Mr. Bob Moore

Lieutenant Bob Moore,76, passed away on November 29, 2025, in Columbus. Bob was born on June 10, 1949, in Andalusia, Alabama, to the late Edward Moore and Mary Wright. Bob was a graduate of Lee High School in Columbus, Mississippi, and attended Mississippi State University before answering the call of duty. He was drafted into the United States Army during the Vietnam War, marking the beginning of over 20 years of dedicated military service. During his time in the Army, Bob served with distinction as a Green Beret and as a member of the Airborne Division. Following his military service, Bob continued his life of service in law enforcement. For more than four decades, he wore his badge with honor and pride as a Lieutenant with the West Point Police Department. His career was defined by an unwavering commitment to safety and justice. Over his 40-year tenure, Bob became a mentor to many young officers and a trusted protector of the West Point community. While he was a dedicated professional, he was also beloved by his colleagues for his sense of humor. Bob was known around the station for his jokes and his legendary practical jokes, bringing laughter to those he worked alongside. Beyond his professional life, Bob was a loving husband and a caring father who prioritized his family above all else. He was a true outdoorsman who found his greatest joy in nature. Whether he was hunting, fishing, or shooting, he was happiest when he was outside. He was an active and longtime member of the Lowndes County Wildlife Federation Hunting Club and cherished every moment spent with his loved ones. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Robert Lee Jeffcoat. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 3, 2025, from 5:00-8:00 P.M. and Thursday, December 4, 2025, from 10:00-11:00 at Calvert Funeral Home in West Point. Funeral services will be Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. from Calvert Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Rick Fuller officiating and with Sheriff Eddie Scott delivering special remarks. Burial will follow in Huntsville Church of Christ Cemetery in Kilmichael. Calvert Funeral Home of West Point is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. Bob is survived by his devoted wife of 45 years, Shelby Moore; his two daughters, Karmella McCallum and her husband, Rob, and Brandie Cruthirds and her husband, Paul; his two grandchildren, Maddie McCallum and Kyle Cruthirds: two sisters-in-law, Teresa Bruce and her husband, Bubba, and Patsy Jeffcoat, and three nephews, Dustin Bruce and his wife, Dana, Jerry Bruce and his wife, Rachel, and Michael Jeffcoat. Pallbearers will be Lieutenant Arnie Cade, Lieutenant Albert Lee, Corporal Robert Wilson, Lieutenant Carl Carter, Chief Deputy Steven Woodruff, and Lieutenant Anthony Cummings. Honorary Pallbearers will be Employees and Staff of West Point Police Department, Employees and Staff of Clay County Sheriff's Department, Members of Lowndes County Wildlife Federation Hunting Club, and his many friends in West Point and Clay County. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105 or to West Point/Clay County Animal Shelter, 5199 Old Tibbee Road, West Point, Mississippi 39773. Friends may leave an online condolence at www.calvertfuneralhome.com

Mr. Bob Moore

June 10, 1949 - November 29, 2025