John Ellsworth Moore, age 90, of Galion passed away Thursday November 5, 2026 after a brief illness.
Born October 16, 1936 in Delaware, Ohio, he was the son of the late Elmer Ellsworth and Dorothy (Davis) Moore. He married Ruth Ann Decker on February 8, 1957 and she preceded him in death on May 27, 2002
John attended Ostrander High School. A devoted husband and father, he retired from General Motors after 43 years of service. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, gardening, doing yardwork, traveling and building street rods.
Surviving are his children: Rick and Deborah Moore of Shelby, Elizabeth and Terry Miller of Warner Robins, GA, Nanette and Steve Tinch of Cincinnati, Stephanie and Chris Spring of Galion, Christopher Moore of Hartsville and son-in-law Brian Kiley of Mansfield, 16 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and one on the way, two sisters: Patricia and Chuck Howald of Delaware and Judy Justin of Richwood and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his daughter Tracey Kiley, sister Marilyn and Bob Graham and brother-in-law Dan Justin.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Wednesday November 11, 2026 at Richardson Davis Chapel of Snyder Funeral Homes, 218 South Market St., Galion, Ohio 44833 where services will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday November 12, 2026. Burial will follow in Blooming Grove Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023 Merrifield, VA 22116 or the Blooming Grove Community Christian Church, 9665 Co. Rd. 20, Galion, Ohio 44833.
Richardson Davis Chapel of Snyder Funeral Homes in Galion is honored to serve the family of John Moore, and condolences may be made to them at www.SnyderFuneralHomes.com.
Funeral Home: Snyder Funeral Home Richardson Davis Chapel
Website: snyderfuneralhomes.com