BENTON – Arnold Moore, 87, of Benton, passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.

He was born in West Frankfort, IL, on October 1, 1937, the son of Valley Paul and Mary Ellen (Prior) Moore.

He married Daisy (Holman) on November 12, 1953. He loved Jesus, and if you talked to him for just a few minutes, he would tell you all about Jesus. He could fix and do almost anything. He made marbles and furniture; he invented the Daisy board stretcher and the train whistle. He built multiple homes that he and his family lived in. He loved his family and loved to sing. Arnold and Daisy lived in Kankakee for 20 years and then moved back to work in the coal mines as a welder.

Mr. Moore is survived by his:

Wife: Daisy Moore of Benton

3 Children:
Alan Moore and wife, Donna, of Benton
Christina Adams of Scheller
Teresa Bowman and husband, Steve, of Bonnie

4 Grandchildren:
Emily Moore
Adam Moore and wife, Jessica
Mariah Stubblefield and husband, Kevin
Josh Bowman

Great-Grandchildren: Olivia, Austin, Elena, Cylas, Maddie, and Josie

Mr. Moore was preceded in death by his parents, an infant sister, Dorothy, brother, Lowell, grandson, Christopher Adams, and son-in-law, Nelson Adams.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 12, at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Pastor Harol Whitlock officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.

For more information or to send online condolences, please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com.