Zebedee Moore Obituary in Quitman at BTW Funeral Home

Obituary For Zebedee Moore

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing." 2 Timothy 4:7‭-‬8 KJV Brother Zebedee Moore proved himself to be a man of great courage and determination promoting the cause of Christ. Minister Zebedee Moore, 78, of Valdosta, Georgia heeded his Savior's call on Friday, August 28, 2020 at home.

Brother Moore was born June 3, 1942 to Sister Lois Moore Williams and the late John Moore, Sr. in Camilla, Georgia.

He attended school in Lowndes County, graduating from Pinevale High School in 1961. After graduating from high school, he went on to attend Southwestern Christian College in Terrell, Texas and Oklahoma University. He received his Masters’ Degree from Valdosta State University.

Brother Moore was a man of great faith and wisdom and was anchored in the Lord. He started his Christian journey as a minister in the Methodist church and was later introduced to the Church of Christ. He was baptized into the Body of Christ by Brother S. Dudley. After becoming a member of Christs’ Body, he went on to become a Church of Christ Minister. While attending college in Oklahoma, he traveled to Chicago on weekends to preach the Gospel. Brother Moore preached at several congregations starting in Augusta, GA. He served as minister to Westside Church of Christ, Jacksonville, FL; West Adair Church of Christ, Valdosta, GA; Sweetwater Church of Christ, Jacksonville, FL; River Street Church of Church, Valdosta, GA and West Hill Church of Christ, Valdosta, GA. Because of the need to expand the Lords’ kingdom, the new West Hill Church of Christ was constructed under his leadership in 2000. He traveled over the brotherhood conducting Gospel Meetings and speaking at Lectureships. He gave sixty plus years to preaching God’s Word. After retirement from his active pulpit duties, he served as Minister Emeritus and spiritual adviser to the West Hill Church of Christ. He passed the baton on to his son, Justin Moore who is now the minister of West Hill Church of Christ.

Brother Moore was employed by the Valdosta State Prison System and Greenleaf Behavioral Health.

Brother Zebedee Moore married the love of his life, Shirley Blankumsee. They were married over fifty (50) years when she departed this life in 2016. To that union, five children were born. He is survived by three sons, Van Zebedee (Monica) Moore of Denver, CO, Edmond Moore of Atlanta, GA and Minister Justin Moore of Valdosta, GA; one daughter, Jessica Moore, US Army; eleven (11) grandchildren, Rikki, Van Michael, Mikalah, Porsha, Hilary, Sydney, Kennedy, Johathan, Myrcedeez, Riley, and Justin Jr.; his devoted mother, Mrs. Lois Williams; brothers, William Moore, McArthur Moore, Johnny Moore and David Moore; a host of brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives; West Hill Church Family and other loving friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Moore; son, Michael Moore; father, John Moore, Sr.; brothers, John Moore, Jr., and Bill Sanders Moore.

Funeral Service for Minister Zebedee Moore will be held Sunday, September 6, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Valdosta Performing Arts Center, Valdosta, Georgia. Burial: Pallbearers Cemetery, Valdosta, Georgia.

Professional Services entrusted to Blankumsee, Thomas & Wright Funeral Services of Quitman, Georgia.

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Thanks Moore family for sharing such a wonderful human being as Bro. Moore, he was a great support to my family In time of need, and a wonderful minister. Carolyn Lucas

My memory of Brother Moore was when he helped me with my first job at the boys and girls club. He was a very well known Christian man in the community who helped many young people. My family knew the Moore family very well. He will be truly missed. My condolences to the family. Our prayers are with you all. Our deepest sympathy, Jackie ( daughter of the late sister Ruth Williams)and Michael Mumford

Our family has known the Moore family for many years. Raised at West Adair COC to now Woodlawn Forrest COC. My grandmother Ruth Williams Chandler and our family knew the Moore family before I was even born. Theirs children and I grew up together. It was an honor to have known Brother and Sister Moore and their children. He will be missed. My condolences to the entire Moore family. Our prayers are with you all. With deepest sympathy, LaShonda and Kelvin Manning and family.

Just one more expression of our sympathy and love.
The Iverson Family

So sorry for your loss! Zeb and I attended all four at Pinevale High played football together "Class of 61". Life long friend, he will be missed and remembered. Clarence Wiggs ("61")

This is bro. James Collier. I've known Bro. Moore ever since as a child back at the old West Adair building. He has always been my preacher even almost my mentor and a father. I can recall as a child being bad running around the church jumping the shrubbery and Beo.and Sis.Moore grabbed me. I got a little pop on my back side and they said tell your mom. Another was in the building and Bro. Moore grabbed me and said don't play in God's house. After that I started listening to his sermons, getting into his training class. So between several ministers on the old path along with Bro. Moore, start me in the ministry. Bro. Moore has touch and inspired and mentor many young men and women in the ministry and in life. Oh lest I forget...he use to always give me the nickname...sport.lol.After leaving and setting up the work as the minister in Lumpkin COC..I came back to valdosta and help the work at west Hill. My prayer are forever with and for the family. Take your rest Bro. Moore,you have fought on this battlefield. Go on and get your crown of life. I will miss you. Thank you and Sis. Moore for placing me on the right track and mentoring me in the gospe l. I will forever remember your words.. stay on the right path and don't mess up God's house.

I've known Zeb. Ever since the 9th grade at Pinevale High School Valdosta, GA. back in 1958. We both played football for the Pinevale High Fighting Tigers, and were members of the 1961 graduating class. Rest in peace Zeb. You will be remembered in the hearts of so many. Freddie L Sirmans Sr.

Brother Moore there are sooo many things i could say about you and they all will be Great. I remember as a child visiting the West Adair Street Church Of Christ loved to hear him preach the word, Brother Moore had a very unique voice. Truly a man of God RIH BRO.Moore From: Mary Lawrence Williams Southside church of ChristF

Mr. Moore was always so kind when I visited Mrs. Moore for Home Health Physical Therapy. They both were wonderful people. Praying for strength and comfort.

To the Moore and the West Hill CoC, the River Street CoC family send our condolences. Bro. Moore was a man of God who touched many lives and will truly be missed.

To the Moore and the West Hill CoC, the River Street CoC family send our condolences. We pray you find comfort in the many loving memories. We pray you find strength in God's comfort and support of those who care.

I remember Brother Moore well. He was a powerful minister and I enjoyed hearing him speak. He spoke at my grandfather's funeral years ago. He will be truly missed. I send prayers and love to the Moore family. Sister Tiquilla Futch Rose City Church of Christ

To all of the Moore & West Hill CoC family, may God comfort you during this time of loss of a great man of God. Remember when in sorrow look up, for crystal rain falls from dark clouds. -James Apollos Maxwell & Family

Meet Mr. Moore years ago at Valdosta State Prison, he was known to us as Counselor Moore, Mr Moore was a kind and sweet spirit man, always had a kind word to say: REST EASY, COUNSELOR MOORE AND TAKE YOUR REST, WE LOVE YOU BUT GOD LOVED YOU THE BEST: J. MITCHELL

I am deeply saddened by the passing of my classmate from SwCC. God Bless the family Billy Curl

I will never forget you nor Mrs. Shirley. You baptized me as a child at River Street Church of Christ. Most times when you came to Jacksonville, FL to Sweet Water Church of Christ my sister Pamela and I would come see you. You touched so many lives and lead so many souls to Christ your obedience to the Gospel of Christ serves as an example for one's Love for Jesus. Grace and peace upon your family. Valencia Brown Walker, Jacksonville, FL.

To the Moore and West Hill CoC family, we send our condolences. The first time we visited WHCOC, Bro Moore made us felt at home. Keep the faith. Bro and Sis David Parks, Montgomery,Alabama

Thank you for your guidance and wisdom . I remember as a little girl hearing you preach , how excited I was about attending church and serving the Lord . You will be missed .

Thanks Moore family for sharing him with us.
Sister Della Kilpatrick

God gave us an awesome minister. Thanks for teaching me and my sisters the word of God and how salvation saves us. Thanks for baptizing us and so many more. Praise God for your son accepting the baton. He taught us and loved us so much. Truly, we will miss our man of God. I pray that the family find comfort during this time of sorrow.