Stephen Moore

Stephen Randall Moore, loving husband, father, papaw and a pillar of his community, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, at the age of 65, surrounded by love in the comfort of his home. 

Steve was born in Portland on Jan. 21, 1960, a son of the late Rev. Myrl L Moore and Madonna (Straley) Moore. He was a 1978 graduate of Jay County High School.

Steve was employed by Pridemark Construction Company and a member of the Indiana Construction Union. Steve embodied determination and passion pursuing various technical fields and mastering skills such as taxidermy, arrowhead making, blacksmithing, riding and repairing dirt bikes and four wheelers, and many other hobbies. Steve was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting, fishing, trapping and off-roading. 

Steve taught all of his kids and grandkids the love and skills needed for all of these hobbies and the love for nature. Steve’s love for family, nature, faith and helping others had a profound impact on those who knew him. Steve was devoted to his family and faith, reading his Bible daily. 

He was the loving husband of Alesia Gail (Beaty) Moore, “Chicky” to Steve, who he happily married Dec. 22, 1979. He is also survived by his son Nathan Moore (Ashley Storie); two daughters, Brandy Daniels (Josh Hammers) and Mandy Bonvillian (Nick Bonvillian); brother Wayne Moore (Judy); two sisters, Brenda (Moore) Edmonds and Judy (Moore) Retter (Barry Retter); seven grandkids, Jordan (Allyssa), Ashten (Macy), Abbi, Tristan (Gracie), Teegan, Marlee and Grayson; two great-grandkids, Jonah and Ellie; another precious great-grandson on the way; and several special nieces and nephews. Steve also leaves behind to cherish his memory a vast network of extended family, friends and coworkers. Among those are special sister-in-law, Billie Hammond; special sister-in-law, Jenny Moore; and special uncle Bob and aunt Alicha Miller. 

He was preceded in death by parents the Rev. Myrl and Madonna (Straley) Moore; brother Terry Moore; a very special aunt Arline Straley; nephew Timothy Edmonds; and brother-in-law Kirby Edmonds. 

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Redkey Church of the Nazarene. 

In lieu of flowers, Steve requested donations be made to Freedom Hunt Inc., an Indiana organization for special needs kids to learn hunting, fishing and camping. Please donate at freedomhunt.com or 2527 N. County Road 925 East, Logansport, IN 46945. 

Arrangements have been entrusted to MJS Mortuaries-Redkey Chapel.