PRAIRIE GROVE — Rager H. Moore II,

born Sept 2, 1959, in Midland, Texas, to R. Harrell Moore and Caroline “Brownie” Barsh Moore; raised in Midland, Huntsville and Houston, Texas, with his two older brothers, Charles (Charley) and Andrew (Andy), all of whom preceded him in death.

Rager adored his wife of 41 years, Gigi Hall Moore, who he proudly proclaimed to be the love of his life to anyone who would listen. To his friends and family, he was fun loving, gregarious, had a great sense of humor, was a wonderful mentor, a fabulous conductor, a super-good grandfather (“B”), a loving husband, a doting father, a fantastic uncle and the world’s best brotherin-law.

In typical fashion, Rager died during his favorite week of the year — Holy Week — on Good Friday, April 2, 2021, surrounded by his family at the Willard Walker Hospice House, in Fayetteville, Ark., of mechanical heart valve complications.

He is survived by his wife, Gigi, of Prairie Grove, daughter number one, Caroline (Kevin) Russell, of Prairie Grove, daughter number two, Charlotte (Troy) Moore, of Prairie Grove, and daughter number three, Courtney (Doug) Rominger, of Nashville, Tenn.; and by the pride of his life, his seven grandchildren — Isaiah, Maggie, Jeremiah, and Joseph Russell and Morgan and Madison Moore. Rager is also survived by the huge Hall, Harrison and Moore families; nieces and nephews who adore him; and countless former students and colleagues for whom he made a lasting difference.

He was known for his smile, big hugs, giant heart, unconditional love, and for the way he followed Jesus.

A private family service will take place at a later date.

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