Mr. Christopher Lavarr Moore
In Loving Memory of Christopher Lavarr “Big Baby” Moore
September 20, 1988, to June 11, 2025
Christopher Lavarr Moore, affectionately known as “Big Baby,” passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025, at Johnston Health in Smithfield, North Carolina, at the age of 36. Though his life ended far too soon, Chris lived every day with courage, loyalty, and deep love for his family. For many years, he fought a hard and unrelenting battle with cancer, Synovial Sarcoma, with strength and grace that inspired everyone who knew him.
Born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, Chris spent his final years in Clayton, Johnston County, where he built a life rooted in family and friendship. He graduated from Rocky Mount Senior High School and worked in logistics, leaving his mark at J.B. Hunt, Brinks, and the Dollar General warehouse. It was at Dollar General where he met the love of his life, Shonlette Moore, who stood faithfully by his side through every high and low.
Chris is survived by his loving wife, Shonlette Moore, his parents, Diana Moore and Dolyski Lee, and his children: Jaxon Moore (deceased), Shylah Moore, Malachi Moore, Katherine Pirela, Ariyanna Pirela, Cameron Gilley, and Da’Shawn Williams. He also leaves behind his cherished granddaughter, Amia Williams.
His brothers, Chad Moore and DJ Lee, and his grandmother, Annie Pearl Stalling, also survive him. He was preceded in death by his brother, Shavar Williams, grandmother Geraldine Moore, great-grandmother Annie Burrows, and grandfather Joe Edward Lee.
Chris is fondly remembered by his uncles Raynor Moore, Chuck Lee, and Darryl Lee, aunts Cynthia Moore, Elizabeth Tasha Young along with many cousins and a wide circle of close friends who were like family. Among them, his best friend, P, stood as a constant source of support, love, and brotherhood throughout his life. Chris believed family wasn’t just about blood. It was about loyalty, respect, and real love, and he gave that freely to all who knew him.
A memorial service celebrating his life will be held Friday June 20, 2025, at Launched Ministries 1101 West Haven Blvd., in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Viewing starts at 11am and lasts until 12:00 noon and memorial services will begin at 12:00 noon.
In accordance with his wishes, Chris will be cremated. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honor to support the battle he fought so bravely:
https://givesendgo.com/MyHusbandsBattleWithSynovialSarcoma
Christopher Lavarr Moore will be remembered for the love he gave, the people he protected, and the legacy he leaves in the hearts of all who knew him.
Until we meet again – With all my love,
Shonlette
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Family or Deceased Name: Chris
Your Name: Cynthia
Email: cynthiasurles5@gmail.com
Message: Words can't describe how iam feeling right now . my heart is broken . Prayers to the family. I'm going miss you Chris my dear sweet nephew
Date: 6-17-2025
Family or Deceased Name: Chris Moore
Your Name: Terri MANLEY
Email: terrimanley0@gmail.com
Message: My deepest condolence to the family . My heartfelt condolences especially goes out to his mom, a longtime friend and his brother Chad. I met Chris through his mom, we worked 2gether at Rocky Mount Telegram and we became friends. We used to be Diana' house on South Church St, our kids playing 2gether. The good old times. . Fond memoies of Chris, a gentle giant, but always a champion for the underdog.
You fought a long, hard battle but God was ready for you to join him.
Family or Deceased Name: Chris Moore
Your Name: Alice Sanders
Email: Amhsanders62@aol.com
Message: To the Family I met Chris at Dollar General in Clayton where I am a cashier and he was always so kind and respectful he called me mama he told me he was taking treatments and he was very positive but he was tired this particular day I said We will be praying for you he said thank you Mam , but he have fought a good fight I’ll miss him on this side but to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord WERPIN MAY ENDURES FOR A NIGHT BUT OH THE JOY THATS COMING IN THE MORNING RIP CHRIS GOD BLESS YOU FAMILY
Date: 6152025
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