James Dickinson Moore, 70, Died; Staples Class of 1970, 6th Generation Texan
James Dickinson Moore, 70, beloved husband, father and grandfather, attorney and philanthropist, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2022 at his home in Tulsa after a brief illness.
A sixth-generation Texan born in Ballinger, Texas on January 27, 1952 to Eloise Dickinson Moore and Lawrence Jack Moore, Jim lived in Houston, Texas for most of his childhood and attended Bellaire High School in Houston for his freshman through junior year. Jim moved with his family to Connecticut in 1969 and graduated from Staples High School in Westport, Connecticut in 1970. Jim attended the University of Texas at Austin and then transferred to Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado, from which he graduated in 1974. Jim then attended Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, where he earned his law degree and met the love of his life, Cathy.
Jim practiced law for 45 years and was a member of the Oklahoma, Texas, and Colorado State Bar Associations. Jim began his law practice as general counsel for an oil and gas company in Breckenridge, Texas. In 1984, Jim and Cathy moved to Tulsa, where Jim continued his corporate law practice and later transitioned to a successful career in commercial litigation. Jim and Cathy raised their two daughters, Jackie and Elizabeth, in Tulsa. Jim lived in Tulsa longer than anywhere else in his life and embraced all things Oklahoman, including the University of Oklahoma and the University of Tulsa. With Cathy, a native Tulsan, Jim supported many of Oklahoma's most prominent charitable organizations.
Jim particularly enjoyed and supported First Tee, a youth development organization focused on building children's confidence and character through the game of golf, for 20 years, and served as the presenting sponsor for several years. Jim himself was an avid golfer, belonging to Southern Hills Country Club for 29 years and winning the Club's prestigious Four Ball Tournament. Jim, who loved an active lifestyle and the outdoors, also enjoyed running, skiing, cycling, and hiking.
Jim was a true friend, a beautiful spirit, and a kind and gentle man devoted to his family. Always striving to lift up those around him, he never expected anything in return. Jim was a thoughtful and measured counselor, a learned historian, enjoyed sharing his sense of humor with others, and embodied a warm, humble, and generous presence that will be missed by all who knew him.
Along with his friends, those who mourn his passing include his wife of 42 years, Cathryn Mayo Moore; her sister, Marcia Mayo; his daughter, Jacqueline Furlow and her husband, John; his daughter, Elizabeth Moore and her fiancé, Arthur Stewart; his sister, Jane Ellen Moore Horner and her husband, John; his two grandchildren, Robert Furlow and Cathryn Furlow; and many cousins, nieces and nephews, who loved him dearly.
In lieu of flowers, Jim's family requests with gratitude that contributions in Jim's memory be directed to Iron Gate, Tulsa's local organization dedicated to feeding the hungry, located at 501 West Archer Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103.
Kim Hudson of Your Family Caregivers will hold a special place in the family members' hearts.
Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 1; State Positivity Rate 6.10%, Hospitalizations Down 21 Patients
The Aspetuck Health District and State Department of Public Health reported just 1 new COVID-19 case for Westport over the past 24 hours. The State’s daily test positivity rate was up to 6.10% while hospitalizations were down as 21 more patients were released from hospitals.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 3,763 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 35 deaths
State Daily Test Positivity: 6.10% [up from 3.32%]
State Hospitalizations: 385 patients [-21]
National Hall Roof Fire Draws Multiple Departments; Extinguished Quickly
Westport Fire Department Contributed photoAt approximately 3:50 PM the Westport Fire Department received calls reporting a building fire at 2 Post Rd W. Arriving units reported heavy smoke showing from the roof of a three-story building.
Firefighters entered the building and searched all three floors to ensure everyone had evacuated the building. After confirming the building was evacuated, crews searched the top floor and attic space for fire. Westport Truck 1 went to the roof and began searching for fire in the heavy smoke. Fire was discovered under the roof sheathing and was extinguished after access was made by crews on the roof and the top floor.
Norwalk Truck 2 assisted with roof operations and Wilton Engine 1 provided manpower on scene. Roadways were shut down in the vicinity of the fire on Wilton and Post Rd for the duration of the operation. Crews from Fairfield and Weston Fire Departments provided station coverage. One firefighter weas treated on scene for minor injuries.
The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Westport Fire Marshal’s Office.
Post Road Bridge Closed for Possible Structure Fire at historic National Hall
Westport Fire Department photoAround 3:30 this afternoon a possible structure fire was reported at National Hall, the historic building built in 1837 that once housed a furniture company, a hotel, and most recently The Meatball Shop. Traffic around the downtown area will be extensive as firefighters respond to the incident, with traffic shut down on the Post Road Bridge, Post Road West to Kings Highway North, and Wilton Road. No other information has been released at this time.