Donald Clayton Moore, age 82, of Brady, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at his residence in Brady on Friday, March 14, 2025. Clayton was born on October 4, 1942, in New Iberia, Louisiana to Edwin Moore and Jane (Bonette) Moore and was an only child. He grew up in New Iberia and graduated from New Iberia High School. He attended Texas A&M University for one semester before transferring to Louisiana State University where he earned his bachelor’s degree in business and his Law degree. After graduating from law school, he worked at a law firm for about a year before realizing that he wanted to do work outside. He entered the U.S. Army, serving in Viet Nam. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, the Purple Heart with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster, Viet Nam Service Medal with 2 Bronze Service Stars and the Republic of Viet Nam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation Badge. He was honorably discharged at the rank of 1st Lieutenant. He moved from Lubbock to Brady in 1996. He married Helen Helm on July 26, 1996, in Brady. He and Helen owned and operated C & H Lawncare in Brady for many years. Clayton was a very patriotic man. He also was a bus driver for Brady I.S.D. for several years. He was very active in the Burton K. McCord Memorial VFW Post 3234, where he has served as Commander for over 30 years. He also operated the VFW Weekly Bingo game and was the Ball Caller for over 20 years. He was recognized in December of 2021 by the local radio station, KNEL, with the Above and Beyond Award, for his continued assistance to veterans in need. He also collected data for the National Weather Service and was a member of the Ham Operators Club. Clayton was an “old school” man, in that, a handshake and your word was all he needed for a deal.
A Celebration of Life service, with Military Honors, for Clayton Moore will be held at 6:00pm, Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Leatherwood Memorial Chapels in Brady. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, prior to the service, from 5:00pm to 6:00pm at Leatherwood Memorial Chapels. Friends may view and/or sign Clayton’s online memorial guest book at www.leatherwoodmemorialchapels.com. Honorary pallbearers will be the members of Burton K. McCord Memorial VFW Post 3234.
Clayton is survived by his loving wife, Helen, of the home; daughter Abby Escobedo and husband Jimmy of Fredericksburg, Texas; sons Joe Holstine of Brady, Texas, C-Bob Moore and wife Margaret of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, and Clark Moore and Stephanie of Carriere, Mississippi; daughters Vickie Bamber and husband Billy of Dublin, Texas, Dorothy Holstine of Chicago, Illinois, and 12 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial contributions in memory of Clayton Moore may be made to the Clayton Moore Memorial Fund at Brady National Bank in Brady.
