Graveside services were held Tuesday, Sept.6, 2022, at North Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in New Hebron, for Mr. Azri Moore, 61, who died on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, at Lawrence County Hospital in Monticello. Rev. Moses Johnson officiated with Johnson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Azri Moore was born to the late C. A. and Clara Bryant Moore of Lawrence County.  He attended New Hebron High School in New Hebron, and later served in the National Guard. He joined North Pleasant Hill Baptist Church at an early age and remained until death. He served in many capacities during his working career including deputy sheriff and as an apprentice plumber.

He was preceded in death by Cleavon Moore and Harvey Moore.

He is survived by his daughter, Jervon Young of Houston, Texas; five siblings, Ever (Rena) Moore, McClinton (Dorothy) Moore, Minnie (L.C.) Armstrong, Betty (Jerry) Price, and Mardella (McKenneth) Cato; aunt, Julia Moore and many other relatives and friends.