Robert Dale Moore, age 84, of Tompkinsville, KY,
passed away Friday, January 9, 2026, at his daughters’ home. He was born in Fisher,
IL, on May 23, 1941, to the late Ernest and Cloteel Bybee Moore.
Dale drove a truck for ABF for 37 years. He and his wife were founders of Bluegrass Squares and Taps and a Veteran of the National Guard. After retirement he enjoyed farming with his grandson, being with all his grandchildren, and playing pitch.
Survivors include, one daughter, Glenda Lyon (Steven) of Tompkinsville, KY; grandsons, Steven Dale Lyon (Katie) of Tompkinsville, KY, and Michael Trent Lyon of Edgewood, WA; great grandchildren, Sawyer Lyon, Lyndon Lyon, Ariya Lyon, Kiera Lyon, and Rylee Lyon; siblings, Sue Copas of Louisville, KY, Patricia Jarvis (Kenny) of Louisville, KY, Larry Moore (Sandy) of Tompkinsville, KY, and Donald Moore (Mary) of Alexandria, KY; special friend, Betty Spears; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Birge Moore; brother, Loyd Moore; and the mother of his daughter, Allene Smith Moore.
Funeral services will be 11:00am Monday, January 12, 2026, at McMurtrey Funeral Home with burial in the Monroe County Memorial Lawn. Visitation will be Sunday, January 11, 2026, from 2:00pm until 8:00pm at the funeral home and Monday morning from 8:00am until time for the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Hosparus Health Barren River or Stateline Christian Church Camp.
