John Baily "Mike" Moore Jr.

John Baily "Mike" Moore, aged 79, of St. Augustine, peacefully passed away on August 31, 2023, at Bailey Family Center for Caring in St. Augustine. Mike was born on April 26, 1944, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, to parents John Baily and Martha (Floyd) Moore. His remarkable life journey took him through numerous states, including Mississippi, North Carolina, Indiana, Washington D.C., Maryland, California, New York, Texas, New Jersey, and eventually, Florida. Mike was an accomplished scholar in the field of science, earning his Bachelor of Science degree from Wake Forest University before pursuing his passion further. He attained a Master of Science degree from Purdue University and went on to complete his Ph.D. at Johns Hopkins University, followed by a prestigious postdoctoral fellowship at Stanford Medical Center. Following his academic pursuits, Mike dedicated himself to educating the next generation as a college professor at Texas A&M University. Later, he embarked on a successful career as a Drug Research Scientist at Johnson & Johnson in Neshanic Station, New Jersey. Beyond his intellectual pursuits, Mike was an active and vibrant individual who cherished a variety of sports. He excelled in tennis, softball, handball, and basketball, and held a passionate love for soccer as an avid fan. His dedication to nurturing young talent extended to coaching his son's youth soccer team, an experience that brought him great joy. In 2004, Mike and his beloved wife Marie relocated to St. Augustine, where they embarked on a well-deserved retirement filled with adventures. Their travels took them to some of the most sought-after places in the world, including Hawaii, Aruba, Alaska, Australia, England, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and numerous Caribbean islands. He treasured biking down the Haleakalā volcano in Hawaii and white-water rafting down the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon. His adventurous spirit led him to explore destinations far and wide, but he always held a special place in his heart for the Blue Ridge Mountains and U.S. National Parks. Mike had a deep appreciation for the beauty of the world, yet, above all, he was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and the love he shared with his family will be profoundly missed. Mike was preceded in death by his son Todd and granddaughter Madison. He is survived by his cherished wife, Marie Moore of St. Augustine; daughters, Jodi Bruner and her husband Billy Bob of Adkins, Texas, and Desha Rank and her husband Kyle of Chapel Hill, North Carolina; stepdaughters, Allison Clough and her husband Jonathan of Easton, Pennsylvania, and Ashley Hastings of St. Augustine; and his beloved grandchildren, Christopher, Brielle, Carly, Austin, Tyden, Breelyn, Callen, Gavin, Tatum, as well as a great-grandson, Jace Benjamin. A celebration of Mike's remarkable life will take place at 2:00 pm on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at St. Johns Family Funeral Home, with Sister Enda Egan officiating. For those unable to attend in person, the service will be live-streamed at https://iframe.dacast.com/live/2a7a09ae1c0559a83ef537e05e6a14a6/2aae7d5f-98fd-a9e6-32a7-b774547cf42c. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the Community Hospice & Palliative Care with a designation for the Bailey Family Center for Caring to support their invaluable work. https://thefoundationcares.org/give/ St. Johns Family Funeral Home is honored to handle the arrangements as we remember and celebrate the extraordinary life of John Baily "Mike" Moore.

John Baily "Mike" Moore Jr.

April 26, 1944 - August 31, 2023