James “Uncle Buddy/Cool Cat” Moore peacefully transitioned to his eternal home on Saturday, July 25 at 7:37 PM in the company of family at Fort Sanders Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Born September 12 in Meigs County, Tennessee to Charles and Cora Lee Moore.

James is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and three sisters (including Barbara Moore) and is survived by wife Dorothy, son James “JC”, daughters Jasmine, Darlene (James) Bridges of Knoxville, Tennessee, and Ernestine (Terrance) Floyd of St. Mary’s, Georgia, sister Thelma Bailey; grandchildren, Gordon Gray, Jr. and Jaquis Gray, Nicholas and Xavier Bridges, Bernard, Adrianna, and Terrice Floyd; and a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and other loved ones.

Originally starting out as a lineman in 1967, James worked devotedly and proudly for Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), even reaching a managerial position, up until his retirement in 2004. James was an avid racing fan, mechanic, and handyman who took much pride in the maintenance and care of his vehicles. Often thought of as generous, humorous, helpful, and loving, James was known for his storytelling abilities, recounting intricate details of past experiences.

James was very family-oriented, with family being his top priority. He knew how to make each of his loved ones feel loved and went to great lengths to ensure that they were taken care of. Wherever he went, his presence was palpable, and he will be missed greatly.