Shaft Jerome Moore was born on August 14, 1973, to Stanley Moore and Phyllis Davis in Newton, Texas.

Shaft attended Burkeville Elementary and Burkeville High School, where he graduated. He was active in football, basketball, track, and the band. Shaft never met a stranger; he was a friend and was loved by many. He was a wonderful cook.

Shaft met and married Jessica Cummings, and to this union three children were born. Shaft joined Burkeville Baptist Church. He was a devoted son, father, brother, and friend. Shaft was very active in his community. He loved playing basketball, dominoes, and playing with his nieces and nephews.

Shaft was preceded in death by his sister, Chaquita Moore.

He leaves to cherish his memory: his children, Matthew Cummings and Anthony Moore, both of Burkeville, TX, MaKoyee Franks of Newton, TX, Makenzee Franks of Newton, TX, and Asya Moore of Burkeville, TX; grandchildren, Keastin Davis and Dru Armstrong, both of Newton, TX; his parents, Lawrence and Phyllis Brooks of Shankleville, TX, Stanley and Kimaron Moore of DeRidder, LA; brothers, Tyrone Moore and Roderick Moore, both of Burkeville, TX, Stefan Brooks of Shankleville, Texas, and Samuel and LaTonya Corley of Cedar Hill, TX; his sisters, Yoshenobia Dillard of Corpus Cove, TX, Erica Shankle of Jasper, TX, Christy Jordan (Todd) of Livingston, TX, Charika Grant of Jasper, TX, and Victoria Moore of DeRidder, LA; a very devoted and loving friend, LaWaunda Myers; special aunt, Brenda Hartsfield; bonus sisters, Stacey Fredieu and JoSydney Benson; bonus brothers, Samuel Corley and Joshua Fredieu; and a host of other relatives and friends.