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Paul Benjamin Moore

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Paul Benjamin Moore, 90, of Weir, passed away Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, at his home, surrounded by love.

He was born on Dec. 30, 1931, to Dennis and Ruby (Kirk) Moore in Ft. Worth, Texas.

On Dec. 2, 1950, he married the love of his life, Patricia Fagg. They enjoyed 71 years together before her death on July 8, 2022.

Paul opened various businesses in his youth before serving in the Navy and landing in Kansas. In Pittsburg, he turned a small vacuum cleaner repair shop into a retail furniture store that he operated for over 60 years, along with his family, Moore's Furniture.

He is survived by a son, Mark (Cynthia) Moore of Pittsburg; a daughter, Rebecca (Greg) Keller of Weir; three grandchildren, Aubri Moore of Lawrence, Amanda (Misty) Moore of Kansas City, Kansas, and Wes (Brittany) Keller of Pittsburg; and seven great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his wife, a son, Erik K. Moore, and a grandson, Neil Sandlin Moore, his parents, and two brothers, Dan Moore, and Jack Moore.

A private family service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Harry Hynes Hospice of Pittsburg. Friends may leave condolences online at www.brennermortuary.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Brenner Mortuary, 114 E. 4th St. Pittsburg, Kansas.