of Paris, AR

April 11, 1960 - August 17, 2022

James Leon "Jay" Moore, 62, a resident of Paris, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022 in Fort Smith.

He was born April 11, 1960 in Ozark to the late Vernon Leon and Betty Lou (Thompson) Moore. Jay graduated from Emporia State University with a Masters of Science in Psychology. After graduating, Jay worked for the CIA until opening what was to become his proudest achievement, Jay's Saloon and Grille in Arlington, Virginia in 1993.

Jay was known for never meeting a stranger and that was never more evident than when he moved home to Paris in 2016, where he worked both at Big Red Corner Store and the Grapevine Restaurant. Jay was a "customer service specialist" of sorts, always being the first to greet you with a smile and friendly conversation. Along with his friendly personality came a heart for animals like no other and generosity to others even putting everyone else's needs ahead of himself.

In addition to his parents, Jay was preceded in death by a sister, Vicki Lynn Young-Rice and a nephew, Jacob Leon Vines.

Survivors include his sister, Lisa Vines and husband, Kenny of Paris; six nieces, Cris Koch and husband, Jerry, Peggy Rogers and husband, Tracy, Samantha Evans and husband, Matt, Jaime Jackson, Jessie McGarrah and husband, Joey and Jordan Devine and husband, Joe; three nephews, Jason Vines and wife, Jessie, Josh Vines and wife, Brandy and Jon Vines; numerous great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews; his four legged children, Baldy, Pretty, Spot, Brownie and Cat and his special friend, the neighborhood hog ''Pig''.

Visitation will be 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Monday, August 22, 2022 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris. A rosary service will follow at 7:00 p.m.

The funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Paris with Fr. Reginald Udouj, OSB officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Paris under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris.

Honorary pallbearers will be all of Jay's loyal staff and patrons at Jay's Saloon and Grille.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to FurGet Me Not, 1256 North State Highway 309, Paris, AR 72855 or by taking to First National Bank in Paris.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller Funeral Home
1700 East Walnut Street
Paris, AR  72855
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com