John Isaiah Moorer, Sr. 66, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022, in Jacksonville, Florida. John was born on Tuesday, July 31, 1956, to the late Bishop Jobie Moorer and the late Margaret Moorer in Pensacola, Florida. He would spend his childhood in Pensacola, along with his seven brothers and sisters.

John graduated from Escambia High School in 1973 and would go to live in Jacksonville, Florida, where he began working at the United States Post Office. In 1986, John joined the United States Army, with his first duty station in Panama. John served five years as a paratrooper before being honorably discharged in 1991.

John is predeceased by his father, the late Jobie Moorer and Margaret Moorer, brothers James and Joseph Moorer, and brother-in-law Herbert White.

John is survived by his son, John Isaiah Moorer, Jr. (Tanya), grandson John Isaiah Moorer, III, and granddaughter, Mia Moorer. Siblings Mattie (Herbert) deceased)) White, Joshua (Mary) Moorer, Amos (Marilyn) Moorer, Mary Elizabeth (JD)(deceased)) Williams, Chris (Carmen) Moorer. Sister-in-laws Priscilla Moorer and Kathleen Moorer, best friend Corey Ludaway, along with a host of nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be on Monday, October 3, 2022 , at the Greater Refuge Temple, 1317 Rowe Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida, at 11:30 AM. Graveside services will be at 1:30 PM at the Jacksonville National Cemetery, 4083 Lannie Road, Jacksonville, Florida.

Repass is limited to family only.

MASKS ARE SUGGESTED.  SOCIAL DISTANCING WILL BE PRACTICED.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the direction and care of Arlington Park Funeral Home