moore

Rev. Fred J. Moore, 84, of Rew, PA, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.

Born on March 14, 1935 at home on Pratt Hollow, he was a son of the late Fred Lee and Rhea (Blakeslee) Moore. He was a 1953 graduate of Bradford High School.

On July 11, 1953, in the EUB Church in Rew, he married Blanche (Hughes) Moore, who survives.

He worked for Bethlehem Steel of Buffalo for five years and the chemical plant in Lewis Run. He than attended Houghton College and later was ordained a minister with the Western NY District of The Wesleyan Church. He served as pastor at the Sartwell Creek-Grimes Churches EUB for two years, Hess Road Wesleyan Church for five years, Olean Wesleyan Church for five years, Levant Wesleyan Church in Falconer for 22 years, Cherryville Wesleyan Church in Cherryville, PA for eight years. After retiring, he was a pulpit supply minister for Custer City and Rew United Methodist Churches for 11 years.

Fred served on the Board of Directors at Kingswood University (formerly Bethany Bible College) Sussex N.B. Canada, Board of Directors at Hephzibah Children Homes, Macon, GA, and traveled on many mission trips to Guatemala, India, and Romania.

Surviving is his wife, Blanche of 65 years, his children, David Moore of Pompano Beach, FL, Jackie Williams of Deansboro, NY, Larry (Karin) Moore of Indianapolis, IN, Debbie (Todd) Roberts, of Rome, NY, Steven (Sherry) Moore of Lawrenceville, GA, Paul Moore of Starke, FL, John (Jill) Moore of Jamestown, NY, Becky (Kelly) Card of Bradford, PA, 23 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, two sisters Shirley Reed of Eldred and Louise Elgleson of Illinois, and one brother, James (Cherry) Moore, of Titusville, FL.

He is preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Alice Baker, Marjorie Mahon and Loraine Bova and one brother, William Plowman and two great-grandsons, Michael Oltman and Leroy Roberts.

The family will receive friends on Saturday May 25, 2019 from 11:00 to 1:00pm at the Sawyer Evangelical Church with a Celebration of Life to be held at 1:00pm with Rev. Steve Moore, and Terry Niven, Pastor of the First Wesleyan Church of Bradford, co-officiating. Burial will be in Willow Dale Cemetery.

Memorials can be made to the First Wesleyan Church of Bradford, 692 S Kendall Ave, Bradford, PA 16701 and the Bradford Ecumenical Home, 100 St. Francis Drive, Bradford, PA, 16701.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc.

Online condolences can be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

All Condolences -

Pastor Fred was a very kind and gentle man. He was filled with love and faith in the Lord. For a few years at Bethany, I was his Monday night visitation partner. I observed him ministering to people and leading them to the Lord. It was amazing to see the Lord working through him as he prayed with people to be saved. He was driven by the Holy Spirit to see the lost accept Christ. He prayed for healing of my Grandaughter Mylie when she was an infant, as he held her at a church members picnic. The Lord healed Mylie that July 4th day 14 years ago. Pastor Fred loved people but loved the Lord even more. Well done Pastor! We miss you but will see you again. Ed Silfies
— Ed Silfies

Pastor Moore was a profound influence on my family and my spiritual growth. I will forever be grateful for knowing him and look forward to seeing him again some day.
— Doug Harrison

Pastor Fred Moore was the kindest man I have ever known. His loving ways gave me the hope I needed to trust Jesus as my savior when I was a child. I am eternally grateful.
— Deborah Denny Miller

I will always be eternally grateful for the 21 years of Pastor Moore’s service &ministry at Levant. He was one of God’s greatest gifts to my family, and to our entire community
— Joyce Stevenson

He is an icon from my childhood. I was blessed to have him as a Pastor. God''s peace to all who greive the earthly loss.
— Tina Bennett Mowrey

Pastor Fred was a very caring leader at Levant. My spiritual life grew greatly during his leadership. I am eternally greatful and will greet him again in heaven
— Dave, Linda Millward

My wife and I visited Levant church when I was a young pastor. Fred was so hospitable and encouraging to us - I always appreciated that.
— Kelvin Jones

God gave him the perfect healing love and prayers to all
— JIM AND BARB

Pastor Fred was more than a pastor, he was a friend. He had a heart for reaching men but also was very caring about women. His heart and his unique way of reaching you at your level drew people in as he lovingly shared his faith. Our years under his ministry will have an eternal impact on our lives. He was a giant in the faith and in our hearts. We rejoice knowing he''s been welcomed into Heaven and we will meet again. Fred & Marjie Jones
— Marjie Jones

Will always remember his excellent work with Levant Wesleyan Church. Blessings.
— Michael Vaughn

I am so honored to have had five life-changing years, working with Fred at the Levant church. He was a father in the faith to me. I am forever grateful.
— Karl Ingersoll

Pastor Fred will always be loved by my family. He prayed with us, cried with us, rejoiced with us and was always there when he was called upon. He was blessed with a heart of gold, a smile that would warm a room and a sense of humor that makes you smile just thinking about it. Pastor Fred is in a better place and I send my love and prayers to the entire Moore Family. Love you guys.
— Wayne Gibson

May our Lord and Savior give you all peace and comfort. Thank you Fred for all you encouraging words thru the years. May you rest in peace
— Tom Leposa

Pastor Fred will always be remembered by my family as our Pastor because of his loving, caring and faithful ministry to us. He prayed with me when I first accepted Jesus Christ as my Savior and LORD over 55 years ago as a teenager. He would often help out on our farm, he stayed with us at the hospital when my brother Dan was dying as a 9 year old, never leaving it seemed and was such a comfort during a difficult time. He prayed with my father as he accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior and LORD around that time also. To say that he and his dear wife had a significant spiritual influence upon my life over the years, would be an understatement. Well done good and faithful servant, enter into the joy of your LORD.
— Rev. Dick Engert

Condolences

  • Pastor Fred was a very kind and gentle man. He was filled with love and faith in the Lord. For a few years at Bethany, I was his Monday night visitation partner. I observed him ministering to people and leading them to the Lord. It was amazing to see the Lord working through him as he prayed with people to be saved. He was driven by the Holy Spirit to see the lost accept Christ. He prayed for healing of my Grandaughter Mylie when she was an infant, as he held her at a church members picnic. The Lord healed Mylie that July 4th day 14 years ago. Pastor Fred loved people but loved the Lord even more. Well done Pastor! We miss you but will see you again. Ed Silfies

    — Ed Silfies
  • Pastor Moore was a profound influence on my family and my spiritual growth. I will forever be grateful for knowing him and look forward to seeing him again some day.

    — Doug Harrison
  • Pastor Fred Moore was the kindest man I have ever known. His loving ways gave me the hope I needed to trust Jesus as my savior when I was a child. I am eternally grateful.

    — Deborah Denny Miller
  • I will always be eternally grateful for the 21 years of Pastor Moore’s service &ministry at Levant. He was one of God’s greatest gifts to my family, and to our entire community

    — Joyce Stevenson
  • He is an icon from my childhood. I was blessed to have him as a Pastor. God''s peace to all who greive the earthly loss.

    — Tina Bennett Mowrey