Pastor J. Earl Moore

Moore, Pastor J. Earl age 79 of Canton MI. Beloved husband of Bobbi for over 60 years. Dear father of Diana (Jude) Barlage; Steven (Theda); Pastor Mark (Nancy); son-in-law Dean Leathers and the late Kimberly Moore Leathers. Dear grandfather of John Krivis; Jason Krivis; Emily Barlage; Dana Moore; Scott Moore; Timothy Lutz; Adam Lutz; Melissa Parker; Andrea Moore Glaze; Lindsey Moore; Derek Leathers; and nine great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Pete Moore and Ruth Johnson. In state Monday 9:30 AM until funeral service 10 AM at Agape' Family Worship Center, 45081 Geddes Road (Between Sheldon & Canton Center) Canton. Visitation Sunday 3 - 9 PM at Vermeulen Funeral Home, 46401 West Ann Arbor Road, (between Sheldon & Beck) Plymouth. Memorial contributions may be made to the Agape' Family Worship Center, 45081 Geddes Road, Canton MI 48188. Pastor Earl was born in Carlisle County, Kentucky in 1926. In over 60 years of marriage, he and his wife Bobbi had lived in Illinois, Kentucky and Michigan. After pastoring for several years in the Chicago area, Pastor Earl and Bobbi relocated to Michigan. They ministered in the Detroit Metro area with the Joy of Living Ministries, featuring daily broadcasts on local radio stations and television. In February 1978 they founded Agape' Family Worship Center in Canton MI. Part of their vision for the church included Agape'Christian Academy which began in 1982. Pastor Earl ministered not only at Agape' but also traveled throughout the United States and Canada, teaching primarily on the family and home. He was gifted in teaching on spiritual authority and also ministered to mens' groups, stressing their role as man, husband and father. He was considered a 'father of pastors' and has served as mentor and confidant to many in the United States and Canada, as well as serving on their church boards. He was also influential in helping pioneer churches. He will remain forever in our hearts as a husband, father, grandfather, pastor and friend. To leave a message of condolence, click on the Online Condolences link on this page.

Pastor J. Earl Moore

February 16, 2006