George Ronald Moore

George R. Moore, 85, of Overton, Nebraska passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney.

He was born on May 3, 1939, in Gothenburg, Nebraska to Charles E. and Opal Mae (Roe) Moore. At the age of 8, his family moved to Elm Creek. George attended public school in Elm Creek and excelled at football.

Following high school, George joined the National Guard and then Army Reserve. George then moved back to the Elm Creek area where he met the love of his life, Lucile Hinrichsen. They were married on September 11, 1960, in the Overton Christian Church. Four children were blessed to this union: Ronald, Marty, Amy and Angie. 

George was a hardworking man, and he loved working with his hands. He spent many years working at the Hay Mills as a mechanic and welder, worked for Ace Irrigation, and hauling hogs for Ourada's and bees for Stahlman, before jumpstarting his own trenching business. His wife and children were at the helm of the business, oftentimes helping get the work done. He was known to be an incredibly skilled welder and could truly fix just about anything. George had a portable welder machine in his pickup and would always help with welding needs in his community. When he wasn't busy working, he was out hunting, proving to be an exceptional hunter, fisherman, and trapper. George was also known for planting hundreds of trees, collecting rocks, and enjoyed a nice evening watching his favorite westerns. He was also a member of Pheasants Forever. George lived an incredibly active lifestyle and refused to stay still for too long.

Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Lucile of Overton; his children, Ronald (Tracy) Moore of Lincoln, Marty (Patty) Moore of Kearney, Amy (Mark) Meier of Elm Creek and Angie Moore of Broken Bow; ten grandchildren, Sarah (Jason) Volquardsen, Travis (Angella) Moore, Stuart (Rachel) Moore, Megan (Jordan) Axmann, Allie Moore, Preston (Lindsay) Meier, Corinne (Caleb) Dotson, Monica (Austin) Hibberd, Halie (Frank) Jonak and Lathan Jonak; eighteen great-grandchildren with one on the way; brother, Calvin (Jean) Moore of Elm Creek; sister, Beverly (Albert "Pony") Crowell of Elm Creek and sisters-in-law, Mary Jane Hinrichsen of Grand Island, Delores Ropers of Sargent; brother-in-law, Warren Epp of Honey Creek, Iowa; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Besides his parents, George was preceded in death by his brother, Dick (Eileen); sisters, Dorthy (Keith), Janet (Harold), Mary (Ken), & Carolyn; in-laws, Hank (Floyd), Marge, Wilmer (Fern), Phyllis (Norm), Dean, Louie, Ray, Jay (Delila).

Funeral Services will be on Monday, December 2, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the Overton Christian Church with Pastor Will Thompson, officiating.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 1, 2024, from 3-5 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington.

Interment will be in the Overton Cemetery at Overton.

Memorials are kindly suggested to the Overton Christian Church or the family for later designation.

Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com