Long-time businessman Jimmy Moore dies

Jimmy Lewis Moore, 87, of Bethlehem, was called to his eternal home on June 22, 2025, after a period of declining health.

Jimmy was born August 3, 1937, to the late Lester and Stella Moore Herman. He attended St. Stephen’s High School and received his GED from CVCC, according to his obituary.

As a teenager, he began working in a furniture factory and was determined to learn every step in the manufacturing process. He soon became a craftsman and went into business for himself.
Through the years, he was instrumental in building three companies: Vanguard Furniture, Craftwork Guild, and Hancock & Moore. He also had ownership in a number of other companies, including Taylor King.

Hancock & Moore was honored to be contracted to supply chairs for the White House, including the Oval Office and the US Cabinet.

A member of Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, Jimmy served on the congregation council and served as a Boy Scout leader.

He was active in the Republican Party and often worked the polls. Jimmy was able to attend two presidential inaugurations. Locally, he served on the boards of CVCC, First Citizens Bank, and the Alexander County YMCA.

On December 5, 2015, Jimmy was honored as guest light switcher for the Bethlehem Star Lighting event.

His obituary information appears on Page 7A in the June 25 issue and online here: https://www.taylorsvilletimes.com/2025/06/22/jimmy-lewis-moore/.