David Henry Moore

David Henry Moore, 80, longtime resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, passed away on July 5, 2026, at Inspire Specialty Hospital in Midwest City, Oklahoma.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 10, 2026, at Vamoosa Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa. The family will receive friends and family from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday evening at the funeral home. Garrett Leveridge will officiate, and casket bearers will be Bo Honsinger, Patrick Harjo, Levi Moore, Darrell Armstrong, Blaine Armstrong, and Dallas Armstrong.

David was born on February 23, 1946, in Konawa, Oklahoma, to Monty "Lee" Moore and Lela Cecil (Dorsey) Moore. He graduated from Vamoosa High School and worked as a driller for Akerman Oil Company for many years. He proudly served in the United States Air Force from January 1966 until August 1969, including active duty service in Vietnam. He was also a member of the Ada VFW. David enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He loved dancing, traveling, sticking his toes in the sand, and wading in the ocean. He especially enjoyed teasing his grandchildren, attending their activities whenever he could, and “nibbling” on his favorite snack of peanut butter and crackers. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, his easygoing nature, and the time he shared with the people he loved. 

He is survived by his two sons, David Moore II and wife, Santia, of Ada, Oklahoma, and Glenn Moore and wife, Kristen, of Sulphur, Oklahoma; two daughters, Cathy Clutter and husband, Ron, of Muskogee, Oklahoma, and Shay Jared and husband, Nick, of Arkansas; two brothers, Donald Moore and wife, Eva, of Hennessey, Oklahoma, and Larry Moore of Muskogee, Oklahoma; twelve grandchildren, Lindsey Harjo and husband, Patrick, Blaine Armstrong, Dallas Armstrong, Reese Moore, Tess Moore, Scout Moore, Levi Moore and wife, Felicia, Kaitlyn Ridgeway and husband, Chad, Shania Moore, Jonathan Moore, Lynie Jared, and Riley Jared; nine great-grandchildren, Elijah Harjo, Anthony Armstrong, Grayce Armstrong, Kensley Kelough, Hunter Kelough, Presleigh Moore, Brynlee Moore, Camden Moore, and Maleek Sterling; along with many other cherished family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Monty "Lee" Moore and Lela Cecil Moore; his sisters, Sue Ivey and Charlene Franks; and his brother, Ed Moore.

David will be remembered by those who knew him for the life he lived, the stories he shared, and the love he had for his family. His memory will continue to live on through those who knew and loved him.