Dr. Spencer Vernon Moore, 73, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for eternity Monday, February 6, 2023.
Visitation: 6 to 8PM Thursday, February 9 at Lake Shore Funeral Home.
A Celebration of Life Service: 10AM Friday, February 10 in the Life Center at Highland Baptist Church in Waco, officiated by his pastors, John Durham and Ron Durham.
A Live stream of the service can be accessed at youtube.com/hbcwaco.
Dr. Spencer Vernon Moore, 73, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for eternity Monday, February 6, 2023.
Spencer was born February 28, 1949, to Billie Bob and Juanita Moore in Hillsboro, TX. He graduated from Hillsboro High School (1967), played golf for Hill Junior College (1967-69), and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree (1971) and a Doctorate in Optometry (1973) from the University of Houston Optometry School.
He married Jeanie Anderson in August 1971.
In the eighth grade, Spencer knew that God wanted him to be an optometrist. He even applied to U of H Optometry School then to make sure that he took all of the right classes in high school and at Hill Junior College. They said no one that young had ever applied. He practiced for 40 years in Waco, before retiring in 2013. He loved helping people see more clearly and making them smile.
Spencer had been involved in photography since he was in optometry school (it all fit together – lenses, lighting, making the objects sharp and in focus). When he retired, he and Jeanie began traveling to take pictures of nature and wildlife. He loved seeing the world that God created and capturing it in photos that he could share with others.
He also began photographing for Baylor athletics. His real love was football, but he photographed other sports as well. It was his dream job.
Spencer was preceded in death by his parents, Billie Bob & Juanita Moore and his sister Vanessa Moore Jander.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Jeanie Moore; son, Scot and wife Leslie Moore; daughter, Melody and husband Paul Day; and grandchildren, Jonathan, Madeline, Caleb, Caroline, Levi, and Daniel Day.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions should be made to Highland Baptist Church, 3014 Maple Ave., Waco, TX 76707, or Operation Christmas Child.
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Spencer was a wonderful and kind man and beloved grandfather. Praying comfort and peace for the whole family.
Bill and Cindy Raines
To Jeanie and family,
I’m so very sorry for your loss and will keep you in my thoughts.
I met Spencer years ago photographing eagles, over the years we became friends. He will be sorely missed by many. My prayers for Gods grace and peace go out to all his family . Rest in peace my friend.
One of the nicest men I’ve ever met. Loved the times we met on the sidelines and press boxes. We lost a great one.
Prayers for his family and friends. Such a great person to know.
Jeanie, my heart goes out to you during this time of grief and loss. I was so shocked to hear this. We just talked a few weeks ago about a photo. I had no idea he was ill. It is so comforting to know the Holy Spirit will be with you every step of the way. He was a wonderful person and loved by so many. I am praying for you and your family. David, Kaylee & Austin join me in our condolence. They mention their visit with you often.
Blessings my friend.
My heart goes out to you Jeanie during this time of grief and loss. I just spoke with Spencer and few weeks ago about a photo. I will miss out visits about home. It is so good to know the Holy Spirit will be with you and comfort you every step of the way. He was such a wonderful person. Kaylee and Austin share their condolences as well. They will never forget their visit and how kind he was to them. Blessings my friend.
As a fellow photographer I will always remember the Texas Bluebonnets he captured and the butterflies on cactus. Rest easy my friend….you are experiencing one heck of a journey now.
So very sorry to hear of Spencer’s passing. Enjoyed knowing him . Loved his pictures and his calendar. He has a kind man.
Betty Willis
He was a very kind and interesting person as well as a great photographer. He was my eye doctor before he retired. I enjoyed my eye visits because we would talk about the many places he had visited and he would show me many of the
pictures that he took. The pictures that he took were so beautiful and breathtaking. He will surely be missed.
May God surround you and your family with his love, comfort and peace during your grieving process. God Bless you and your family.
Jeanie and Family
It is with great sadness to lose your family member but a joy to know that he will be with the lord!
My condolences and prayers Spenser was a great person and always had interesting things to share I will miss him on the driving range in the morning when he would frequently stop by and visit along his walks
God Bless you all🙏
I’m so sad to hear of the passing of Dr. Moore. I’ll miss his pictures posted on Facebook. To Dr. Moore’s family, I’m very sorry for your loss.
Beyond sad to hear this, my deepest condolences to you Jeanie and your family. Spencer and I became friends besides being cousins. I will miss our conversations about the Moore’s. God Rest His Soul.
We are heartbroken to hear about Spencer. He has been a friend for many many years. And of course so many memories from his time working at Hawk & High Gro. Spencer and I lived very close growing up and our mothers carpooled us to school from a very early age. Ronnie and I will never forget Spencer, his photography and the special person he was to us and so many. Jeanie, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I am so sorry Jeanie and family for your loss. Spencer was a great man. I hope Larry and Spencer are playing golf and cheering on the Bears together. My prayers are being sent to each of you for both comfort and peace at this time. Heaven definitely got another Angel. Rest in Peace Spencer.
To Jeanie and your family,
We were so sorry to hear of Spenser’s passing. We will not be able to attend his services since we will out of town taking care of our grandsons. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Ridge and Janie
Spencer was such a gentleman, and so kind to those around him. I always enjoyed visiting with him at the Baylor basketball games. He also took great photos of the HOT Fair & Rodeo volunteers each year. Prayers & condolences for his dear family 🙏🏻
Thoughts and prayers go out to Spencer’s family. I graduated high school with Spencer, Class of 1967. He was such a kind person. Always enjoyed helping plan our class reunions with him.
Nine years of pure joy knowing Spencer and Jeanie. We were so blessed to share some of his time.
I grew up in Hillsboro with Spencer. I have enjoyed his beautiful photography and renewing our friendship on Facebook. Spencer’s dad drove us to the Valentine banquet at Central Baptist Church all those many years ago. He was my first date ever. My condolences to Spencer’s wife, children and grandchildren. Spencer was really one of the good guys and he will be greatly missed.
We met Spencer through Fords and eyewear way back in the mid 70s. He was a great friend of our Dad and became great friends with all of us at Sykora Family Ford. Our conversations always revolved around Fords and photography and after he retired, our conversations also revolved around our shared faith in Christ. We mourn his passing with all of his beloved family and friends and will remember our time together for many years to come.
Ronnie Sykora and all of us at Sykora Family Ford
I was shocked to read the news of Spencer’s Passing. May his family celebrate in the extremely gratifying and successful life Spencer has lived.
I send condolences to those that are dealing with Spencer’s untimely passing and may GOD BLESS the family as they deal with the emotions of losing such a dynamic and wonderful man.
Although I live in Indiana now I was a classmate of Spencer’s in Hillsboro long ago. I don’t remember how or exactly when we reconnected and I started receiving his picture of the day. No matter what was happening in my life, good or bad, Spencer’s pictures of bugs, flowers, horses, owls, eagles and on, with their reverence for and joy in the abundance of our world, reassured me that the Universe is taking care of me. Thank you Spencer. I will miss you. My condolences to your family.
I got to know Spencer working Baylor Football and Basketball events. We quickly became friends. I enjoyed photography as a hobby, so we had something in common. Spencer was always willing to show me things and share tips. He was always in a good mood and had a great sense of humor. I will miss seeing and talking with him on the sidelines and in the stands. My condolences to Jeanie and their family as they work through this loss, may God bless and comfort you, knowing this is not the end.
Dear Jeanie, Scot, Melody, I am so sorry to learn of Spencer’s passing. Growing up on Gail street we had a bird dog named Sam and when Spencer called our home to speak with my parents, if I answered the phone “Hello,” he would always respond in kind with “Sam?” His humor cracked me up and I grew to love his gentle ribbing. I will always remember his warm smile and the kindness he showed my family. Having experienced personal loss myself recently, a local pastor quoted 2nd Corninthians 5:8 to me- We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord. – I offer that verse to you as well. He is indeed in the presence of our Lord. God bless you and your entire family.
Dear Jeanie and Family,
Just wanted to let you know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Spencer was and will always be a much loved individual. I have so many fond memories of him at China Spring and working for him. Just know there are a lot of people who loved him and you and your precious family. May you find strength in the love that still surrounds you.
Much love to you all,
Schultzie and Scot Smith
Frisco, Tx
Dear Jeanie, we are just so sorry for your loss . Your dear husband was a delightful man and truly contributed in making this world a better place❤️
Love, Glen and Ruth Land
Jeanie & Family: Iam so sorry to hear of Spencer’s passing. I shall miss him and his conversations about the Eagles, Lake Waco, Waco history and his travels.
My thoughts, love & prayers are with you.
–Jennifer Warren
Former Business Office Mgr
The Art Center of Waco
Jeanie and family, I am so very sad to hear of Sencers passing. I met him many years ago, when I needed an Eye doctor. Over the years he and I became friends. He truly was a gem. He had a wonderful talent and shared it with everyone. His photos were AMAZING. Spencer will be missed by many, many friends and family. Sending prayers and hugs to you all.
Dale and I were sad to hear of Spencer’s passing. Our prayers go out to the family.
Jeanie & Family, We are so sorry to hear of your tremendous loss with Spencer’s passing. Enjoyed knowing him and sharing classes with him in Hillsboro, class of ’67! I always thought of him as a gentle giant (because he was so tall, even in Junior High). We reconnected at one of the class reunions and on FB. He added me to his list of daily photographs, which was such a delight and in awe of his amazing talent. I was missing his photos and didn’t realize until a few days ago when I saw on FB of his passing. Spencer touched many lives and left a beautiful legacy. Sending heartfelt condolences & remembering your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Clark & Judy Clay
Jeanie, I just found out. I am so sorry as I know your hurting. Forgive me for not attending his beautiful service. I heard it was so well done. You are in my prayers sweet lady. May the Holy Spirit comfort you and guide you in the coming days, weeks, months. Much love, Judy Schroeder
Spencer and I were friends from elementary school through high school and I am saddened to know that he is no longer with us; no longer here to take the pictures he shared with us and above all no longer with his family and friends to enjoy the full life he had with them. My sincere condolences to Spencer’s wife Jeanie, his children and grandchildren. I know He will be dearly missed.
Margaret Mosley Lanzenberg