Kenneth William Moore was born on June 9, 1955, to Hattie Moore and the late A.J. Lindsey of Gadsden, Alabama. He spent his childhood traveling between Gasden and Sulligent, Alabama where he was lovingly cared for by his grandparents, Hester “Big Daddy” Moore and Alberta “Big Momma” Moore. He graduated from Gasden High School and developed a lifelong love for athletics, especially football, bodybuilding, and weightlifting.
Kenneth was a hardworking man, entrepreneur, and skilled craftsman. After working at Gold Kist in Jasper, Alabama, he established O.K. Janitorial Service, creating employment opportunities for family and friends. He later pursued private contracting, where his creativity and craftsmanship flourished. If he could envision it, he believed he could build it. He was always willing to lend a helping hand, offer words of wisdom, and share the skills he had gained through years of experience with anyone willing to listen.
Kenneth also enjoyed fishing and gardening. He took great pride in growing plentiful harvest and sharing it with family, friends, and his community, In 2012 he married his loving wife and dear friend, Earnestine Moore.
Later in life Kenneth accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and became intentional about his growing faith and becoming a man who would make God proud. He will also be fondly remembered for his familiar sayings, “Listen, I’m trying to teach you something.” and “Am I right, or am I wrong?”
Kenneth is preceded in death by his father, A.J. Lindsey, his sister, Vickie Whittaker, and three grandchildren, Kyla Hollis, Devin Moore and Darrius Moore.
He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Earnestine Moore, his children, Stephanie Hollis, Gregory LaShawn Hill, Kenneth Michael Moore (Cathy), Kelly Jeneane Sanford (Samuel), Kendrick Adam Moore, Devin Darnell Thompson Moore, Alicia “Nudie” Whittaker, Tonya Sullivan, Brittany Sullivan, and Kim Sullivan; his mother, Hattie Moore; his siblings, Zadie Robertson (Sonja), Rammie Lee Benjamin, Barbara Travis, Hattie Thomas, and Hester Whittaker, more than 30 grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, and friends.
Kenneth’s legacy of hard work, faith, generosity, wisdom, and love will continue to live on through the many lives he touched.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 2, 2026, 5:00 until 7:00 at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. He will lie in state on Saturday, 10:00 until 11:30 at Rocky Grove Church located at 345 County Highway 96, Hamilton, AL. Funeral services will begin at 12:00, burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery
