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Graveside Masonic services will be held for Murrel Dean Moore, 77, of Lumberton at 2:00 pm Saturday, Nov. 10, at Old Hardin Cemetery in Kountze. Mr. Moore died Nov. 4, at his residence attended by his wife and his family.

Born in Goldsbury, MO, Murrel was a native of Elmer, MO and moved his family to Lumberton in 1967. He was a pipeline worker and worked for Mobil Chemical until retiring in 1994. Mr. Moore was a member of the Masonic Lodge for over 53 years.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Hazel Ratliff Moore, two brothers and two sisters.

Survivors include his loving wife of over 58 years, Royetta Cain Moore of Lumberton; son Richard Moore and wife Elmira of Lumberton; daughter Joyce Moore Nations of Lumberton; son Kevin Moore and wife Cindy of Lumberton; son Bruce Moore and wife Joanne of Lumberton; son Patrick McHenry and wife Debbie of Orange; sister Wanda Kitterman of Fort Morgan, CO; brother Howard Moore and wife Shirley of Guymon, OK; 11 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.