Dr. William Gerald “Jerry” Moore

Dr. William Gerald “Jerry” Moore, age 79, of Marion, Alabama passed away on February 17, 2026, in Gainesville, GA.

Born on July 24,1946 in Marion Jerry was the son of Aubrey & Eloise Moore. Throughout his life, he was known for his quick wit, his determined spirit, his ability to innovate and his raw intelligence. He was a loving husband to his wife of 54 years, a devoted father and family man, a community servant, and a great friend to many.

Jerry was a proud graduate of Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine (Class of 1971), and he used the skills learned there to practice veterinary medicine for 17 years, mostly in south central Nebraska. He practiced vet medicine on all types of animals, but horses were his favorite. He particularly took pride in helping farmers, ranchers, and cattle feeders to become more productive with their herds by embracing modern animal husbandry techniques and sound breeding and nutritional practices. He was known by most in a several county area as “Doc” and sometimes even called “the cow doc.”  While in Nebraska he served his community on the local school board, the rodeo committee and was active with several civic groups.

After leaving private practice in 1988, he took a position with the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety Inspection service, where he upheld the mission of keeping our food supply safe. He served in various locations from Nebraska to South Georgia. Upon retirement from USDA in 2013 he stayed busy hunting, fishing, raising horses and traveling.

Jerry is survived by his sons Billy Moore (Molly) of Flowery Branch, GA & Mark Moore of Lincoln, Nebraska; grandchildren, Caleb Moore (Caelyn), Sarah Beth Dannenmiller (Keller), Zach Farr (Juliea), Wyatt Moore, and DJ Moore; great grandchildren, Maverick and Warner; siblings Dennis Moore of Tasmania, Australia and Mike Moore (BJ) of Lake Park, Georgia and was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, June Moore, and his parents, Aubrey & Eloise Moore and his sisters Jeanette Oakes (Kevin and Charlene) and Anita Daniel.

A service will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Marion Methodist Church in Marion, Alabama with an hour visitation prior to the service. With a private burial service to follow. Pallbearers will be Don Boyle, Robert Hoggle, Jessie Holifield, Greg Holifield, Dale McClendon, and Kevin Oakes. Honorary pallbearers: Timmy McClendon, Donald Perkins, and Robert Washburn.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to the Dr. William G. “Jerry” Moore Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund. This donation will help provide scholarship assistance to one veterinary student annually that meets the qualified criteria. Contributions can be made by going to: AuburnGiving.org/JerryMooreMemorial donations to this fund are tax deductible.