of Searcy, AR

November 18, 1933 - October 14, 2025

Dr. Don Moore, son of Herschel and Dessa Moore, passed from this earth on October 14, 2025. He was born November 18, 1933, in the farmhouse his father built following the First World War. The fifth of six children, he is survived by his sister, Arlene O'Neel of Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was proceeded in death by his brothers Roger and Trueman Moore and sisters, Wanda Watts and Rosemary Looney.

After graduating from Greenwood High School, Don attended the University of Arkansas on an agricultural scholarship before answering a call to ministry and completing degrees at Ouachita Baptist University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

In 1955, he married Shirley (Terrell) Moore. They were married for 38 years before her death in 1993. Together, they raised two children: Cindy (Moore) Spicer (Gearl) of Norcross, Georgia, and Dr. Jeff Moore (Deanne) of Searcy, Arkansas.

Affectionately known as Bro. Don, he began in ministry as Minister of Youth and Music at First Baptist Smackover, Arkansas. Later, he pastored churches in Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas before serving as pastor of Grand Avenue Baptist Church in Fort Smith, Arkansas from 1970-1982.

From 1982-1996, Don served as Executive Director of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention. He previously held leadership as President of the Pastor's Conference and was President of the ABSC (1974, 1975), later teaching at OBU, and serving as interim pastor in twelve churches during his semi-retirement. He also ministered to IMB missionaries worldwide during his decades of ministry.

His ministry influence extended nationally as well--preaching at the Southern Baptist Convention in Atlanta, serving on the SBC Nominating Committee, and teaching in the New England Baptist Convention. Don also served as trustee of Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary.

In 1995, Don married Nita (Miller) Moore, and three more children were added to the family: Terri Garner (Dale), Dawn Carroll (Brian), and Mark Miller. He was blessed with fifteen grandchildren and twenty-nine great-grandchildren.

In later years, his ministry focus became prayer, particularly encouraging senior adults to lead in praying for revival and awakening. For Dr. Don Moore, prayer was the exclamation point of a lifetime of ministry. He leaves behind many who will remember him as a man of integrity and encouragement-one who God used greatly for his kingdom purposes, and whose legacy of faith and prayer continues to inspire all who knew him.

If you would like to send condolences to the family please reach out to Roller-Daniel Funeral Home at 501-268-3546 for contact information.

In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to:
Arkansas Baptist Children's Home
9701 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72205
abcfm.org/give-now

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Daniel Funeral Home
411 East Race Avenue
Searcy, AR  72145
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com