Christopher Moore

Christopher Lane Moore of Lathrop, MO, died November 4, 2026.

Chris was born on December 9, 1978 in St. Joseph, MO to Michael and Gale (LaFollette) Moore, and was baptized on April 1, 1979 at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in St. Joseph. He had a strong faith that sustained him through the many challenges in his life.

Chris spent many of his early years growing up in Blue Springs, MO alongside his beloved younger sister and many friends. On April 25, 1993, he was confirmed at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Independence. In May 1997, he graduated from Blue Springs South High School. He went on to study at the University of Kansas, as well as Columbia College in Columbia, MO.

He spent many years working and playing in Columbia, where he met Amanda Thomas, and began raising his beloved son, Jesse. After nearly 20 years, his wanderlust brought him back “home” to Lathrop, MO, where in his youth he had spent many happy days with his grandparents, Jesse & Judy LaFollette.

In Lathrop, he reconnected with an old friend, Cherrie Biggs and they settled down to raise their children (Jesse, Kaiden & Karson) together. During their time together, they added their beautiful daughter, Mia, to their tribe.

Chris worked mainly in the retail and service industries throughout his life, where he found success due to his love of people, wicked sense of humor, and gift for gab. He lived his life at full speed, often living in the moment and radiating pure joy and mischief. He loved to cook, learn, travel, and sought to discover the secrets of the universe, but what mattered to him most in the whole world were his children, who he adored.

Chris was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents James & Margaret Moore; maternal grandparents Jesse & Judy LaFollette, and two close friends, Matt Diggs and Mike Shumate.

Chris is survived by his parents; his son, Jesse Davis Moore; his daughter, Mia Leigh Moore; his sister, Nicole (Kevin) White; niece, Abigail White; godfather Stan LaFollette and many other extended family and friends.

His departure has left a hole in our hearts that was once filled with his smile, his love, and his laughter.

Godspeed, Christopher.

Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 12, 2026 at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Gower with visitation one hour prior to the service.

Burial: Frazier Cemetery, Frazier, MO.