James Lee Moore, 91 of rural Blandinsville, Illinois, passed away at 2:37 a.m. Wednesday April 18, 2018 at Oak Lane Nursing & Rehab in Stronghurst. He was born April 27, 1926 in Monmouth, Illinois, the son of Harvey and Bertha Rosen Moore.

Mr Moore was a army veteran of the Korean War. After his military service he farmed all of his life in Henderson County. He enjoyed history, tractors, steam engines, and attending the Old Threshers Reunion in Mount Pleasant, Iowa and the Western Illinois Threshers in Hamilton, Illinois. He also enjoyed hosting the annual Raritan Fireworks display on his farmland. He was a member of the LaHarpe American Legion.

Survivors include one brother, Lewis (Karen) Moore of Blandinsville, one sister-in-law, Margaret Moore of Normal, IL, one nephew, Lewis Lee (Mindy) Moore of Blandinsville, three nieces, Deborah Moore of Bloomington, IL, Kathy Moore of Normal, IL, Lynne Anne Moore of Ashburn VA, two great nephews, Austin Moore and Jackson Moore, and two great nieces, Maria Moore and Mazie Moore. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Harvey, John, and Robert Moore.

The funeral service for Mr. Moore will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday April 23, 2018 at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Stronghurst. Burial with military rites will be in the Raritan Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Monday at Banks & Beals. A memorial fund has been established for the Raritan Fire Department First Responders. Please visit banksandbeals.com to sign the guest book and leave a condolence.