Johnny Ray Moreno, III's Obituary
Johnny “J.R.” Ray Moreno, III passed unexpectedly on the evening of Sunday, January 30, 2022, at the age of 64 years, 8 months and 25 days, at his home in DeRidder. J.R. was born on Sunday, May 5. 1957, in DeRidder, LA to Johnny Ray Moreno, II and Linda Knox.
J.R. was a devoted father and could not have been more proud of his kids’ accomplishments. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed nothing more than being out on the lake and spending time camping. JR was happily married to his sweetheart, Cathy, for 42 years and they enjoyed traveling and living life together. JR spend the majority of his life ministering and sharing the gospel. He graduated seminary at the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He served at the Central Baptist Church in McNeal, MS for 2 years, served as Associate Pastor and Youth Pastor at the Bellevue Baptist Church in Macon GA for 6 years, and served as Senior Pastor of the Immanuel Baptist Church of Jones County, Macon, GA for 15 years. He had a way of captivating any room he was in and never met a stranger. JR will be remembered for his incredible artistic abilities, bringing peace to families during distress, and his love of good food and fellowship.
JR is survived by his wife of almost 43years, Mary Catherine (Cathy) Navarre Moreno; his children, Brandon (Stefanie) Moreno, and Amanda (Carson) Durham; his parents, Linda Cusimano, and Johnny Ray Moreno II (Bonnie); his siblings, Carl Moreno (JoAnn), and Binky Bourgeois (Aaron).
He was preceded in death by his beloved grandmother, Pauline Knox and grandfather Albert Knox, and countless other friends and family.
In lieu of a formal service, the family will have an intimate memorial on his favorite lake to celebrate his life.
The family asks that you please follow the below link to join us in a celebration of his life. They ask that you share stories, memories, photos, and moments you shared with JR and family so that his family can have it made into a memorial book for each of their homes.
https://rememberingjrmoreno.fromabirdie.com/contribute
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder.
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