Walter Olliff Moore, Jr., age 65, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 27, 2023 due to illness.

He was born in Jenkins County, a graduate of Buckhead Academy class of 1976, a retired Master Carpenter, and a member of Millen Baptist Church.

"Ollie" was a diehard Georgia Bulldog fan, an avid golfer in his younger years, a Jeopardy watching enthusiast, had a love for Reese's Cups, and Mountain Dew. He enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren play sports and he was a volunteer coach at the Jenkins County Recreation Department throughout the years, he also enjoyed spending time in his countryside cabin and hanging out at Rocker Supply.

He was preceded in death by his father, Walter Olliff Moore, Sr.

Graveside Services will be 11:00 am Saturday, July 1, 2023 at the Millen Cemetery with Rev. Tim Fields officiating. Visitation after the service.

Survivors include his wife, Karla Moore; mother, Jackie Miller Moore; daughters, Nikki Chance
(Dave) and Tara Allen (Drew); all of Millen; grandchildren, Kaidence Moore, Kelsey Amerson, Weston Birdwell, and Kollin Allen; and mother-in-law, Linda Green of Statesboro.

He was also survived by his canine companions, Harley, Zoey, and Sadie and several cousins and two sister-in-laws..

Active Pallbearers will be Chris Chance, King Rocker, Bud Johnson, David McMillan, Dave Waters, Charlie Lanier, Al Knight, and Tim Frawley.

Honorary Pallbearers are Mike Reeves, Chris Lee, Rodney Garvin, L. C. Williams, Keith Taylor, Ray Roberts, Murray Taylor, Lindy Wilson and the Buckhead Academy Class of 1976.

Donations may be made to American Stroke Association, 7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75231405. www.stroke.org.

Crowe-Fields Funeral Home of Millen in charge of arrangements.