James M. Moore, 73, of Lepanto died Friday, Nov. 28, 2003, at Regional Medical Center of NEA.

He was a professional musician and a World War II veteran. He was member of the Aeronautics Association and the American Legion.

Survivors include his wife, Jessie Moore of Lepanto; one son, James Kipp Moore of Crowley, Texas; two daughters, Kimberly Jo Moore of Olive Branch, Miss., and Kathy Fowler of Rector; three grandchildren, James Kyle Moore, Lindsay Fowler and Kelly Fowler; and three great-grandchildren.

Services will be private.

Murphy Funeral Home of Lepanto is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be made to the Goldsby Library at Lepanto or First Baptist Church of Lepanto.