Mark Robert Moore

Mark Robert Moore, 58, of Akron, Indiana passed after a long battle with multiple myeloma at 10:12 pm, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025 at the VA Northern Indiana Health Care Center of Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Mark was born on February 15, 1967, in Rochester, Indiana, to Norman W. and Cornelia (Sterk) Moore. He graduated from Tippecanoe Valley High School and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army as a mechanic and driving large trucks during the Persian Gulf War. On July 16, 2005, he married Newanna Scott in the back field of his home, and she survives. Mark had a passion for restoring automobiles and was an expert in square body Chevys. He worked at Chuck’s Automotive and Mustangs to Fear. He contributed significantly to many notable projects, including the 1967 C-20 Chevy pickup owned by Myron Sink and a special black Mustang, which were featured in magazines and won multiple awards. He loved working on Chevy trucks, watching NASCAR, collecting guns, and shooting. He was an active member of the Square Body Chevy Trucks and Desert Storm community on Facebook. In the past, he also helped with the Boy Scouts. Mark enjoyed spending time with his 6 dogs, cooking, grilling, and fishing. He had a particular fondness for Wendy’s spicy chicken sandwiches and collecting Harley T-shirts from dealers across the country. Mark was always willing to help anyone. Mark and his wife loved finding their next project together. He is survived by his wife Newanna Moore of Akron; children Shanna Moore of Plymouth, John Moore and companion Jill Stutzman of Mentone, Kaitlynd Heiden-Moore companion Caleb Lemler of Bourbon, Tatianna Scott and fiancé Ray Herber of Chicago, Loren Gardner and companion Grace Pope of Florida; a granddaughter Anessa Stutzman; mother Connie Moore of Akron; brothers Chris and wife Deb Moore of Akron; sisters Sheryl and husband Scott Bilby of Akron and Mona and husband Kevin Waller of New Haven; sister-in-law Paula Moore and companion Steve Thomas of Rochester; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mark was preceded in death by his father Norman W. Moore Sr. (2011) and a brother Ronald G. Moore (1978) and Norman Moore Jr. (2012). The funeral service will take place at 1:00 pm, Friday, Feb. 21, 2025 at Hartzler Funeral Home 305 West Rochester Street Akron, Indiana with Pastor Thad Stewart officiating. His interment will take place in the Akron Cemetery, Akron, Indiana with military honor performed by the U.S. Army and the Fulton County Honor Guard. Visitation hours will be held from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, Friday, Feb. 21, 2025 at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, Indiana. Donations can be made in his memory to his family at: https://gofund.me/b5e89fb9

Mark Robert Moore

February 15, 1967 - February 15, 2025