Ezra N. Moore

LIFE STORY of EZRA N. MOORE Ezra Nathaniel Moore, called “Boo Bear” by his mother and Uncle Boo by his niece and nephews was born on March 19, 1984, in Springfield, Ohio, and died April 23, 2024, at the age of 40 years old in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. He is the second child of Frank Nathaniel and Nannette Denise Moore. His paternal grandmother referred to him as “Pretty Boy Floyd.” Ezra was baptized by his father and committed his life to the cause of Christ as he grew older. He grew up in the atmosphere of the church. He was a star student in Sunday School, Bible teachings and singing in the choir. He had a strong reasonable faith in God. He lived a life of exemplary integrity. When the children were growing up, there were three rules that they had in their household. They were “never quit, never lie, and always look out for each other.” Ezra exemplified those three rules to the highest degree. He wanted to know the “why” for everything. He was an avid reader. On the family many long road trips Ezra would read. He was often found sitting in his father’s study reading. He would tell his siblings to listen to what he read. He had a natural sense of humor. When he walked into a room the entire ambience made a seismic shift with joy and enlightenment. He greeted each one with a personal touch and made the wall flowers bloom. He was the most universal one of the families. Ezra dressed for every occasion. When he was five years old, each Sunday the children would dress for church. After church, his parents told the children to take off their church clothes and put on something to relax in. Zeke and Frannette swiftly changed clothes, but Ezra would not. He told them that he was keeping his suit on all day Sunday and would not take it off until the time to go to bed. He did that continuously for years. His singing gift was recognized early. At the age of five years old, the family was traveling from Springfield, Ohio to Chester Pennysylvania. The children sitting in the back seat, Ezra began singing. His parents were enthralled at his voice. Ezra just kept singing, thus began his singing life. Since then Ezra has been singing for the next thirty-five years of his life. He loved listening to his oldest brother Anthony (Chief) sing. Ezra won first place in singing in his high school in Indiana and was rewarded by singing the National Anthem at his graduation. When he was twenty-two years old, he tried out for American Idol. After his audition, the sponsors told him that his voice was too well trained for him to compete. He did not live alone. He had two dogs Xenia and Xerxes. Their food cost more than human food. On that tragic Saturday night when that sickness hit him, his two dogs were lying beside him, one on his left and the other on his right. He lived on the 1330 block of Myrtlewood Street, in north Philadelphia, which was his extended family. They lived a wholesome and active life in sharing and caring and cooking for each other. Every day he would call his mother and they would talk about “some everything.” His main subject of conversation was about Giovanna (“Moo Chunk”), Gavin Frank, Gianno, and the dogs, Xenia and Xerxes. His father was his model for humor, wit, and human relations. Ezra’s world was his brothers and sister. Chief, Zeke and Frannette were forever on his tongue. His brother Zeke was his best friend and confidant in everything about his life. His sister Frannette was his heart and his constant, lovable irritant, whom he constantly looked out for. His cousin Devin was his little brother. For Ezra, life would not go on without talking every day with a three-way conversation with Zeke and Frannette. If they didn’t literally talk every day, they had a three-way texting going on. For him, daily life would not be complete without that threesome communicating. All the family know that Ezra loves all of us. And we also know that Giovanna (“Moo Chunk”) had first place in his heart. Whatever she needed or wanted all she had to do was call “Uncle Boo.” Most people thought she was his daughter. And in every sense, she is. Ezra’s education covered four cities, Springfield, Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, Indianapolis, Indiana and Frankford, Kentucky. He attended Kentucky State University on a musical scholarship. He was an honor student and an overachiever throughout his formal education. As an over achiever, he excelled in his employment. That attitude landed him in Comcast as the Senior Director of H. R. (Human Relations). He was known for his exceptional leadership to the service delivery team. Throughout his tenure he led several H.R. teams with dedication and compassion, ensuring optimal employee experiences and organizational success. Ezra’s legacy is one of professionalism, mentorship, and genuine care for those he worked with. His co-workers and colleagues speak volumes about the positive impact he has on the countless lives. Even the friendships he formed in high school continue faithfully today. At family gatherings and dinner events, Ezra was the first to leave. After dinner and some degree of socializing, Ezra would say, “All right good people I’m out of here.” Always the first to leave. And so now he’s doing the same thing in his departure from our nucleus family, he’s the first to leave. Ezra was preceded in death by his grandfather, Marion Moore Sr.; cousin, Bryant (“Squirty”) Smith; Grandmothers, Augusta Moore, and Nola Allen; cousin, James Johnson Jr. Ezra’s life will forever live on unabated in the memories of his father Frank Nathaniel and his mother Nannette Denise Moore, his brothers Anthony (“Chief”) Moore (Nuby), Ezekiel Nathaniel (Jacki) Moore, his sister Frannette Dorsela (Bruce Montague) Rogers, niece Giovanna (“Moo Chuck”) Rogers, nephews Gavin Frank, and Gianno Montague (“Penie”) Rogers; “little brother” Devin Armstrong; grandfather, Marvin Allen Sr., god-children – Jaylen Major, Kahmier Williams, Odin James Veum Seljevold; aunts: Ruth Latoison, Clara Campbell, Myrtis Sherman, Valsilesseia Moore, Ingrid Moore- (Claude) Barnes, Sheryl (Edward) O’Bannon, Marvena Allen; uncles Marion (Jennie) Moore; Rodney (Lisa Smith) James; Bruce (Diardre) Allen, Marvin (Paula) Allen Jr.; Phillip (Trikesha) Allen. Bonus sister Nikki West. Numerous first cousins and second cousins and third cousins. The 1330 block of Myrtlewood street, and a host relatives and friends.

Ezra N. Moore

March 19, 1984 - April 23, 2024