Obit of Lyman "Max" Moore

Lyman “Max” Moore, 80, of Chatsworth passed away at 6:45 am Sunday, July 21, 2019 at Piper City Rehab and Living Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, July 25, 2019 at the United Methodist Church, Chatsworth with the Rev. Lynette Barnett officiating. Burial will be in the West Lawn Cemetery, Cullom. Visitation will be 4:00 to 7:00 pm Wednesday at the United Methodist Church. The family suggests memorials be directed to the United Methodist Church or OSF Hospice. Max was born November 20, 1938 in Marion, Indiana the son of Lyman and Ruth Stroup Moore. He married Linda Allen of Cullom, (mother of his children) on August 30,1959. She passed away May 7, 1991. He was remarried to Vicky Sorey on December 2, 1995. She survives. He is survived by a daughter Leanne Moore Tampa, Fl, a son Steve (Tammy) Moore Chatsworth, a stepson Gene (Robin) Sorey, Rice Lake WI, a brother Jack (Shirley) Moore Mattoon, IL, six grandchildren Dani (Danielle) Moore Australia, Shawn (Shana) Moore Chenoa, Brad Moore Chatsworth, Linda (Frank) Turner Chenoa, Jesse Moore Waverly, TN and Sam Moore Chatsworth, two step-grandchildren Gavin Sorey San Diego, CA and Garin (Katie) Sorey Rice Lake, WI and five great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Phyllis (Skip) Karcher. Max graduated from Forrest Strawn Wing High School in 1956. Max proudly served in the Illinois Army National Guard from 1956-1961. Max was a building contractor for many years, building farm buildings and several homes. He also owned a garage during many of those years. He worked nearly 10 years at Chanute AFB as a civilian employee painting the museum Air Force planes. He owned the Moore Hardware store in Chatsworth from 1995-2010. He previously worked at Honeggers’ in Fairbury, Diller Tile clay tile factory in Chatsworth and also drove a truck for several years. Max was an active member of the United Methodist Church, serving a lay speaker as well as ushering and singing. He helped build the new church building. He participated in several Emmaus walks and their prison ministry. Max was the 2009 recipient of the Noble Pearson Award. He was a member of the American Legion and previous member of the Lions Club and the Chatsworth library board. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend who never met a stranger. He enjoyed spending time with his family, playing cards, watching the Bulls and the Bears and listening to and singing gospel music.